The Graduate School at VCU is committed to providing graduate students with ongoing opportunities for academic and professional development. Working with graduate faculty and academic graduate program directors, and with academic and administrative support from across the university, the Graduate School strives to identify, support and sponsor initiatives that will prepare the next generation of the professoriate.

In conjunction with the Center for Teaching Excellence, the Graduate School sponsors the Preparing Future Faculty Program for graduate students interested in pursuing teaching careers in academe. Complete information about the program is available on the Graduate School website.