Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public university whose mission is to provide a fertile, stimulating environment for teaching, learning, research, comprehensive medical care and service; to promote the pursuit of knowledge; and, to disseminate professional skills. VCU is committed to advancing equitable access to academic success, striving to ensure a 21st-century, real-world learning experience for our students by driving innovation, access and excellence for students at every level. We take pride in our nationally ranked academic programs and academic medical center, research and scholarly productivity, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and engagement with the communities we serve and transform.