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    Join the Trojan Family at Virginia State University, a public HBCU in Petersburg, Virginia. The application is free, admission is rolling, and your test scores are optional.

    Find your student type

    $0 to applyVSU waives the application fee for every applicant.
    Rolling admissionWe review your file as soon as it is complete.
    Test-optionalSAT and ACT scores are not required for admission.

    Choose your path to VSU.

    Not sure which application is yours? Find the description that fits you, then start that application at the bottom of the page.

    first-timeFreshmanapplicantYour story starts here.
    This is you if...You are a senior in high school (this includes dual-enrolled high school students), or you have never enrolled in a college or university. Should you have any questions regarding first-year or transfer admission, please reach out to our admissions team at admiss@vsu.edu.
    TransferapplicantBring your credits. Bring your goals.
    This is you if...You are currently or were previously enrolled at another college or university (this excludes dual-enrolled students).  Should you have any questions regarding first-year or transfer admission, please reach out to our admissions team at transferadmissions@vsu.edu
    Graduateapplicant Take your degree further.
    This is you if...You hold a bachelor's or master’s degree, or will complete one before you enroll, and you want to pursue a master's, doctoral, or graduate certificate program at Virginia State University, or you seek re-admission to complete a previously started graduate or doctoral program. Should you have questions about graduate or doctoral programs, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at gradadmiss@vsu.edu.
    ReadmissionapplicantYour seat at VSU is waiting.
    This is you if...You are undergraduate student and you have not been enrolled at Virginia State University for more than two consecutive semesters, and you have not earned a bachelor's or graduate degree during your time away.Should you have any questions regarding first-year or transfer admission, please reach out to our admissions team at transferadmissions@vsu.edu

    Ready? Here’s how to get started.

    First-Time Applicants
    1Locate the First-Time Users section.
    2Select the Create an Account option.
    3Follow the guided prompts to establish your application profile.
    Returning Applicants
    1Navigate to the Returning Users section.
    2Select the Log In option to access your existing application.
    3Complete your in-progress application, or click Start New Application to begin a new academic pursuit.

    Key dates to know.

    Undergraduate applicant 
     
    March 1
    Complete your application by this date to be reviewed before the financial aid priority deadline. 

    Graduate applicant 
    Graduate / Doctoral applicant deadlines

     


    March 31
    Financial aid priority deadline. Submit your FAFSA early.




    Graduate Record Exam (GRE) information


    May 1
    Admissions deadline, aligned with National College Decision Day. 




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