Virginia State UniversityBy: Marco Riquelme

Linkshttp://www.vsu.edu/pages/1.asp (School Site) http://www.vsu.edu/pages/1283.asp (Frequently asked questions)http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/1DD42139/Virginia/Petersburg/Virginia-State-University/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC (School review)

LocationVirginia State University is located

in Petersberg, VirginiaAppomattox River in the

Chesterfield County village of Ettrick

By direct flight, it is approximately 8-9 hours away from San Diego, CA

Rural community

Size 236-acre main campus Over 50 buildings on campus Includes 16 dormitories, 17 classroom

buildings and a 416-acre agricultural research facility

Roughly 6,000 students and 300 academic staff

Environment Virginia State University is a co-ed school Rural environment “Virginia State University uses the term "Residence

Hall" rather than 'Dormitory', which is derived from the Latin word "dormitorium" which means "place to sleep". A residence hall is considered a home-away-from-home, a campus community, not simply a place to sleep.”

No religious affiliation Large black community (historically black university) City of Petersburg, 23.2 sq mi (60 km2) with 32,420

residents

Admission Requirements Students are expected to complete a college-preparatory or an

Advanced Studies Program in high school 3 units of higher mathematics (must include Algebra I,

Geometry and Algebra II) 4 units of English 2 units of Science (must include a laboratory science, i.e.

Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 2 units of Social Studies (History, Government, Civics,

Geography) 2 Units of Foreign Language recommended They “Super Score” SAT and ACT scores so they recommend to

take it multiple times Average GPA : 2.80 SAT/ACT Average : 25th / 75th Percentile

Expenses Tuition and Fees: $6,570 if your in-state,

$15,136 if your out-of-state Books: $1,200 Room and Board: $8,152 Other Expenses: $1,675 (such as

application fee) Total Cost: $17,597 (in-state); $26,163

(out-of-state)

Financial Aid First come first serve, 90% of new students receive financial aid Required forms: Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March

31st each year Submit the Virginia State University (VSU) Application for Financial

Assistance Apply for Scholarships Requests include-Tax information Review the Financial Aid Award Notification Package Submit your acceptance letter for the Federal Direct Student Loan Submit Parent PLUS Loan Application Submit award or approval notices for any scholarships, grants, and

loans received from sources other than Virginia State University by June 1, 2011

Review the Billing Statement from the Student Accounting Office

Housing First-year undergraduate students are required to live

on-campus, unless their permanent home of residency is within a 25 mile radius of VSU, the student is 21 years of age or older, married or previously married, or has completed a tour of military service

Housing assignments are random for first time freshman and transfer students

About 3000 students live on campus Single rooms are limited but there is plenty of housing

for roommates Rooms are furnished with basic furniture, cable TV,

internet, air-conditioning

Facilities Rogers Stadium (Football & Track) Daniel Gym (Basketball & Volleyball) Whaley Colbert Field (Baseball) VSU Tennis Courts VSU Softball Field Daniel Gymnasium Weight Room Rogers Stadium Weight Room Daniel Gymnasium Cardio Room Virginia State University Library

ActivitiesAcademic: Psychology Club Public Administration Club VSU Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Society Association of Political Scientists (TAPS) Biology Club Business Management Club Chemistry Club

Athletic: Trojan Athletic Club (fundraise for athletic scholarships, equipment,

management)Musical: Band Ensemble Choral Ensemble Marching Band

Campus Visits Scheduled tours are on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Unless coordinated earlier, report to the

Office of Admissions located at 20708 Fourth Avenue

Presentation followed by a tour of the university (about an hour and a half long)

Academics They do not offer my major (architecture

and design) Student-Faculty ratio is 17:1 “The Professional Education Programs at

Virginia State University has been continuously accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1954.”