VCU is dedicated to the success of undergraduate transfer students throughout their transition to VCU. Our goal is to support new transfer students throughout their first year at VCU. The Transfer Year Experience (TYE) officially launched in Fall 2024 and provides a mechanism to support new transfer students academically, socially, and functionally. All new transfer students are added to the TYE Canvas page, which provides a resource guide and communication about information important to transfer students.

Transfer Peer Coaches

Transfer Peer Coaches help new transfer students  transition to VCU. Our coaches are students who previously transferred to VCU and have successfully navigated the transition.

If you are an enrolled VCU transfer student and feel you could benefit from being paired with a Transfer Peer Coach, please complete our Transfer Peer Coaching Interest Form.

Transfer Success Program

The Transfer Success Program (TSP) is designed specifically for transfer students and serves as a complement to New Student Orientation. The goal of the TSP is to provide new students with a smooth transition to VCU. TSP is offered to new students just before the start of the fall and spring semesters. This program covers a variety of topics to help with the transition to VCU, including how to talk with faculty, connect with other students and campus resources, and navigate the school-life balance. 

Transfer Student Activities

Enjoy a variety of activities designed just for transfer students throughout the year. With a mixture of fun, social, academic, goal-oriented, and resource-focused options, we try to offer something for everyone. Be on the lookout for announcements about Transfer Student Week activities in the Fall semester every year. 

Tau Sigma National Honor Society

Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students, recognizes the academic achievement of students transferring to VCU and promotes involvement in activities such as recruiting efforts, transfer student orientations, community service projects and social events.

You’ll be eligible for membership if you transferred at least 30 credits, took at least 12 credits in your first semester at VCU, and earned at least a 3.5 GPA in your first semester at VCU. Eligible students will automatically receive an invitation to join Tau Sigma early in the spring semester after they enroll at VCU. Email tausigma@vcu.edu for more details.