Virginia Commonwealth University Top Questions

That it is a slacker school and that its easy. Its not safe.

People seem to think that VCU is a slacker school and that anyone can go here and do whatever they want. Also, a lot of people think that because VCU is in Richmond, everything here and everyone here is in danger of being shot or robbed.

toke on the way to class. never make it. buy a six pack.

1. VCU has a large art school, so many people think that there are a lot of weird art students.

That we're ghetto and/or dumb kids that didn't get into other bigger name schools

Kids at VCU are black, gay, and artistic.

People think that VCU is a slacker school. If you didn't get into any other school you can always go to VCU. VCU has the best sculpture program in the nation, the best fashion design program in the nation. This year we were voted the best Advertising program on the east coast. For becoming accredited in 2004, thats not bad. I've noticed when on campus, the students are scene. They have their long hair covering one eye, and tight pants with band shirts. But honestly there are so many different stereotypes at VCU, if you can't find friends...then there is something wrong with YOU.

That VCU is dangerous and unsafe and you're asked for money by homeless people 10 times a day.

There are some stereotypes about the school being trashy, or the population being ethnically dominant. Also, people think that VCU is a school that "anyone can get into."

Many people assume that everyone on campus does drugs, and that anyone who isn't a medical major is a total hippie. I think all art schools have that reputation, but VCU is such a diverse student body that I feel students get a bad rap for being "the weird kids".