Tate
No. Yes we have a lot of art students..I mean we have some of the top programs in the country. But we also have other top programs in other majors and that is often overlooked. Every school is a party school in its own right so I do not consider us to be a party school. Crime is going to be everywhere but I think VCU police as well as Richmond police help detour crime from our campus and help keep our campus safe. You always see VCU pd on their bikes around campus. Just anyone cannot get into VCU. We are not as hard as the top schools but you do have to have a strong GPA or SAT score to get in.
Hunter
These stereotypes are very far from the truth. Sure some parts of town aren't the best place to be after dark but for the most part it is pretty safe. The student population is very diverse; you will find a group that you fit into.
Robert
I would say that there is a big emphasis on those two majors, but they recently stepped up as far as business goes. Richmond is wild if you make it that way. If you don't put yourself in compromising situations, then you'll be fine. I never had any trouble unless I put myself in it. Its actually pretty safe.
Liz
No. We are in fact the opposite of ghetto. All of our parents are well-off, for the most part, which is why we can afford to go to (or get approved for loans) to go here. Most of the students here are into the scene and being ghetto is actually quite frowned upon.
Allie
There are many art students, considering our art school is nationally recognized, however VCU has a very diverse student body.
Jesse
What college doesn't have slackers? VCU is so incredibly diverse. All colleges have a handful of idiots, but we've got every other type of student as well. There are tons of artsy people or musicians, and then for every one of them there is a science geek to match it.
Erin
No, they are not true. not every student that attends this university is an art student. We all have different majors and just because VCU has a prestigious art program doesn't mean that we all came here for it. And VCU's campus is just as safe as other campuses. Richmond may have bad parts of town but VCU does everything it can to make sure we are safe when we are on campus. I feel very safe here.
Shannon
Yes, richmond does have crime, but it is normally outside of Richmond. VCU has its own police force within the campus lines. People just need to be aware of their surroundings and thats normally everywhere you go. There are lots of services that are offered to students. For example we have a shuttle that is available for students at all hours of the night to drive students home. Richmond is also being "rebuilt" meaning they are modernizing the city trying to revive it. The campus itself, is safe to me...I have never been in a situation where I was in immediate danger here at VCU.
KJ
The only reason it is not as well known as some schools is that we do not have a football team, but it is not as looked over as some people think. Its very specialized programs and basket ball team are rising in popularity. It is also not only for "art freaks" but it does have a very extensive and competitive art program but the "art kids" blend in with everyone else. Also, Yes VCU is in the city but when you are on campus everything is really safe. There are plenty of VCU police, emergency phones, and well lit streets everywhere. Security is also really tight in the dorms too, it's really nothing to worry about.