ConnectED

Expand your horizons through VCU's general education program

At VCU, general education is not just about checking a box, or fulfilling a series of mindless requirements before you graduate. Here, general education is an opportunity: a chance to expand your horizons both inside and outside the classroom:a bridge between academics and real-world experiences. That’s why we call it ConnectED.

We believe your academic work should be a bridge, connecting you to new passions and interests, and to subjects you’ll love that you might not have found otherwise. ConnectED is a pathway that connects you not only to society and the broader world but also to the essential skills that empower you to enact meaningful change.

Your general education at VCU is full of courses that will allow you to explore creativity, entrepreneurship, other cultures, nature, and problem solving, just to name a few. You’re in the driver’s seat of your general education experience; we encourage you to branch out and try something new!

So, whether you are a VCU student, faculty or staff, we invite you to look around this website to learn more about ConnectED. And, as always, feel free to reach out to us at gened@vcu.edu.

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