Graduate Students
If you are a current graduate student, this page is just for you. Explore the information and resources available below to help you make the most of your time in the VCU School of Nursing.
Office of Student Success
Meet with your academic advisor, get support from an academic coach and more.
Funding Your Education
Learn about graduate teaching assistantships and get links to internal and external funding resources.
Research Opportunities
Explore research opportunities available in the School of Nursing and other VCU offices.
Graduation
Get the details you need for you and your loved ones to celebrate the big day.
Honor Society
Learn about the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and how to join.
Technology Resources
Review VCU's technology requirements for nursing students and get links to resources.
Quick Links
- Canvas sign-in
- NEXus (Nursing Education Xchange)
- VCU Student Financial Services (Nicole Abdul, nabdul@vcu.edu)
- School of Nursing contacts
- Functional and technical standards for students
- Spirit Shop
Academic Program Links
Visit VCU Bulletin, the official source for course and academic program information.
Academic Calendars
The VCU School of Nursing academic calendars are available through the Office of the University Registrar.
Did You Know?
Student Emergency Fund
Students with unforeseen financial emergencies that prevent them from continuing pursuing their degree may be eligible to receive financial support from the School of Nursing Student Emergency Fund. If you are a current student and experience an unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expense related to an accident, illness, death of a family member, fire damage, or need for temporary housing, contact Alex Sorlin at sorlina@vcu.edu for additional information.
Background Check and Drug Screen
All VCU School of Nursing students are required to complete a criminal background check and drug screen prior to the start of clinical coursework. In the term prior to your first clinical placement, you will receive detailed information from the clinical placement specialist explaining how and when to accomplish these tasks using our vendor, Castlebranch. Contact Christy Cheesman, clinical placement specialist, at cheesmancm@vcu.edu with questions.
Worried about balancing school with your busy life?
Nursing school is a serious time commitment. Students may spend up to 40 hours a week in class, clinicals and studying. We have resources to support you while you earn your degree.
Visit our Balancing Life and Nursing School page for more information.