1. Virginia State University By: Marco Riquelme

2. Links http://www.vsu.edu/pages/1.asphttp://www.vsu.edu/pages/1.asp (School Site) http://www.vsu.edu/pages/1283.asp (Frequently asked questions)http://www.vsu.edu/pages/1283.asp http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/ 1DD42139/Virginia/Petersburg/Virginia-State- University/?utm_source=Google&utm_mediu m=CPChttp://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/ 1DD42139/Virginia/Petersburg/Virginia-State- University/?utm_source=Google&utm_mediu m=CPC (School review)

4. Location  Virginia State University is located in Petersberg, Virginia  Appomattox River in the Chesterfield County village of Ettrick  By direct flight, it is approximately 8- 9 hours away from San Diego, CA  Rural community

5. Size  236-acre main campus  Over 50 buildings on campus  Includes 16 dormitories, 17 classroom buildings and a 416-acre agricultural research facility  Roughly 6,000 students and 300 academic staff

6. Environment  Virginia State University is a co-ed school  Rural environment  “Virginia State University uses the term "Residence Hall" rather than 'Dormitory', which is derived from the Latin word "dormitorium" which means "place to sleep". A residence hall is considered a home-away- from-home, a campus community, not simply a place to sleep.”  No religious affiliation  Large black community (historically black university)  City of Petersburg, 23.2 sq mi (60 km2) with 32,420 residents

8. Admission Requirements  Students are expected to complete a college-preparatory or an Advanced Studies Program in high school  3 units of higher mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II)  4 units of English  2 units of Science (must include a laboratory science, i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics)  2 units of Social Studies (History, Government, Civics, Geography)  2 Units of Foreign Language recommended  They “Super Score” SAT and ACT scores so they recommend to take it multiple times  Average GPA : 2.80  SAT/ACT Average : 25th / 75th Percentile

9. Expenses  Tuition and Fees: $6,570 if your in-state, $15,136 if your out-of-state  Books: $1,200  Room and Board: $8,152  Other Expenses: $1,675 (such as application fee)  Total Cost: $17,597 (in-state); $26,163 (out- of-state)

10. Financial Aid  First come first serve, 90% of new students receive financial aid  Required forms:  Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 31 st each year  Submit the Virginia State University (VSU) Application for Financial Assistance  Apply for Scholarships  Requests include-Tax information  Review the Financial Aid Award Notification Package  Submit your acceptance letter for the Federal Direct Student Loan  Submit Parent PLUS Loan Application  Submit award or approval notices for any scholarships, grants, and loans received from sources other than Virginia State University by June 1, 2011  Review the Billing Statement from the Student Accounting Office

11. Housing  First-year undergraduate students are required to live on-campus, unless their permanent home of residency is within a 25 mile radius of VSU, the student is 21 years of age or older, married or previously married, or has completed a tour of military service  Housing assignments are random for first time freshman and transfer students  About 3000 students live on campus  Single rooms are limited but there is plenty of housing for roommates  Rooms are furnished with basic furniture, cable TV, internet, air-conditioning

12. Facilities  Rogers Stadium (Football & Track)  Daniel Gym (Basketball & Volleyball)  Whaley Colbert Field (Baseball)  VSU Tennis Courts  VSU Softball Field  Daniel Gymnasium Weight Room  Rogers Stadium Weight Room  Daniel Gymnasium Cardio Room  Virginia State University Library

14. Activities Academic:  Psychology Club  Public Administration Club  VSU Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Society  Association of Political Scientists (TAPS)  Biology Club  Business Management Club  Chemistry Club Athletic:  Trojan Athletic Club (fundraise for athletic scholarships, equipment, management) Musical:  Band Ensemble  Choral Ensemble  Marching Band

16. Campus Visits  Scheduled tours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Unless coordinated earlier, report to the Office of Admissions located at 20708 Fourth Avenue  Presentation followed by a tour of the university (about an hour and a half long)

17. Academics  They do not offer my major (architecture and design)  Student-Faculty ratio is 17:1  “The Professional Education Programs at Virginia State University has been continuously accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1954.”