Admitted Students

Congratulations!

Welcome to Virginia State University! Now that you have been admitted, there are steps you need to take to confirm your status, secure your position, and begin your first semester at VSU.

The Admitted Student Guide is your resource for important information, instructions, and contacts to start your journey as a new student at Virginia State University. All of the websites in the guide are hyperlinks taking you directly to the pages you need. Click the "Admitted Student Guide" link below to download your copy.

Admitted Student Guide 2023-2024

Step 1: ACCEPT THE OFFER

To accept your non-binding offer of admission,

  1. Sign in to your Online Application Account
  2. Under the Action section, click “View”
  3. Select “Respond Now” on your Decision History screen
  4. Select “I Accept Admission”

Step 2:  PAY YOUR ENROLLMENT FEE

Upon acceptance to the University, all newly admitted students must pay an enrollment fee to be recognized as VSU  students and register for the upcoming term. Secure your spot in the upcoming class and submit your enrollment fee. 

Payments may take up to three (3) business days to post to your account. 

Step 3: ACTIVATE STUDENT ACCOUNT (ACCESS TO BANNER, STUDENT EMAIL, AND BLACKBOARD)

Your student e-mail is the best way to communicate with all Faculty and Staff at the  University. Your student is also access to our campus network such as Microsoft Office product installations, VSU computer labs, Medicat, Blackboard, and more.

View instructions PDF download to activate your account, then set up your student e-mail.

Step 4: COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE FAFSA (Opens December 31, 2023

To apply for most financial aid,  including federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans,  you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although this financial aid form may seem complex, many free resources help you. Visit the  VSU Financial Aid for more information. 

Step 5: SUBMIT ONLINE HOUSING APPLICATION & ROOM DEPOSIT  

To receive a housing assignment, students must complete an online housing application AND pay the   $150 Room Deposit. Information on completing your online housing application and deposit payment instructions can be found here: Housing Application. The $150.00 room deposit is refundable. If you no longer plan to live on campus after submitting your housing deposit, send an e-mail to  reslife@vsu.edu  to request a refund. For details, please visit the  Residence Life & Housing. 

Apply for Housing  

Please note:  To apply for housing, you must have completed steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.   

Step 6: REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION  

Newly admitted students attend The Trojan Introduction Program (TIP), during June and July for students entering the fall semester and January for students entering the spring semester. TIP registration dates are available. Sign up now.  

Please note:  To register for TIP, you must have completed steps 1 & 2.  

Step 7: RETURN HEALTH FORMS  

Every new full-time student entering Virginia State University is required to provide the Health Evaluation Forms prior to enrollment.  The forms are located in your NEW STUDENT GUIDE. Please complete the forms with all required documents and submit them to Student Health Services through the VSU Medicat   secure online portal or mail documents to:  

Student Health Services  
P.O. Box 9082  
Virginia State University, VA 23806  

Be sure to retain a copy for your records.   The completed form is due by June 1st for the fall term and by Dec. 1st for the spring term.  

Please note:  To submit your forms through the secure  VSU Medical portal, you must have completed step 4.  

Download Health Form

Step 8: SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES  

To complete enrollment, submit your final high school transcript and any dual enrollment coursework to the Office of Admissions.  The final transcript differs from the transcript you submitted to obtain admission to the University.  The final high school transcript will include your graduation date.  If you have   AP/ IB test results or have dual enrollment (DE) credits, send the test score report(s) and/or college transcript to VSU Admissions before attending New Student Orientation.   Remember, DE grades on a high school transcript will NOT apply for college credit. A transcript from the college/university issuing the credits must be received to be applied to your VSU student record.  Please send the above items to admissdocs@vsu.edu  or mail them to:  

Virginia State University

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 9018
Virginia State University, VA 23806

Please note: Failure to submit an official final high school may result in a registration hold placed on your account.