Resources: VCU has a variety of resources that can help you throughout college. These, along with other helpful sites, are listed below.
                 
  Research and Writing Support            
  A Writer's Reference Online            
      The above link will take you to an online version of the Hacker Guide. The online version has a variety of new features that I'm still familiarizing myself with. Explore, and make note of where you can find quick guides to citation, grammar, etc.      
  Cabell Library            
     

"Ask Us" Research Assistance Desk - 828-1101

Reference librarians are available for research assistance at the “Ask Us” desk on Cabell Library’s first floor or via email at library@vcu.edu. Individual consultations with a librarian are also available. VCU Libraries are one of the largest research libraries in Virginia – with nearly two million volumes; almost 24,000 journal and other serial titles; more than 3.18 million microforms; film, video, sound, comic, manuscript and book art collections; and the largest health sciences library in Virginia. James Branch Cabell Library is the university’s center for study and research in the arts, humanities, social sciences and physical sciences.

     
    The Writing Center            
     

4th floor, Academic Learning Commons
1000 Floyd Ave.
827.8108

The University College Writing Center offers support for the entire VCU community. Services for students include one-on-one consultations and workshops on a wide variety of topics associated with academic writing, reading, and critical thinking. As you work on your writing assignments, you will benefit the most if you plan multiple visits to the Writing Center – for brainstorming and planning, for developing and organizing, and then for revising, editing and proofreading. 

     
                   
  General Academic Support            
    VCU Libraries FI Homepage            
      VCU's library has put together a home page just for students of UNIV111/112. On this page you will find resources for the summer and winter reading, a variety of research guides, and an open chat window to speak with a librarian.      
    Academic Advising            
     

Hibbs Hall, 1st Floor
827.8648 (UNIV)

The University College provides academic advising for all first-year students and for those who are not yet admitted into a professional school or academic program. Your advisor can help you find your way around the university, especially in helping you understand academic requirements and policies, choosing an appropriate program of study, and identifying educational and career goals.

     
    The Campus Learning Center            
     

Hibbs Hall, 1st Floor
827.8108

The University College Campus Learning Center offers a variety of community learning opportunities to support your work in most 100 and 200 level courses.  You can receive one-on-one or group based learning support at no charge. Study skills assistance is also available.  Check out the CLC website for complete information.

     
    English Language Resources            
     

The Writing Center, 4th floor Academic Learning Commons

The Language Resource Center (LRC) coordinates with the Writing Center to provide specialized support to English Language Learners at VCU. The LRC encourages success by helping students develop their vocabulary and reading comprehension, fluency in composition, oral communication, and understanding of American academic rhetorical expectations.

This is an excellent resource for students who are not native speakers of English.

     
    VCU's Academic Calendar            
                   

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