Updates

We are sponsoring identity-based discussion groups throughout the summer. The discussion groups are for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, women of color, men of color, and allies. The groups will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities. 

Get Involved with OMSA

Wednesday, June 3
Noon-1 p.m.
Attend the virtual Get Involved With OMSA Zoom program

Get Involved with OMSA: MCAP

Wednesday, June 10
Noon-1 p.m.
Attend the virtual Get Involved With OMSA Zoom program

Dispelling Myths Series

"Performative Femininity"
Facilitator: Taylor Maloney
Wednesday, June 17
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual "Performative Femininity" Dispelling Myths Zoom program

"Women of Color and Diet Culture"
Facilitator: Savannah Smith
Wednesday, July 8
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual "Women of Color and Diet Culture" Dispelling Myths Zoom program

"Afro Latinx Identities"
Facilitator: Anita Nadal
Wednesday, July 15
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual "Afro Latinx Identities" Dispelling Myths Zoom program

"Latinx Stereotypes in the U.S. Media"
Facilitator: Vivian Medina-Messner
Wednesday, August 5
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual "Latinx Stereotypes in the U.S. Media" Dispelling Myths Zoom program

Lavender Discussion Group

Every other Tuesday from May 26 - August 4
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual Lavender Discussion Group Zoom event
This discussion group is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.

Men of Color Discussion Group

Every other Friday, June 5 to August 14
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual Men of Color Discussion Group Zoom event
This discussion group is for students who identify as men of color. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.

Women of Color Discussion Group

Every other Friday, June 12 to August 7
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Attend the virtual Women of Color Discussion Group Zoom event
This discussion group is for students who identify as women of color. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.

LDRS 491 Special Topics: Enhancing Leadership for Men of Color Class

The Enhancing Leadership for Men of Color course is a ten week, 1 credit collaborative course between the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and LEAD. The course will engage students in thoughtful dialogue, exploration and reflection about their cultural, racial, and social identities and how they inform and impact their leadership approach. After completing the course, students will feel prepared to navigate VCU and the awaiting world successfully.
Complete the following link, if you are interested in participating in the course: shorturl.at/ruDKP

The Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program (MCAP) is seeking new students (1st year students and transfer students) and student mentors (sophomores, juniors and seniors) interested in being actively engaged in intentional mentorship centered around supporting underrepresented identities (gender, race, class, sexuality, etc.). Applications for 2020 - 2021 new students and student mentors are now available!  

• New Student Application: https://forms.gle/cenN6YFPfmapoYJo8
• Student Mentor Application: https://forms.gle/he73CjMkZGuDUQEDA

The Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program (MCAP) provides new students with underrepresented identities the opportunity to build meaningful connections with current VCU students. MCAP provides new students with a student mentor as well as support from faculty and staff members to help them navigate their first year at VCU.  

Free social, academic, leadership, and community engagement opportunities are provided to participants of the program. 

Email mcap@vcu.edu if you have additional questions about MCAP.

For general questions about University operations, please email dsa@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-1244.

For questions about OMSA programming and office operations, please email omsa@vcu.edu.

If this is an emergency, please call VCU Police at (804) 828-1234.

We will continue to update this website as the situation develops.

For the most up to date return to campus information please visit the official VCU return to campus site.