Political Science Remote Advising Site
Winter & Spring Registration
Registration is in full swing.
Experiential Funding
Political Science Majors are invited to apply for up to $1000 to support any experiential learning activity during the Spring 2024 semester. This could include covering living expenses while you do an internship, contributing to the cost of a study abroad program, or student research expenses.
To apply, please go to the RAMS Scholarship Hub
Students need to sign in to complete the application. Additional information can be found on the POLI EL Canvas Page. (Can’t access this? Click this link to join our site).
The deadline for applications is Friday, December 1
Resource Quick Links
Find a variety of VCU resources in one spot - from the Political Science librarian, to studying abroad to academic tutoring.
Need help?
TimelyCare delivers free, 24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools. The VCU Counselling center is still a resource for mental health care. See the box below
Learning Center
Tutoring, Academic Coaching and more
Services available online
Writing Center
Get help and a second pair of eyes on your papers
Your Library
A place to study, a place to research and a place to get a coffee. Also a place to work with your POLI librarian
Your Librarian
She can help from the very start of a paper or project and can save you a lot of time and effort. Utilize her.
Career Services
From job search logistics to what do you want to do with your life. You don't have to wait until you are about to graduate.
Global Education Office
Want to go somewhere? There are many options. Learn what is possible.
National Scholarship Office
Investigate scholarship opportunities and resources
Resources and Help
Places and people to turn to for answers and help in a variety or areas
Student Opportunity Center
Nation's largest database for internships, scholarships, events, publishing and volunteering opportunities, funding, and more.
Rams Connect
Student activities calendar and student organization/club directory
Student Support Form
When submitted a notification will inform the campus official responsible for the area of your request
Counselling Center
Offers a variety of mental health options for students
Important Dates
The official location for important VCU dates - breaks, exam periods, registration and more
Departmental Website
More information about VCU's Political Science Department
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Other Course Options, Majors & Minors
These are not fully comprehensive lists but they do give a good selection of course options if you are looking to fulfill your Experiential Fine Art requirement.
You probably have "open electives" available (classes that are not POLI or Gen Ed requirements). You may choose classes in a wide range of other departments.
You might have enough open electives to add a second major or a minor
How to get Advising Help
Consult this google site
Look here first for basic information and useful links; this website is the fastest and easiest way to get the information you may need and it's available 24/7
Send us an email
If you have basic questions and do not see the answer on this google site, or if you have trouble making an appointment on Navigate during listed hours you may send us an email
For Nathan Bickett bickettnw@vcu.edu
For Jen Clayton claytonja@vcu.edu
For general inquiries poliadvisor@vcu.edu
Come for Virtual or In-Person Advising
You may make an appointment through Navigate.
If you have trouble making an appointment or need a time outside the times listed, send us an email at the above email address and we will work out a time to meet.
Most appointments are currently held on Zoom, but we also have in-person appointments.
Our office is located on the third floor of Founders Hall - 827 W. Franklin St - in room 312 (at the base of the ramp).
More to know...
Have a POLI-oriented internship lined up for fall and may want to take it for credit?
A few things to know:
- you do pay for the credits so only do an internship for credit if it makes sense to get those credits - an advisor can help you make that decision
- this is if you already have an internship lined up. If you are looking for a future internship keep an eye out for future newsletters, emails from poliintern@vcu.edu and pay a visit to Handshake.
- Internships (POLI 493) are not limited by the add/drop deadline, but can be added to your schedule later. Note that you will owe for those credits once they are added.