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Visit the place you’ll love to call home

Your campus visit is so much more than seeing the beauty of our campus firsthand. It’s more than meeting our Spider community and joining us in classes. It’s more than walking our 350 acres of brickwork, gardens, and walkways. And it’s more than eating our award-winning food... though that’s definitely a nice perk.

Your campus visit is about envisioning your life as a Spider and seeing the place where you’ll learn, grow, flourish, and call home for years to come. Schedule your visit to Richmond today. We’re so excited to meet you.
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Congratulations, Class of 2030!

We’re so thrilled to welcome you to our web. With over 60 study abroad programs, the flexibility to explore multiple areas of study, and guaranteed funding for internships and research, you might be wondering, "Wait - I really get to do all of this?" The answer is a wholehearted yes! Don’t just take our word for it - come see it for yourself! Register for our upcoming admitted student events to discover what’s possible for you at Richmond. We can’t wait to see how you’ll spin your story here.
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Admission Insider's Guide

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I’m Waitlisted…Now What? How to Improve Your Chances of Waitlist Acceptance

First let’s be clear: a waitlist decision is not a “never.” It’s simply a “not now.” It means there’s something compelling we identified in your application that put you somewhere between a full offer of acceptance and a call that you’re perhaps best suited to another school of your choice.

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15 Phrases You'll Never Hear at Richmond

Congratulations! You have worked extremely hard to earn admission in the most competitive application cycle in University history. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You should feel very proud of your accomplishment.

For many months (depending on how long you’ve been on our contact list), we’ve hit you with a lot of reasons “why” you should consider our school; the positives and the praises, the ratings and the rankings. So for the sake of changing it up, we decided to highlight for once the “why nots.” And so, without ado, here are 15 phrases you’ll never hear at the University of Richmond. We hope that this helps your decision.

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Exploring the City of Richmond: A Student's Guide to Off-Campus Gems

While it is easy to remain on the University of Richmond’s beautiful campus with the bustle of students and excess activities offered, many Spiders take the opportunity to get off campus and explore the city. The city of Richmond is a hub for art, restaurants, and festivals—there is always something to do! The university’s close proximity to a vibrant city is one of the perks of being a Spider, so why not take the opportunity explore it? As a Richmond native, I would be happy to serve as your travel tour guide for this city. I’ll tell you the off-campus places that shouldn’t go unnoticed when planning a visit the city or deciding to spend your college years here.

Dealing With Deferral

Your breath catches in anticipation as you desperately try to remember your login credentials on decision release day, finally entering the online Spider Portal only to discover…you’re deferred.

Not the news you were hoping for, no doubt. But let’s hold off on that sigh of defeat for now.