Virginia State University

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA, USA
Public
4 Year

Ashley's Review

Review of Virginia State University

from Richmond, VA

Describe your college in three sentences.

Virginia State is one of the best H.B.C.U's in the state. The population at Virginia State allows you to get a personal relationship with the professors and the other students. The faculty here is great.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Virginia State University is a four-year Historically Black College University. This university offers over 30 majors and is well known around the states. Being a Trojan can be exciting and very beneficial. Everywhere I go I always see and V.S.U alumni and/or student.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The academic grading scale here at Virginia State University differ from high school. You must have a 2.5 GPA to get accepted here. There is a ten point grading scale the university goes by: 100-90 being an A, 89-80 being a B, 79-70 being a C.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is the best life. Being a resident assistant here open more doors far as picking dorms and rooms. The dorms have different programs and activities for the students living on campus. There are few rules living on campus but overall it is very beneficial.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Virginia State University has four on campus dinning places. They also have two on campus food stores. You may use your school meal plan for any of the six choices. The food quality is is great. The cafe serve soul food and fast food.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There is several activities on and close to campus to do for fun. Student Activities and other organizations on campus will have a social, ice-cream party, dances in the gym, pool parties, etc throughout the school year. Fellow Trojans will also hold an event at near by places.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Lets go Trojan Pride! Virginia State University is an excellent school to attend. There are varies activities for any and everyone to be able to get involved. There are over 30 majors to choose from. This four year university has a lot to offer to every student who attend here. The faculty is the best. You can build a personal relationship with all your professors and other Trojans. There all kinds of things to do on campus so that you will not be bored. There is NO CURFEW.Here at Virginia State University our motto is Dream. Explore. Learn.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Virginia State University has three Trojan Heads on the campus. It is said that if you step on any of the three you will be held back an extra semester. This myth has been tested and is true. Therefore students avoid stepping on any part of the Trojan Head.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Virginia State is an Historically Black College University but is very diverse. There is over 200 organizations and/or activities on campus for every type of student. It varies from modeling and dance to golf and bowling.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is a wide selection to choose from. This is a Division 2 school under the C.I.A.A. We have many sports, clubs, organizations, and other activities to get involved in.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is Greek life here. Virginia State University have the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities. This consist of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

We have campus police all over campus. We also have security call boxes throughout campus.