Academics

We offer degrees, minors and courses that represent the major expressions of humanity around the world: international studies, anthropology and religious studies. Through these interconnected disciplines, we explore the commonalities and differences in how we communicate, create distinct communities, interact across cultures and define our beliefs. Committed to upholding themes of social justice throughout our teachings, we are distinctive for our focus on real-world learning through internships, study abroad programs and other opportunities.

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Real-World Learning

The School of World Studies is distinctive for our focus on real-world learning through study abroad programs, internships, service learning courses and student organizations, much of which is demonstrated via students' World ePass personalized portfolios.

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards designated for School of World Studies undergraduate students are supported by, or endowed in honor of, alums and former members of our faculty, in a tangible representation of their deep commitment to VCU and to World Studies as discipline.