Before Coming to Campus
The University of Richmond offers unique programs to enhance student engagement, build community, foster academic success, and support student growth. Richmond Scholars is a scholarship program eligible for students who apply to Richmond by the designated date. The program aims to assist future leaders as they begin to define and polish their personal and professional goals. The Richmond Endeavor is a combined academic and residential experience for first-year students that begins before the start of classes. The program aims to create meaningful bonds and friendships with their fellow classmates, develop a relationship with a faculty member during their first year at Richmond, and connect their interests both inside and outside of the classroom. URISE is a pre-first year program for students with an interest in science and math. The program aims to increase the number of students from groups traditionally underrepresented in science and math disciplines