Other research facilities operated by VCU include the Anderson Art Gallery Conservation Laboratory, Burn Trauma Clinic, Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities, Massey Cancer Center, Pharmacokinetics Laboratory, School of the Arts Library and Slide Collections, Sickle Cell Anemia Clinic, Survey Research Laboratory, Virginia Center on Aging, and Virginia Biotechnology Research Park. VCU is a member of the Oak Ridge Associated Universities and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A number of departmental and University stipends and tuition awards are available. Students also may apply for need-based assistance with the University's Financial Aid Office. Part-time employment is often available.
Some programs require additional fees.
Living and Housing Costs Limited graduate student housing is available on campus. Off-campus housing is readily available in nearby residential areas. More than 175 student clubs and organizations reflect the diverse social, recreational, educational, political, and religious interests of the student body. Location Richmond is Virginia's capital and a major East Coast financial and manufacturing center that offers students a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Richmond is only a 2-hour drive from the Atlantic seashore to the east, the Appalachian Mountains recreational sites to the west, and Washington, D.C., to the north.