Tools for Success:

Degree Requirements

Starting graduate school can come with a lot of expectations. Check out the VCU BME Graduate Website that has a lot of helpful links like:

  • Grad Forms that you’ll need to fill out and submit after reaching milestones like the Qualifying Exams, Thesis Proposal, and Final Defense.

Conferences + Travel

During your time here, research will end up leading to presentations and talks which means travel. Here are a couple of useful links to guide you through the travel process of booking flights and hotels, as well as getting reimbursements.

  • VCU Travel Grants: Interested in presenting at a conference this semester? VCU offers grad travel grants to cover $300 of your cost, first come first serve basis, so apply early!
  • Chrome River: The main program VCU uses to track travel expenses. The VCU Procurement center provides a central hub of everything you need to know!