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The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems aims to prepare students for thriving careers as IT professionals through a program that merges technical computing expertise with essential business understanding. Current trends in technical education emphasize developing both specialized technical abilities and business savvy to ready students for modern IT challenges. This program offers one of the most thorough and technically focused curricula available. Students gain wide-ranging knowledge across core information systems concepts and can specialize in areas of particular interest.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application.
Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.