VCU Room and Board Details?

I'm looking into VCU for college and I'm curious about their room and board options. Can anyone explain the housing situation and meal plans available at VCU?

At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), there are several housing options and meal plans available to accommodate students with varying preferences and budgets.

Housing Options: VCU offers a mix of residence halls and apartment-style living arrangements, separated into two main campuses: Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus. First-year students are required to live in one of the residence halls on the Monroe Park Campus, such as Brandt Hall, Gladding Residence Center, or Rhodes Hall. These residence halls typically offer double rooms (two people sharing a room) with shared bathrooms on each floor. Upperclassmen have the option to live in different apartment-style buildings like Broad & Belvidere, or West Grace Street Student Housing. These apartments come with single or double bedrooms, private or shared bathrooms, and they usually include a kitchen and living area.

It's worth noting that VCU's housing options vary in terms of amenities, layouts, and pricing. You can find more information about each housing option on VCU's housing website.

Meal Plans: VCU offers a variety of meal plan options that cater to students' individual needs. There are three main types of meal plans: Weekly Plans, Block Plans, and Dining Dollars. Meal plans function under the "swipe system," where each meal swipe grants entry to one of the campus dining facilities or a meal at a participating retail location, like a quick market or one of the on-campus restaurants.

1. Weekly Plans: These plans provide students with a certain number of swipes per week, depending on which plan they choose. VCU offers plans with 5, 10, 14, or 21 swipes per week, and they reset each week. Some of these plans include Dining Dollars, which can be spent on food and beverages at any on-campus dining location.

2. Block Plans: Designed for upperclassmen and commuter students, Block Plans provide a set number of swipes per semester (50, 100, or 150 swipes). These swipes do not reset and can be used throughout the entire semester.

3. Dining Dollars: This plan is for students who mainly want to eat at VCU's retail dining locations. It functions like a prepaid account where you can add money to it and spend it at on-campus food establishments.

Overall, there are a variety of housing and meal plan options available to suit students' needs at VCU. I recommend reviewing their housing website and contacting their residential life office for more details and assistance in choosing the best option for you.