School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Fall Academic Classes Open for Registration

The schedule of Fall 2025 SPCS academic classes is now available, and registration is now open. Continuing and newly admitted degree-seeking students can register online via BannerWeb.
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Online Information Session for Degree Programs

We’re hosting our next Online Information Session for degree-seeking prospective students on Wednesday, July 16, during the lunch hour starting at 12:15 p.m. Register to receive the Zoom link via confirmation email, then join us to learn about our bachelor’s completion majors, our post-bachelor’s certificates, and our graduate certificates and master’s degrees.
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Think Again 2024-2025

Flip through the pages of the 2024-2025 issue of Think Again, our magazine featuring professional education programs and stories.
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Back to School 2024-2025

Flip through the pages of the 2024-2025 issue of Back to School, our in-house magazine featuring our academic programs and stories.
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Upcoming Events

Jul 15

SPCS Fall 2025 Undergrad Application Deadline

All Day

Jul 16

SPCS Online Information Session

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Jul 20

SPCS SGA Sunday Campus Walk

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jul 22

SPCS Fall 2025 Graduate Application Deadline

All Day

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News

SPCS launches accelerated tech bootcamps in partnership with Flatiron School

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies is launching a series of accelerated, fully online technology bootcamps in collaboration with Flatiron School starting September 1, 2025. Programs are available in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Game Design and Game Programming.

SPCS Student Update

Undergraduate SPCS student launches podcast with Dr. Ayers interview

Julian Cline, an SPCS student completing a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, has launched an interdisciplinary podcast titled Destinations and Conversations that seeks to explore current events through the expertise of University of Richmond faculty. Cline’s inaugural podcast episode, an interview with Dr. Edward Ayers, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus, is now available, hosted through Boatwright Library’s UR Scholarship repository.

Bagby encourages graduating SPCS students to continue inspiring others by being themselves

Richard Bagby, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was selected by faculty to present remarks on behalf of graduating SPCS students at 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.

Calveric uses themes from 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Wicked' to inspire SPCS graduates

Sarah Calveric, adjunct associate professor of educational leadership & policy studies, was nominated by students to receive the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.

Guerin inspires SPCS graduates to embrace challenges and give back

Sabrina Guerin, C’17, a 2017 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies, was nominated by members of the SPCS Alumni Association board of directors to receive the Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award at SPCS 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.

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Faculty & Staff Updates

July 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Bloomistry blossoms in Richmond with regenerative, eco-educational gardening classes

UR’s Osher Institute is highlighted.

July 1, 2025

The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.1.25

Jamelle S. Wilson, dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, is featured.

July 1, 2025

Torrence named to VAFRE community engagement committee

Joe Torrence, SPCS director of community engagement and external relations, has been appointed to the Community Engagement Committee of the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives (VAFRE). The committee works to develop and steward partnerships with other organizations to build a more vital and inclusive philanthropic community throughout the Commonwealth.

June 30, 2025

Rissler presents paper at political science conference

Grant Rissler, assistant professor of organizational studies, co-presented a paper titled “Megaphone or Modulator? Examining The Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Amplifying the Voices of Immigrants” with co-author Saltanat Liebert of VCU's Wilder School at a panel titled Continuing the Conversation: Conference w/in a Conference on Borders and Migration at the summer virtual meeting of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA).