Thriving Academics
The University of Richmond is a regionally accredited, national top-25 private liberal arts university. The School of Professional & Continuing Studies extends the University’s degree programs into the Richmond community, offering part-time bachelor’s completion and post-bachelor’s academic programs.
6
Undergraduate majors
7
Post-bachelor’s certificates
6
Master’s degrees
Encounter SPCS as a prospective student
Visit the prospective degree-seeking student portal to learn more about admissions, tuition and scholarships.
Practical Professional Education
We build on the strengths of the University’s liberal arts tradition and our decades of experience serving adult students in the Richmond region to develop professional learning programs and courses that prepare working professionals for career advancement. While coursework doesn’t earn college credit, programs help students to upskill, reskill and advance.
14
Areas of study
3
Centers & institutes
17
Programs (and counting)
Digital Badges for Coursework
Learn the value of badging and the badges we offer for professional coursework
Enriching Lifelong Learning
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond, endowed by The Bernard Osher Foundation, is a membership organization for lifelong learners who are 50 or better seeking to continue their education in a university setting. The Osher Institute offers short-term courses, auditing opportunities for academic classes, and many travel and social opportunities.
100+
Classes each semester
1,300+
Osher members
$75
Annual Silver membership
Osher Registration Portal
Visit the portal to purchase a membership and view currently available classes