Prospective Students

Timeline and Deadlines


Application timeline

January 10, 2010
Design Contest Deadline

January 13, 2010
VCUQatar Open Night (Email vcuqadmissions@qatar.vcu.edu for more information)

January 15, 2010
Complete your TOEFL test before this date to ensure you receive your score by the application deadline.

January 17, 2010
Portfolio Development Community Class begins (Email lagray@qatar.vcu.edu for more information and sign-up)

January 31, 2010
Assemble your application to Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar.

Feburary 10, 2010
Complete your portfolio or your Design and Drawing Exercises.

Feburary 15, 2010
Submit your completed online application for a BFA degree - Submit your online application here

March 1, 2010
Final date to submit all application materials to be considered for the BFA degree Fall 2010 semester.

Once Accepted

Acceptance decisions for the VCUQatar 2009/2010 academic year will be announced on the 1st of May although there may be some early admission decisions for exceptional students.  You will be contacted by phone and/or email if you are accepted and a formal acceptance letter will follow.

Once you are accepted you should notify us as soon as possible of your intent to attend the university. You should also submit financial aid applications and on-campus housing applications. Stay in touch with the Office of Student Affairs and we will be able to guide you through the process and help you begin your university career successfully.

Immunization Forms and Requirements

VCUQatar requires full time students to submit an immunization record prior to enrollment for the first time at VCUQatar. All students must have tuberculosis screening. The immunization record is included in the acceptance packet mailed to students from The Office of Student Affairs. When completed the new student's immunization record should be returned to the university registrar. International students must additionally undertake all medical tests and screenings required by Qatari law.

Download the Immunization form here


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