Office of Student Advocacy

For students struggling with access to regular and nutritious meals, safe and secure housing, or with sudden emergency expenses, we provide connections to on-campus and community resources. If you’re experiencing food insecurity, our office can assist with connecting you to resources like the Ram Pantry and other local support services.

We connect students encountering physical or mental health challenges that impact their studies, such as injury, surgery, hospitalization, or illness, to resources on and off-campus and can help identify options for support and flexibility.

For students who need assistance understanding university policies or navigating procedures such as appeals or complaints, our office can provide clarity and support. We help students learn about their options and guide them through VCU’s systems, including conduct advocacy and Title IX advocacy.

For all other concerns or challenges, our office is here to provide support or help connect you with the appropriate resources. No matter what you’re going through, we encourage you to reach out, and we’ll do our best to assist.