Department of Biology

College of Humanities and Sciences

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Virtual Office Hours for Advising

Starting Monday, February 3rd, the Bio Advising Office will offer virtual office hours for the remainder of the Spring semester. These virtual advising sessions provide a convenient way to connect with one of our professional advisors for assistance with a variety of advising needs. 

Virtual Office Hours Schedule

  • Mondays: 2- 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 1 - 3 PM
  • Wednesdays: 10 AM - 12 PM 
  • Thursdays: 1 - 3 PM
  • Fridays: 10 AM - 12 PM

Students should come prepared with their V-number and specific questions for advising. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to meet with a specific advisor, but you will have the opportunity to meet with an experienced Biology advisor. If you are a prospective student or newly admitted student, please email bioadvising@vcu.edu to schedule an appointment. 

Virtual Office Hour Drop-in Link:

https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82421570867 

 

How do I apply?

  • On the submission form you will need to provide the following: 
    • Personal statement of why you believe you will be the best candidate
    • A rough draft of your speech
    • A resume or CV
  • Applications need to be submitted no later than the submission deadline of 11:59 p.m. on April 4th, 2025
  • Submissions should be submitted via the online submission form (see submission button below).
  • Please note only one submission per student is allowed, so make sure to thoroughly review all of your materials prior to submitting. 

Virtual Advising:

  1. Join our virtual advising session via Zoom from your desktop or mobile app at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82421570867 You must be logged into your VCU Zoom account (your Zoom email/password is the same as your VCU email/password). 
  2. Upon logging in, you will enter our waiting room and soon be greeted by a Biology Advisor. If the office hour time has yet to begin, you will need to wait until the office hour advisor has started the meeting.
  3. During high-demand times, the advisor may place you in a private breakout room (if needed). 
  4. We highly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer, especially if we need to access the eServices/Degree Works system  and may need to share screen during your session. We also recommend using headphones if you cannot attend the meeting from a private place.
  5. Due to safety and privacy, meeting will be ended if you attempt to connect.
    1. While you are in class, actively working, or in another meeting.
    2. While you are driving or traveling.
    3. If you are in a public space or otherwise preoccupied.
  6. When you and your advisor are finished, you can leave the meeting.

 

Special Notes

Student must join the Virtual Office Hours Advising from a desktop application or the Zoom Mobile App and log in to their VCU Zoom account (your Zoom email/password is the same as your VCU email/password). Students who attempt to join the meeting as "guests" or who attempt to join in their browser will not be able to meet with an advisor.