Current Students
Explore the information available here to help you while you're a student in the Department of African American Studies.
Popular Pages
Find Scholarships and Awards
Review scholarships and awards available to African American studies students and through the College of Humanities and Sciences.
Explore Real-World Learning
Find out about real-world learning opportunities — including internships, study abroad and more — available to you as an African American studies student.
Learn About our Annual Awards Ceremony
Review the selection criteria and details on how to submit a nomination, and check out past award recipients.
Academic Advising
Our African American studies adviser is here to help you succeed. Set up an appointment with Catherine Leary, Senior Academic Adviser, to declare the AFAM major, plan your course schedule, apply to graduate and more.
Contact
Catherine Leary
915 W. Franklin St. (Starke House)
Rm 103
(In office Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays)
learyce2@vcu.edu
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Quick Links
- Reserve the AFAM student lounge for a meeting or event
- Declare an African American studies major
- Learn about graduation
- Submit the graduation application
In addition, the College of Humanities and Sciences Current Student page offers further information about how to withdraw from a class, appeal a grade, see graduation requirements, etc.