Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest university in Virginia and ranks among the top universities in the country in sponsored research. Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, VCU enrolls more than 32,000 students in 208 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-five of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 15 schools and one college. MCV Hospitals and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University compose the VCU Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment of uncompromising integrity and ethical conduct. Our ethical standards are the foundation for our decisions and actions. As members of Virginia Commonwealth University your actions will be guided by these principles and values:
Respect. We will respect individuals, diversity and the rights of others.
Honesty. We will act and communicate honestly and candidly. We will not
mislead others.
Excellence. We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Responsibility and Accountability. We will be responsible and accountable for
our decisions and actions.
Stewardship. We will be good stewards of the resources entrusted to the university.
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