Why Robertson?
You found us. That's the first step. Here's why you can stop searching for mass communication schools.
We make excellent storytellers and confident communicators. We turn ambition into action and elevate dreamers into media professionals who go on to have amazing careers. That's not just 10-cent marketing copy. Go check the LinkedIn profiles of some of our graduates — they're impressive.
When you're done exploring your options for mass communications programs, we know you'll come back to us. We're big enough to get you where you want to go, and small enough to know your name. We're different. Different is good.
Ready to start your career in the media industry? Let us show you how.
Check out the academic options offered by the Robertson School.
News
March 21, 2023
Three VCU students, one alum selected for prestigious language scholarship
Critical Language Scholarship and CLS Spark Program honorees will study languages with the goal of helping improve U.S. diplomatic relationships.
March 17, 2023
This just in: VCU’s copy editing class is editing Capital News Service articles
Students in VCU’s Capital News Service provide high-quality journalism to media outlets across the state.
March 13, 2023
Meet-a-Ram: Arrick Wilson, CT sports editor and founder of The Black Creative
Wearing many hats, this journalism major’s creative spirit and desire to show meaningful representation always shines through.
Robertson Spotlight
Meet Josephine
Josephine Walker, a broadcast journalism student, put her major to use as a summer intern for NBC's Meet the Press. Visit our 'Meet a Student' page to read more about Josephine, including her favorite courses, professors and more.
Find an internship
In keeping with the belief that hands-on experiences afford the greatest opportunities for learning, we require almost all students within the Robertson School to participate in internships and student projects that provide real-world skills and practice.
New certificate program in media and leadership
A two-semester, 12-credit program designed to advance leadership roles in communications organizations, our certificate option is perfect for continuing education units (CEUs) required by employers and accreditors.