Cultural Competency & Language Classes
Helpful links
- VCU eServices
- Application for Virginia In-State Tuition
- VCU OCPE Credit Registration Form
- VCU tuition benefit
- VCU Health System education assistance
Upcoming courses
Check back for Fall 2020 dates.
“The instructor was very patient and very good at building on our experiences, building on our interests—adapting to where we had strengths and where we needed some more support.” - Alisa
Alisa B., VCU Cultural Competency and Language Student.
In partnership with the School of World Studies, conversation-based language classes are offered as a benefit to VCU and VCU Health employees, and are open to students and community members not currently enrolled in VCU academic programs. Classes introduce adult learners to different cultures, and are available for one academic credit. Tuition benefits or education assistance may be available to qualified employees. Contact Human Resources to determine eligibility.
Spring 2020 offerings include:
- Intro to Conversational German II
- Intermediate German II
- Intro to Conversational Spanish I
Why study a foreign language?
Improve travel experiences
Planning a trip abroad? Register for a class with your travel companions to learn or refresh your language skills.
Connect with other cultures
Become interculturally competent, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.
Add to your work skills
Enhance your career opportunities in our increasingly global world.
Keep your mind engaged
With an emphasis on oral fluency and listening, learning a world language makes a great hobby!
Check back for Fall 2020 dates.
To register for undergraduate credit courses, visit our Registration page and follow registration instructions. Helpful links are provided on this page.
Online registration is available through eServices, or you can register by completing a VCU OCPE Credit Registration Form.