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 now 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 waivers or education assistance may be available to qualified employees. Contact Human Resources to determine eligibility.

Fall 2018 offerings include:

• Intro to Conversational German II
• Intermediate German II
• Intro to Conversational Italian II
• Intro to Conversational Spanish I
• Intro to Conversational Spanish II

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 dates

For information on how to register for undergraduate credit courses, visit our Registration page. Helpful links are provided on this page.