Evening School Registration

Step 1: Complete Application and Request Transcripts

New Undergraduate Applicants: Degree-Seeking
Applicants seeking admission to a certificate, associate, or bachelor degree program (i.e. "degree-seeking students") must complete both sides/pages of the Undergraduate Application (PDF). Mail, fax, or bring the completed application to the School of Continuing Studies. There is no application fee.

Submit transcripts from each college or university previously attended. Applicants with no previous college experience should submit high school transcripts or General Education Development (GED) equvalency as evidence of high school graduation. Special admission may be granted to non-high school graduates. Use our generic Request for Official Transcript (PDF). You may register before these transcripts are received.

New Undergraduate Applicants: Not Seeking a Degree
Applicants planning to take a classes at the School of Continuing Studies for college credit without pursuing a degree or certificate (i.e. "non-degree-seeking students") must complete the first side/page of the Undergraduate Application (PDF). Mail, fax, or bring the completed application to the School of Continuing Studies. There is no application fee.

What happens when I apply as a new student?
If your Undergraduate Application is fully and correctly completed, your information is entered into the main University enrollment database, and you will be eligible to register on BannerWeb within 2 business days of receipt. If questions about your application prohibit action, you will receive an email or phone message explaining the problem and requesting clarification.

New Graduate Applicants
Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program must complete the Graduate Application (PDF). Mail or bring the completed application to the School of Continuing Studies accompanied by the $50 application fee.

Submit transcripts from each college or university previously attended. Use our generic Request for Official Transcript (PDF). You may register before these transcripts are received.

What happens when I apply as a new student?
If your Graduate Application is fully and correctly completed, your information is entered into the main University enrollment database, and you will be eligible to register on BannerWeb within 2 business days of receipt. If questions about your application prohibit action, you will receive an email or phone message explaining the problem and requesting clarification.

Returning Students
If you attended the School of Continuing Studies previously, call 804-289-8133 to be reinstated.

Scholarships
Applications available in PDF format

• Need-based scholarships: Applicant must be accepted into a planned program of study in the Evening School (download PDF application)
  • The Richmond Dry Goods/Children's Wear Digest Scholarship
  • The Larus Brothers Company Scholarship
  • The Lawyers Entitled Insurance Corporation Scholarship
  • The Reynolds Metal Company Scholarship
  • The Martin L. Shotzberger Scholarship
  • The J. May Reid Scholarship in Retail
  • The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Scholarship
  • The Eugene B. Sydnor Scholarship
  • The Thomas and Doris Pearson Endowed Scholarship
  • School of Continuing Studies 40th Anniversary Scholarship
• Open to all School of Continuing Studies: Applicant must be accepted into a planned program of study in the Evening School (download PDF application)
  • The Jean H. Proffitt Scholarship

Tuition Assistance
Students should inquire about possible educational benefits offered by their employers.

Veterans Affairs
Contact the Veterans Affairs coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar

Financial Aid
Forms available through the Office of Financial Aid

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Direct Loans
• Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)

Alumni Discount
Alumni who received a bachelor's degree from the School of Continuing Studies are eligible for a 50% alumni discount on undergraduate credit courses.

• Review the current Academic Schedule to determine the upcoming or next registration period.
• Review the current Evening School Schedule of Classes.
  • The next schedule of classes will be available 2-3 weeks before the registration period begins.
• Record course information [course registration number (CRN), number, section, title, day, time, etc.] required for registration.
• Complete the Registration Worksheet (provided by the Office of the University Registrar) to assist in registration. Worksheet also available in PDF format.

  What should you be aware of as you select courses?
  Look for prerequisites to be sure you meet the qualifications for taking a class. You will not be allowed to register for a class whose prerequisite(s) you have not met. Note class meeting dates and times to be sure the class will fit your academic, professional, and personal schedules. Be sure the class remains active; cancelled classes are indicated by a strikethrough.

• You may register while awaiting transcripts. Wait at least 2 business days from submission of Application Form in person or by fax; wait at least 7 business days from submission of Application Form by mail.
• Access BannerWeb at https://bannerweb.richmond.edu by selecting the "Secure Login" button.
  • If you are unsure about your User ID and/or PIN for BannerWeb, follow the instructions on the User Login page
  • Immediately following initial login, you will be prompted to change your password. You cannot retain your default password.
• Follow the registration instructions for School of Continuing Studies students provided by the University Registrar.
• Once you have registered, print your schedule. This will confirm your selections and provide location information for the first day of class.
• Please check BannerWeb again a few days before your course(s) begins to confirm classroom location.

What happens when you complete registration?
If completed correctly, you will be enrolled in the classes requested. In addition, your University computing account will be established automatically; you will receive account activation instructions by mail within a few days. Account activation instructions will include your University NetID and password. You must activate and regularly use your University email account to receive important notices.