VCU · Campus Map & Spaces

Where Greek life
gathers on campus.

Explore key campus landmarks, student commons, and gathering spaces connected to Greek life and student involvement.

8 places

Selected location

James Branch Cabell Library & The Compass

901 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23284

1 · Student Union & Greek Life Hub

University Student Commons & The Plaza

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284

The Commons is the daily hub for VCU Greek life. Inside, you'll find the Fraternity & Sorority Life leadership suite, council meeting rooms, and the Commonwealth Ballroom where CPC Formal Recruitment, NPHC forums, and RamTHON take place. Outside on the Commons Plaza, chapters set up banners for philanthropy weeks, bake sales, and rush meet-and-greets.

2 · Campus Quad & Bid Day Lawn

Monroe Park

620 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220

Steps from Franklin and Laurel Streets, Monroe Park is Richmond's oldest park and the central green of VCU's Monroe Park Campus. Fraternities and sororities gather here for Bid Day reveals, alumni tailgates, charity flag football and spikeball tournaments, and golden-hour chapter photos.

3 · Greek Row & Chapter Townhouses

West Grace & Cary Street · VCU Greek Row

W Grace St & W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220

Unlike isolated suburban Greek rows, VCU's chapter houses and member townhouses are woven into historic Fan District blocks along West Grace, West Franklin, and West Cary Streets. These blocks come alive during Fall and Spring Rush socials, brotherhood and sisterhood cookouts, and homecoming weekend.

4 · Campus Landmark & Yard Show Plaza

James Branch Cabell Library & The Compass

901 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23284

Cabell Library and the adjoining Compass quad form the crossroads of VCU. By day, the Compass hosts the SOVO Fair, NPHC and MGC stroll showcases, and philanthropy booths; by evening, Cabell's collaborative floors host chapter study hours and academic mentorship nights.

5 · Cultural Landmark & Event Venue

Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU

601 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Designed by Steven Holl Architects at the gateway of Broad and Belvidere, the ICA at VCU is a favorite backdrop for chapter composite shoots, cultural showcases, alumni mixers, and graduating senior send-offs.

6 · Arts & culture

Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center

601 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA

VCU's map describes this art venue as open to the public with free admission.

8 · Campus spaces

University Student Commons

907 Floyd Ave., Richmond, VA

VCU's map lists the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life within the Commons.