Need to know which degrees are offered, the correct spelling of a building name, or how many undergraduates we have this year? Here’s where to go for the official word.

It’s important to note that the university’s preferred style is Associated Press, with some modifications. You can access the AP Stylebook Online with your VCU eID through VCU Libraries. Any notes on style, usage and punctuation specific to VCU are included in this editorial style guide. If you have questions or suggestions, email identity@vcu.edu.

• A to Z index: As the name suggests, this list has every VCU department, center, and program, plus other campus websites.
• AP Stylebook: Double-check the rules for dates, titles, punctuation, and more. Log in with your eID for full access, and don’t forget to look over VCU’s AP Style exceptions.
• Institutional Research and Data Support: Use the site's data tools to dive deep into data on student demographics, financial aid, outcomes and more, or fill out a request form for the specific data you need.
• Social media: A how-to guide for campus social media admins.
• VCU Bulletins: The authority on university policies, course descriptions, and academic requirements for every degree program.
• VCU Health identity: How to use the VCU Health brand.
• VCU Maps: Location, contents, and official name for every building on campus.
• Web Standards and Guidelines: A guide for ensuring a consistent experience across all VCU websites.
• For notes on spelling not covered by AP Style or this style guide, consult Webster’s most recently published New World College Dictionary.
• If your material is scholarly or technical, consult manuals specific to your discipline, such as guides published by the American Psychological Association or the Modern Language Association.