Housing

Each participant will receive a stipend according to the duration of the Seminar or Institute. The stipend for this three-week institute is $2,850. The stipend is intended to help cover travel, housing, meals, and basic academic expenses. Stipends are taxable.

All participants are responsible for arranging their own housing in Richmond, Virginia. We have outlined one option available to participants below, conveniently located at The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU.) It is not mandatory for participants to stay on the VCU campus.

Gladding Residence Center

Completely renovated and updated in 2018, Gladding Residence Center is one of VCU’s newest and most modern residence housing complexes. Gladding Residence Center offers both four-person semi-suites and traditional double bedrooms.

Bedroom Features

Extra-long twin bed (36" x 80")

Four under-bed drawers

Desk

Rolling desk chair

Closet

Micro-fridge (combination of microwave and mini-fridge)

built-in USB charging ports

Bathroom Features

4-person semi-suites have one bathroom with one tub/shower and one toilet. Each bedroom features 2 sinks.

Traditional style rooms have access to 2 hall bathrooms per floor furnished with multiple vanities and sinks, and private showers and toilets.

Amenities

24-hour information desk

Air-conditioned

Housekeeping for common areas

Inclusive laundry in building

Micro-fridge in each bedroom

Secured access

TV Lounges

Study Lounges

Courtyard

Wifi

Cable

Download the floor plan for Gladding Residence Center:

https://housing.vcu.edu/media/housing/documents/floor-plans/Plan.pdf

Rates:

All rates are calculated for 13 nights and include a $5.00 registration fee.

Traditional Double: $594.68 
Traditional Single: $664.88
Suite Double: $664.88
Suite Single: $833.36
Super Single: $1,661.72

 Other amenities including meal programs and gym facilities available through VCU per request.