Parents of International Students

The Office of International Education understands that parents of international students may have special concerns about their son or daughter's well-being during his or her time in the United States.  As the first campus resource for international students, the Office of International Education has established emergency procedures for students to follow. New international students also attend a mandatory information session during orientation on safety in the United States.

The University of Richmond has its own Police Department, which conducts a variety of services and activities on campus along with law enforcement. If you suspect your son or daughter is in danger or having an emergency, call the Police Department at 1-804-289-8715 (or 1-804-289-8911). For general questions, you can email police@richmond.edu.

If you need to find your son or daughter's on campus contact information (room number, campus address, etc.) click here to search the University's online directory.

The Student Health Center offers on-campus treatment for illness and injury, including referrals to off-campus sites such as hospitals and specialists if the student needs assistance not available at the Health Center.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free and confidential services for full-time students. In addition to adjustment or emotional problems, CAPS staff can help students in solving practical problems involving other offices on campus, and to understand how the system of services and support works at the University.

The Richmond College Dean's Office for male students and the Westhampton College Dean's Office for female students oversees residence life staff, who are trained in handling student emergencies in the residence halls.

The Office of Student Development provides disability services to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to a University of Richmond education. The Office of Student Development invites parents to subscribe to the Emergency Email Service , which informs families via an email alert of campus situations of immediate concern, as well as RichmondNow, the University's official online news publication that contains the latest news and events on campus. These services are free of charge.

The Recreation and Wellness Center offers programs, fitness and nutrition assessments, screenings, and education about a variety of health topics. The Center also has fitness facilities including a weight room, exercise machines, pool, and racquetball and squash courts.

The University Chaplaincy fosters an interreligious community for students of all faiths or no faith, and provides grief counseling and community space for reflection and worship.

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