School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Fall 2026 Academic Course Registration

Fall registration for academic classes for continuing degree-seeking students is now open. Plan your semester using our searchable interface and prepare for BannerWeb registration.
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Online Information Session for Degree Programs

We’re hosting our next Online Information Session for academic degree-seeking programs on Thursday, July 16 at 12:15 p.m. Attend to learn more about our bachelor’s degree completion programs, our post-bachelor’s academic certificates, and our graduate certificates and master’s degrees. Register to receive Zoom link.
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SPCS Commencement Stories

Read inspiring stories about graduating students, view testimonials from graduates and view photos and the recorded livestream from 2026 SPCS Commencement Exercises held May 9, 2026.
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New Programs in Organizational Studies & Effectiveness

We’re excited to launch new programs of study in Organizational Studies and Organizational Effectiveness! Our bachelor’s degree major in Organizational Studies prepares professionals to lead ethically and effectively in a global environment, and our master’s degree in Organizational Effectiveness prepares professionals to drive strategic innovation, make data informed decisions, and incorporate people-centered change.
Organizational Studies & Effectiveness
New Programs in Information Systems & Cybersecurity

We’re excited to launch new credentials in our Information Systems program: A bachelor’s degree major and a post-bachelor’s undergraduate certificate in Information Systems & Cybersecurity! These updated programs consolidate the best of our existing information systems, information security and IT management credentials into these streamlined credentials.
Bachelor's Degree Major Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Think Again 2025-2026

Flip through the pages of the 2025-2026 issue of Think Again, our magazine featuring professional education programs and stories. The cover features Richmond Police Deputy Chief Sybil El-Amin Jones, an instructor in our Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) partnership with the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
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We enrich lives and careers for the 21st century.

That’s our mission. How can we help you achieve your goals?

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Finish a bachelor’s degree
Transfer up to 60 semester hours to complete a part-time University of Richmond bachelor’s degree.
- We offer two bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS).
- Major in Data Analytics, Information Systems & Cybersecurity, Liberal Arts, or Organizational Studies.
Earn a post-bachelor’s credential
Once you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree, add an undergraduate certificate or graduate credential.

Undergraduate
- Earn a post-bachelor’s certificate in Data Analytics or Information Systems & Cybersecurity.
Graduate
- Earn a graduate certificate in HR Management.
- Earn a master’s degree in Education (Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership), Liberal Arts, Organizational Effectiveness, or Teaching.
- Earn a post-master’s graduate certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies.
Study for a professional certificate or license
If your career path requires professional licensure or certification, the University of Richmond offers programs to meet those requirements.

PreK-12 Teaching & Leadership
- Work toward Virginia teacher licensure at the graduate level.
- Fulfill your provisional licensure learning requirements.
- Or take graduate coursework to become a school leader.
Professional Certificates & Bootcamps
- Complete professional education coursework to earn a certificate or recognized certification.
- Complete a technology bootcamp in in-demand fields like AI and machine learning and data science.
Take classes for professional learning
Upskill, reskill or hone your skills by taking one or more classes for professional learning in your field.

PreK-12 Educators
- You are eligible to take discounted graduate courses for professional learning and to fulfill relicensure requirements.
- You may also benefit from programs offered by the Center for Leadership in Education and Partners in the Arts.
All Fields
- Academic Classes: Earn college credits as a non-degree-seeking student.
- Professional Education Classes: Earn continuing education units (CEUs) as a community member.
  - Nonprofit professionals may benefit from programs offered in the Institute on Philanthropy.
Join the Osher Institute
Lifelong learners ages 50 and better can join the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond, a member-led organization dedicated to the joy of learning.
- Become a member: $75/year for Silver, $350/year for (almost) unlimited Gold.
- Take one or more of over 150 Osher classes offered each semester.
- Enjoy many member benefits including interest groups and world travel.
- Volunteer and teach in the Osher Institute.

Upcoming Events

Jul 15

SPCS Fall 2026 Application Deadline for Academic Programs

All Day

Jul 16

SPCS Online Information Session for Degree Programs

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Jul 25

SPCS 5-Week II Term Ends

All Day

Jul 30

SPCS Online Information Session for Degree Programs

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

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SPCS Spotlight

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News

Academic schedule of fall classes now available, registration open July 8

The schedule of Fall 2026 academic classes for newly admitted and continuing degree-seeking students is now available. BannerWeb registration opens on Wednesday, July 8, at 9 a.m.

From learning to impact: Dr. Jennifer Smith‑Slabaugh’s call to keep growing

At the 2026 SPCS Commencement ceremony on May 9, adjunct assistant professor Jennifer J. Smith‑Slabaugh urged graduates to pair lifelong learning with generosity to create lasting community impact, drawing on two decades of nonprofit leadership and a decade of night‑school perseverance to model what it means to keep growing.

'A beginning, not a finish line': Tavorise Marks, C’18, urges the class of 2026 to lead, learn, and lift others

At the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies Commencement on May 9, 2026, Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Tavorise M. Marks, C’18, challenged graduates to lead from lived experience, keep learning with courage, and give back through the Spider network.

Meg Baly, W'88, L'92, GC'25 is a 'triple Spider' with a single purpose

At the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies Commencement on May 9, 2026, student speaker Margaret “Meg” Baly, W’88, L’92, GC’25, shared a message of gratitude, advocacy, and connection shaped by her return to earn a Master of Teaching.

Art in practice: Clara Swartz, GC’25, brings creative confidence to the elementary classroom

After completing the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction in December 2025, art teacher Clara Swartz translated graduate study into daily classroom practice. She credits the School of Professional and Continuing Studies with a rigorous, supportive path from student teacher to award-winning educator.

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Faculty & Staff Updates

June 9, 2026

Mew published in information system journal

Lionel Mew, assistant professor of information systems, has published the article “Enhancing Programming Productivity for Individuals with ADHD through Generative Artificial Intelligence: An Inductive Analysis” in the Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics. The article identifies four primary mechanisms by which generative AI tools mitigate ADHD-related programming challenges.

June 1, 2026

Rissler presents at migration studies symposium

Grant Rissler, assistant professor of organizational studies, co-presented a paper titled “Immigrant Success Stories: The Positive Deviance Project” at the 2026 Migration Studies Research Symposium, held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

May 29, 2026

Roberts serves as panelist at state bar diversity section forum

Wendell C. Roberts, adjunct associate professor of education, served as a panelist at the Virginia State Bar Diversity Section 2026 Annual Forum. Roberts contributed to the panel titled “The Continuing Evolution of DEI in Legal Education.”