Health Sciences Academy (HSA)
Application information
Apply: See individual program pages listed under the participating schools for application dates and information.
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Eligibility requirements
Eligibility is based on grade and participating school partnerships. Please click on the participating high school information below.
Program description
HSA is an academic year program that offers participants college-preparedness skills and health careers exploration. HSA participants take a health sciences exploration course that includes interactive lectures from health care workers, a mentoring program with VCU undergraduates and field trips to the VCU Monroe Park and VCU Health campuses.
VCU field trip transportation service is provided. Commitment to full attendance, including an orientation session and closing event, is required to participate.
Dates
January - May
Contact information
Jazmin Brown at (804) 628-7605 or brownja24@vcu.edu
For program eligibility, location and application information please click on the participating high school information below.
CCPS Eligibility
Cosby High School Health Sciences Specialty Center students.
Location
Cosby High School Health Sciences Specialty Center.
VCU Monroe Park and VCU Health Campus.
HSA at Cosby course and application information.
RPS Eligibility
John Marshall High School and Richmond Community High School students.
Location
John Marshall High School and Richmond Community High School.
VCU Monroe Park and VCU Health Campus.
HSA at RPS course and application information.