Arrival and Departure
Please plan to arrive in the Richmond area by 5 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 and depart after 11:30 am on Friday, June 20 in order to participate in all conference activities. A conference program will be posted on the website in mid May.
Lodging and Meals
Graduate student participants in the Black Graduate Conference in Psychology (BGCP) will be staying in Gladding Residence Center on VCU’s campus. Participants’ room and lodging will be covered by the cost of the conference registration. All other incidental expenses will need to be covered by the participants. Participants will receive an email from the conference with information about the lodging and conference registration procedures, their roommate, and the date and time of their presentation. Student participants should plan to check into the residence hall between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm on June 17th. Conference registration will also occur at Gladding Residence Center between 3:00 pm and 6:00pm. The majority of conference activities June 18th – June 20th will be held in the STEM Building. More information lodging will be provided closer to the conference.
Meals will be provided throughout the conference. We have worked to take into consideration the diversity of dietary needs and desires.
Transportation to/from Richmond International Airport
The closest airport to Virginia Commonwealth University is Richmond International Airport (RIC). VCU is approximately 10 miles (approximately 15 minutes) from Richmond International Airport. The BGCP Conference Committee is currently working on shuttle arrangements to/from RIC and VCU and will update this information closer to the conference date with final airport transportation information and recommendations.
Attire and Weather
Dress for the conference is business casual. The average daily temperature in Richmond is 85°F and nightly temperature is 65°F in June. You may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater to compensate for air conditioning.
Contact Information
Conference organizers are available to answer any questions that you may have.
Email: gro.etisbewpcgb@ofni
Mailing Address:
2025 Black Graduate Conference in Psychology
c/o Dr. Fantasy Lozada
Department of Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
806 W. Franklin St.
Box 842018
Richmond, VA 23824