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WELCOME ALUMNI & FRIENDS!

The Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of Virginia State University's greatest supporters. Organized in 1889 and incorporated in 1949, the Association has had a long and proud history of connecting alumni back to Virginia State University and to each other, and sharing its influence and resuources in support of the University's mission.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of Virginia State University's greatest supporters. Organized in 1889 and incorporated in 1949, the Association has had a long and proud history of connecting alumni back to Virginia State University and to each other and sharing its influence and resources in support of the University's mission.

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Show your Trojan Pride

Trojan Pride is not just about wearing theuniversity’s colors. It is a vast combination of things but most importantly a way of belonging to something much greater than yourself. The Virginia State University Alumni Association brings together passionate alumni who share a common bond of pride in their alma Mater and a commitment to see it suceed and thrive.

Trojan Pride is not just about wearing the university’s colors. It is a vast combination of things but most importantly a way of belonging to something much greater than yourself. The Virginia State University Alumni Association brings together passionate alumni who share a common bond of pride in their alma Mater and a commitment to see it succeed and thrive.

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STAY CONNECTED TO VSU

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. Membership will keep you connected an informed on the latest happenings of the Association and the University.

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. Membership will keep you connected an informed on the latest happenings of the Association and the University.

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DEVELOP LIFELONG CONNECTIONS

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association offersmany opportunities for alumni of all class years and generations to develop deeper and stronger connections with one another that result in lifelong friendships and increased networking opportunities.

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association offers many opportunities for alumni of all class years and generations to develop deeper and stronger connections with one another that result in lifelong friendships and increased networking opportunities.

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DIRECTLY IMPACT STUDENTS’ LIVES

Proceeds from every Virginia State University Alumni Associaton fundraiser and/or life membership helps to fund the Association’s Endowed Scholarship or Tuition Assistance Fund(s) which help to make a difference in the lives of deserving students marticulating at Virginia State University each year.

Proceeds from every Virginia State University Alumni Associaton fundraiser and/or life membership helps to fund the Association’s Endowed Scholarship or Tuition Assistance Fund(s) which help to make a difference in the lives of deserving students marticulating at Virginia State University each year.

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STRENGTHEN YOUR DEGREE

Alumni engagement helps to increase a school’s reputation. Therefore, a stronger alumni association makes a stronger University, and in turn increases the value of your Virginia State University degree. For Virginia State University to continue to be a strong university, strong alumni support is critical.

Alumni engagement helps to increase a school’s reputation. Therefore, a stronger alumni association makes a stronger University, and in turn increases the value of your Virginia State University degree. For Virginia State University to continue to be a strong university, strong alumni support is critical.

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ENJOY GREAT ALUMNI EVENTS

The Virginia State University Alumni Association promotes opportunities for service, friendship and networking through the many alumni events that are offered throughout the year by its alumni chapters. Each year, the Alumni Association also offers a number of awards to members and chapters who have made a positive impact on the University, the Alumni Association, and the community-at-large.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association promotes opportunities for service, friendship and networking through the many alumni events that are offered throughout the year by its alumni chapters. Each year, the Alumni Association also offers a number of awards to members and chapters who have made a positive impact on the University, the Alumni Association, and the community-at-large.

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Connect, Support, Belong!

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. By joining the Alumni Association your membership will provide you with the honor and privilege of giving back to an institution which gave so much to you as a student.

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connnection back to our beloved alma mater. By joining the Alumni Association your membership will provide you with the honor and privilege of giving back to an institution which gave so much to you as a student.

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PAY IT FORWARD

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to help recruit and support the next generation of Trojans. Whether through scholarship donations or activity support, yourmembership provides you a voice in the overall direction of the Alumni Association, which ultimately helps to shape the future of the University.

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to help recruit and support the next generation of Trojans. Whether through scholarship donations or activity support, yourmembership provides you a voice in the overall direction of the Alumni Association, which ultimately helps to shape the future of the University.

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CONTINUE THE TRADITION

For more than a century, the Virginia State University Alumni Assocation’s mission has been two fold: 1) foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni and 2) support the University’s programs and mission. Today, with a membership roster of over 1,000 membes and over 50 active chapterslocated across the country, the Alumni Association continues to be a committed partner to the University.

For more than a century, the Virginia State University Alumni Assocation’s mission has been two fold: 1) foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni and 2) support the University’s programs and mission. Today, with a membership roster of over 1,000 membes and over 50 active chapterslocated across the country, the Alumni Association continues to be a committed partner to the University.

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CONNECT, SUPPORT, BELONG

Alumni graduate from the University, but the University never graduates from its alumni. Your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Alumni Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Join today and reconnect with fellow classmates and make new Trojan friends.

Alumni graduate from the University, but the University never graduates from its alumni. Your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Alumni Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Join today and reconnect with fellow classmates and make new Trojan friends.

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THIS IS OUR LEGACY

The Virginia State University Alumni Association was organized in 1889 for the mutual benefit and prosperity of Virginia State University, its graduates, former students, and others committed to our beloved alma mater. As a collection expression of gratitude to VSU we form ourselves into this association so that our work and dedication will strengthen and support our alma mater ensuing that it remains a vialbe insitution and that memories of our school life will be kept alive.

The Virginia State University Alumni Association was organized in 1889 for the mutual benefit and prosperity of Virginia State University, its graduates, former students, and others committed to our beloved alma mater. As a collection expression of gratitude to VSU we form ourselves into this association so that our work and dedication will strengthen and support our alma mater ensuing that it remains a vialbe insitution and that memories of our school life will be kept alive.

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INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to provide a key role in recruiting top students to the University. Your membership gives you the opportunity to work with the VSU Admissions Office to assist in the recruitment and retention of future students and new alumni. Your involvement helps to provide current students with a sense of security in knowing that someone cares for their well-being while they’re matriculating at the University.

Your involvement with the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides a distinct opportunity to provide a key role in recruiting top students to the University. Your membership gives you the opportunity to work with the VSU Admissions Office to assist in the recruitment and retention of future students and new alumni. Your involvement helps to provide current students with a sense of security in knowing that someone cares for their well-being while they’re matriculating at the University.

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STAY INFORMED

Receive timely University and Alumni Association news and exclusive University event invitations tailored to you. News about local alumni chapter events and university events are always featured in our alumni newsletter and/or social media platforms first. Alumni association members are always in the loop.

Receive timely University and Alumni Association news and exclusive University event invitations tailored to you. News about local alumni chapter events and university events are always featured in our alumni newsletter and/or social media platforms first. Alumni association members are always in the loop.

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ENRICH YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Membership with an VSUAA alumni chapter in your area provides you an opportunity to enhance the public image of Virginia State Univesity within your local community. Your involvement makes an impact in your local community by not only providing a sense of unity among local alumni but by also offering opportunities for service, friendship and networking.

Membership with an VSUAA alumni chapter in your area provides you an opportunity to enhance the public image of Virginia State Univesity within your local community. Your involvement makes an impact in your local community by not only providing a sense of unity among local alumni but by also offering opportunities for service, friendship and networking.

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BECOME AN ADVOCATE

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides parents of current students at the University with an advocate who is familiar with the University’s policies and procedures. It also helps provide leverage with local delegates to the Virginia General Assembly for University fund. (There is strength in numbers)

Joining the Virginia State University Alumni Association provides parents of current students at the University with an advocate who is familiar with the University’s policies and procedures. It also helps provide leverage with local delegates to the Virginia General Assembly for University fund. (There is strength in numbers)

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LEVERAGE YOUR NETWORK

Whereever your plans take you after graduation day, please know that your Alumni Association will be there to help you maintain your valuabe Trojan connections. Stay involved in the life and traditions of the University through the Virginia State University Alumni Association in your journey of exploring life after graduation. As our graduation gift to you, all new graduates receive one-year free membership into the Virginia State Univesity Alumni Association.

Whereever your plans take you after graduation day, please know that your Alumni Association will be there to help you maintain your valuabe Trojan connections. Stay involved in the life and traditions of the University through the Virginia State University Alumni Association in your journey of exploring life after graduation. As our graduation gift to you, all new graduates receive one-year free membership into the Virginia State Univesity Alumni Association.

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Notice of Public Meeting

VSUAA announces its next Board of Directors meeting.

Date:  May 2025
Time:  TBA
Place:  Email for Zoom meeting link

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Become A VSU Class Coordinator

The VSU Class Coordinator Program comprises a loyal group of alumni representing their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors who help build a strong connection between classmates and the University.
Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is a great way to remain involved after graduation, and you can be as active as your schedule allows.
Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:
  • Communicate regularly with classmates via letters, calls, emails, or social networking Websites.
  • Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
  • Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities such as regional events and reunions.
  • Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
  • Serve as a reunion planning committee member in your special reunion years.
  • Promote class giving and participation 
  • Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information for classmates
If you want to become a class coordinator, please get in touch with the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(If you don't see your class year represented, please consider becoming a coordinator)



Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In March

Here's to another year of good health and happiness. We hope it's a great day!

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    VSUAA Tidewater Chapter

    Set Sail for the Trojan Spirit All-White Lunch Day Party Cruise! 

    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the water!   Set sail on the Spirit, a beautiful ship, for an extraordinary cruise that'/s the event of the summer - an afternoon filled with sun, fun, and fellowship!  This inaugural fundraiser is a celebration of VSUAA and the Tidewater Chapter Alumni Chapter's vibrant community, and your participation will support scholarships, endowments, and student success initiatives.   Don't miss out on an amazing experience with a high vibe, delicious food, and unforgettable memories!  

    July 19, 2025, from 3 PM - 5 PM (Boarding at 2:30 PM)
    The Spirit Ship, Norfolk, VA
    Dock 333 Waterside Dr.

    What To Expect:

    • Chef-Prepared Buffet: Savor a specially curated buffet-style lunch prepared by city cruise experiences.  Meal accommodations must be made in advance for dietary restrictions; please contact us early
    • Cash Bar:  Enjoy beverages from a full-service bar.  
    • Music & Dance:  Dance to your favorite beats on our private floor/deck with a live DJ
    • Endless Fun & Fellowship: Enjoy the company of fellow Trojans, family, friends, and guests as we cruise through the beautiful waters of Tidewater. 
    • 1:45 PM arrival for check-in

    For more information, email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Ticket Options | Casino Night Fundraiser | Save The Date for Next Year's Cruise:  June 2026

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