TITLE 8. EDUCATION
TITLE 8. EDUCATION
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: Virginia Commonwealth University is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4002 A 6 of the Code of Virginia, which exempts educational institutions operated by the Commonwealth.
Title of Regulation: 8VAC90-60. Weapons Regulation (amending 8VAC90-60-20).
Statutory Authority: § 23.1-1301 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: June 16, 2025.
Agency Contact: Jason Block, Senior Compliance and Policy Analyst, Virginia Commonwealth University, 901 West Franklin Street, P.O. Box 842527, Richmond, VA 23284, telephone (804) 828-2336, FAX (804) 828-1887, or email blockj2@vcu.edu.
Summary:
The amendment allows the Chief of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department, with concurrence of the President of VCU, to authorize personnel with security responsibilities other than police officers to carry a weapon on campus if that individual meets necessary training standards.
8VAC90-60-20. Possession of weapons prohibited.
Possession or carrying of any weapon by any person, except a police officer, is prohibited on university property in academic buildings, administrative office buildings, medical venues, clinics, laboratories, research facilities, student residence buildings, and dining facilities; or while attending sporting, entertainment, or educational events. Entry upon the aforementioned university property described in this section in violation of this prohibition is expressly forbidden. The Chief of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department, with concurrence of the President of VCU or the president's designee, may authorize specific university employees with security responsibilities to possess or carry a weapon. Such employees must meet or exceed the training standards of the Department of Criminal Justice Services for law-enforcement officers.
VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8267; Filed May 21, 2025