Thank you for your interest in referring a friend, family member, co-worker, or peer for the Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at VCU Business. If the candidate you refer is admitted and enrolls in the fall 2025 cohort, they will receive a one-time award of $2,000, disbursed in full their first semester after the fall add/drop date.

To complete your referral, please review the details below. You will be asked to enter your information (full name and email), your referral’s information (full name and email), as well as a brief statement explaining why you think they would be a good candidate for the Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program.

Once you submit your referral, your nominee will receive an email informing them that you are recommending them as a candidate for the VCU MDA Weekend Program. This email will provide instructions for them on how to complete their application if they haven’t already started it.

Important Notes:

• Nominations and awards are only applicable to incoming students in the Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program fall 2025 cohort.
• Students may only receive one $2,000 award, regardless of how many nominations they receive.
• This is a one-time award that will be disbursed to the student's account if they have a balance or sent as a refund check after the fall add/drop date.
• You are welcome to make multiple nominations, please complete a new form for each new referral.