Student Room Access

Geographic Scope: Richmond, Virginia region

Focus Areas: Civic engagement, exposure to diverse viewpoints, speaker interaction, student networking

Program Description:
Free admission program for students to view Richmond Forum programs in a dedicated student space and interact directly with featured speakers through moderated Q&A sessions.

Program Details:

• Separate viewing room from main theater during each Richmond Forum program
• Capacity: Up to 100 students per program
• Cost: Free admission
• Direct Q&A interaction opportunity with featured speakers
• Moderated discussion format
• Richmond Forum Scholars serve as moderators and facilitators
• Five programs per season featuring nationally and internationally prominent speakers and leaders

Eligibility:

• Open to local area students (age not explicitly stated but appears to be middle and high school level)

How to Access:

• Applications/registration through The Richmond Forum website

Contact:

• The Richmond Forum
• 110 South 15th Street Suite B
• Richmond, VA 23219
• Office: (804) 330-3993
• Office Hours: 9am – 5pm

Organization: The Richmond Forum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization.

How to Access the Student Room

1. Check Schedule: View the 2025-2026 Richmond Forum schedule on the website
2. Apply for Access: Submit application through The Richmond Forum website for Student Room access
3. Cost: No cost (free admission)
4. What to Expect:
   • View featured speaker program in dedicated student room
   • Participate in moderated Q&A with the speaker
   • Interact with other local students
   • Meet Richmond Forum Scholars who moderate the session
5. Contact for Questions:
   • Office: (804) 330-3993
   • Office Hours: 9am – 5pm