Maps

From a Computer

When you open the Interactive Campus Map, the default view is to show the Monroe Park Campus with building labels turned on.

In the left sidebar, each category can be clicked to drill in and view more detail about the locations in that category. To show all of the locations under a single category, click on the box to the right of the category title (Housing, Dining, Athletics & Recreation, etc.). This will cause icons to display on the map for each clickable location or feature. You can select more than one box to show multiple locations and categories simultaneously.

On the map, click on an icon on the map to open information in the sidebar - a description, photos, and more.

From a Mobile Device

When you open the Interactive Campus Map from a mobile device, use the hamburger menu in the upper left (three horizontal lines) to begin navigating. Clicking that menu will open Locations tab by default.

In the open menu, each category can be clicked to drill in and view more detail about the locations in that category. To show all of the locations under a single category, click on the box to the right of the category title (Housing, Dining, Athletics & Recreation, etc.). This will cause icons to display on the map for each clickable location or feature. You can select more than one box to show multiple locations and categories simultaneously. Once you have selected the category or location you wish to view, simply swipe the menu out of the way to view the icons on the map.

On the map, click on an icon on the map to open information - a description, photos, and more - then swipe the information panel open from the bottom of your mobile device. Use the X in the upper right to close the information panel for that category or location, and see the map again.

From a Computer

To zoom the map, use the +/- buttons in the upper right. The home button will reset your map view. The tiled layer icons will allow you to toggle between the 3D building view and a satellite view. Click and drag anywhere on the map to move the map within the window.

From a Mobile Device

Click and drag anywhere on the map to move the map within the window. Pinch in or out to zoom the map. Use the Map Controls button at the bottom of the screen to control options for zoom control and map or satellite view.

From a Computer

To quickly switch between campuses use the gold drop-down list at the top of the map.  Clicking the home icon or the VCU logo in the upper left corner of the map will reset the map to the Monroe Park Campus.

From a Mobile Device

To quickly zoom to any of the three featured campuses, tap the Map Links button at the bottom of the screen and tap on a campus.

Please note: We're still improving the Wayfinding feature and will adjust routes based on user feedback and testing. The directions provided are the best fit from the main entrance of the origin building to the main entrance of the destination building. You may need to alter the directions slightly if you're not departing from the building's main entrance.

From a Computer

To generate point-to-point walking directions on campus from a computer, click the Wayfinding icon in the upper left of the map next to the search box. This will open the Wayfinding feature, where you'll be able to input two points on campus, select walking or driving instructions, and view barrier-free routes*.

From a Mobile Device

To generate point-to-point walking directions on campus from a mobile device, tap the Wayfinding button at the bottom of the screen. This will open the Wayfinding feature, where you'll be able to input two points on campus, select walking or driving instructions, and view barrier-free routes*.

* Barrier-free routes are intended only to provide recommended routes where obstacles like stairs, curbs, etc. will be avoided.  Barrier-free route recommendations are not guaranteed to be 100% accessible.

From a Computer

To share a map view use the share button located in the upper right corner of the screen. While you have a building or location's information panel open, you can also use the share icon located in the upper left corner to direct a friend straight to that information.

From a Mobile Device

To share a map view, use the share button at the bottom of the screen to grab the URL for the map view that you are currently looking at. If you want to share a specific location's information panel, open the location that you want to share. From there, using the sharing icon to open a variety of sharing options.

The print icon is located in the upper right on computers.  At this time there is no print feature available for mobile devices.

Click the print icon and then click Generate Print Map.  You will see a legend of options on the left and a red box over the map on the right.

Select the Page Size (Letter, Legal, A4), Orientation (Landscape or Portrait), and Resolution. Note that higher resolutions will take longer to generate.

Choose the categories and/or locations you want to include on the map by checking/unchecking the boxes next to the listed locations. If there are any tours on the map, you can click the tours tab to print the tour stops and routes.

Customize the view of the map to be printed inside the red box. You can move the red box around by clicking and dragging on it.  Make the box smaller or larger by dragging one of the corner squares.

Enter a title for your map.

Next, choose the file type (PDF or PNG), whether you would like grid lines to display on your print map (this will give a lettered and numbered grid to match locations on the map with the legend), and select if you want numbered markers or location marker icons.

Finally, you have the option to print just the map imagery (with no legend or icons), turn off the map layer behind the renderings, turn off the 3D renderings themselves, the coordinates, or the compass.

Once you have completed your customization, click the Generate Print Map button at the bottom of the legend. After about 30 seconds, you will have a custom print map!