Bachelor of Science in Foreign Languages & Literature

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for WORLD LANGUAGES

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

• Earn a transferable associate degree

• Earn a minimum of 2.8 GPA for the associate degree

• Good academic standing at current institution

• Please visit the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to explore different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors. (Resource Center).

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu

• Admission Application: By March 1 for priority fall admission and November 1 for priority spring admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

• Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid, FAFSA priority deadline March 1.

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and Radford University within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Complementing a first major like business, health sciences, criminal justice, or international studies with new or continuing language skills and acquisition.

• Broadening your understanding of history and culture from a cross-cultural perspective.

• Preparing for graduate study in a cultural or language-related field.

• Personalized advising on careers and academic progress through the major by a faculty member in your area of interest.

• A close network of peers who can support you as you progress through your program.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the baccalaureate degree from RU.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior).

• Credit for Prior Learning: Specific course credit will only be added to a student record once official scores are received and evaluated by the Office of Admissions. An official Joint Services Transcript should be sent for evaluation of specific military credit.

• Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.

• Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.

• With 70+ bachelor's degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

• Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.

• Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.

• 16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.

• Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• Licensed Spanish language K12 educators are in high demand across the Commonwealth.

• Foreign language lab to help you practice your new linguistic skills in a supportive, structured environment with peers and qualified, trained tutors.

• Internship or study abroad is required for most foreign language majors, with funding available through the Kirk Foundation Scholarship and other scholarships.

• Radford offers a summer study program abroad in China, France, Mexico, and Spain— and a semester or year's study in China, Germany, Spain, and Mexico.

• Heritage speakers may choose an accelerated path through the major.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Of students who apply, about 65% of transfer applicants are accepted to Radford University and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from Virginia community colleges.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Studying a foreign language provides you with international skills that enhance your opportunities to work in business or health care, government or law, library science, arts, education, diplomacy or the military, and in publishing, communication, or tourism.

• Students in foreign languages may participate in the experiential learning program internship, where they can practice in fields such as law, public health, social services, business, communication, and human resources.

• Employment opportunities increase for those who are fluent in more than one language.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Must achieve a grade point average of 2.75 or higher in all courses attempted in the major to graduate with a major in Foreign Languages and Literatures.

• BS degree is available only to Spanish majors seeking K12 licensure as Spanish language educators.

• To enter the teacher education program students must have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA.

• Licensure requirements in VA require an additional 15-20 credits beyond the 120 required for graduation for field placements and professional education coursework.