General Transfer Planning Guide

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

• Earn a transferable associate degree

• Earn a minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA

• Good standing at the current institution

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors.

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?

• Completing your English and first math courses in your first year is recommended

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center www.TransferVirginia.org

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

Which Majors Will Be Available To Me Through This GAA?

• Admission to the university is guaranteed through this agreement and students are generally admitted into a pre-major. Students work with an advisor to change into their degree granting path once requirements are met.

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: AP, IB, CLEP and other accelerated credit programs will be evaluated for credits (based on receipt and evaluation of official scores).

• 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

What Resources Are Available To Help Me Select A Major?

• Radford University’s career coaches in Career and Talent Development can help you discover what career paths may best fit your unique talents and skills.

• Academic advisors in our Highlander Success Center can help you understand our majors, minors and concentrations.

• Learn more about career pathways at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree 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 Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

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

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org