Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in History

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for HISTORY

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree based on the History Curriculum

• Earn a minimum of 2.8 GPA for the associate degree

• Good academic standing at current institution

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 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority deadline of March 1 at https://studentaid.gov/  

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Complete your English courses and first math course in your first year.

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

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• History majors may earn either a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Science degree prepares you for careers in business, law or government. The Bachelor of Arts degree prepares you for similar careers and is recommended for students planning graduate work in history or related fields of study. Careful planning of the undergraduate program, with supplementary courses in other fields, can equip you for future positions in libraries, museums, archives or similar institutions and for research-oriented occupations.

• If you would like a career as a professional educator teaching social studies in a middle school or a high school, the Social Sciences program is the program for you. Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary major, the primary purpose of which is to provide licensure to teach social studies at the secondary level (high school and middle school). In addition, there is a Non-Teaching Option for students who are unable to complete the Teaching Option.

• By studying history at Radford University, you will explore the past to understand the present, and you will learn to think, research, write, and speak—analytically and effectively, universal skills that are applicable to a wide variety of fields.

• The Department of History’s Center for Archives and Digital History is a place where one can learn and apply practical skills in the preservation and organization of historical documents. Students work directly with growing collections of letters, diaries, manuscripts and other documents.

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, and CLEP are 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 in state-of-the-art facilities and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

• Transfer students have the option of choosing 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 college 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

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

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

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Students can go on to graduate programs at the M.A. or Ph.D. level in History, Law, Education, Museum Studies, Library Science.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students must complete 120 total credit hours and all BA/BS major requirements.

• Students must earn an overall and major GPA of 2.000.