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Public 4-Year
Red, (194,1,27); Grey, (128,130,133)
Highlander
Undergraduate
10695
Transfer-in
1800
Overall
23
Years 1 & 2
28
Years 3 & 4
15
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Academics
Freshman Definition
Applicants are considered freshman applicants if they apply to attend Radford following their high school attendance, re...see moreApplicants are considered freshman applicants if they apply to attend Radford following their high school attendance, regardless of Dual Enrollment credits earned. Students attending another institution of higher learning then applying to Radford are considered transfer applicants.
Freshman Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Admissions and Financial
Application Fee
There is no fee to apply to Radford University.
Application Type(s)
Freshman
Transcripts
Freshman applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitt...see moreFreshman applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitted for application review but an official copy is needd upon enrollment. GED holders must submit their official GED scores. Transfer applicants must submit an official transfer from every institution attended following high school. If a transfer applicant has earned less than 24 credit hours, they must also submit a copy of their high school transcript.
Tests
Freshman applicants must submit their high school transcript. Transfer applicants must submit a transcript from every in...see moreFreshman applicants must submit their high school transcript. Transfer applicants must submit a transcript from every institution attended; if they have less than 24 credit hours earned, they should also submit their high school transcript. Submission of ACT or SAT scores is not required for any applicant, though applicants may chose to submit if they wish.
Essay
Essays are welcome but not required. Students may submit an essay as part of their admissions application.
Letter of Recommendation
Recommendation letters are welcome but not required.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Important Dates
Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
1-Feb
Freshman Financial Aid Date
15-Jan
Freshman Priority Application Deadline
Fall
1-Dec
Freshman Financial Aid Date
15-Jan
Academics
Transfer Definition
Students should apply for transfer admission if they have attended any other institution of higher education after gradu...see moreStudents should apply for transfer admission if they have attended any other institution of higher education after graduating high school or obtaining their GED. If a student has less than 24 credit hours earned, they will be asked to provide high school transcripts. Students completing college credits as part of their high school curriculum should apply using the freshman application.
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completio...see moreCompletion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the RU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequesisites needed for the major.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Course Transfer Criteria
Min grade for courses to transfer: C
Admissions and Financial
Application Fee
Radford University does not require an application fee.
Application Type(s)
Transfer
Transcripts
Transfer applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all college level work and submit official high sch...see moreTransfer applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all college level work and submit official high school transcripts if they have completed less than 24 hours of college-level work or no college level math.
Tests
Radford University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or merit-based scholarship consideration. Students m...see moreRadford University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or merit-based scholarship consideration. Students may submit AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment information fo review and potential credit; however, these are not required for admission.
Essay
Essays are welcome but not required. You may complete the optional essay prompt on your admissions application.
Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations are welcome but not required.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
65%
Estimate
Minimum GPA
2.0
Estimate
Important Dates
Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
1-Jun
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
1-Nov
Transfer Financial Aid Date
15-Jan
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Fall
1-Mar
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Spring
1-Nov
Explore Our Majors
The links below take you to pages on the Radford University website. Use Catalog Search to find their programs and courses in this portal.
Special Transfer Opportunities
Academic Options
Offers Credits for Prior Learning
Flexible Degree Options
Online Degree Options Available
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Summer Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
High School Dual Enrollment
Reverse Transfer
Campus Services and Engagement
Career Services
Student Clubs & Organizations
Sports
Military Friendly
Yellow Ribbon Program
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