Bachelor of Arts 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.

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.

• 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.

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 requirements.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Specific course credit will only be added to a student record once official scores are received and evaluated.

• 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.

• 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.

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

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

Program Successes & Highlights

• 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.

• Radford offers a summer study program abroad in China, France, Mexico, and Spain.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Of students who apply, about 65% of transfer applicants are accepted to Radford University.

• Learn more 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.

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.