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Transfer Students Requirements and Course Listings
See the
Community College Transfer Guide for information on Transferable
Virginia Community College and Richard Bland College Courses. It includes information
on transfer statistics, general education requirements, and links to requirements
and course listings in PDF format. (You must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader software
to open and read this document.) The site also allows you to search for your Virginia
Community College or Richard Bland College Courses to determine if they will transfer
to Radford University, or to search the Radford University courses to determine
which classes you need to take at the Virginia Community Colleges or Richard Bland
College for transfer credit to RU.
Transfer Credit Policy
There is no limit to the number of hours a student may transfer. One quarter of
the semester hours required for a degree must be taken at RU. Half of the required
major courses must be taken at RU. All students must be enrolled at Radford during
the last semester before graduation. Forty percent of the degree must include 300/400
level courses. A minimum C cumulative grade point average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) on
all coursework attempted is required for consideration.
Evaluation of transcripts for acceptance of transfer credits is done by RU's Admissions
Office upon admission. An official credit evaluation will show courses and credits
that are accepted and fulfill RU requirements. Grades do not transfer to RU, only
credit hours.
Credits are usually accepted from institutions accredited by the appropriate regional
accrediting agency, provided that they carry a grade of "C" or better. Radford does
not give transfer credit for professional education courses completed at two-year
colleges.
Students who have earned an associate's degree from a Virginia Community College
based on a baccalaureate-oriented sequence of courses will be granted junior status
and will have satisfied RU's general education requirements. This includes the associate
of arts, associate in sciences and the associate in arts and sciences degrees. Departmental
general education requirements must also be met. Community college students completing
the "Transfer Module" will receive credit toward partial completion of RU's general
education requirements.
If you are enrolled at another college at the time of acceptance, your final evaluation
cannot be made until the complete official transcript is received.
If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college level coursework,
your high school transcripts and standardized test results will be considered along
with your college course work. In high school you should have completed 21 units
of work. Most successful applicants have taken:
- 4 units of English
- 4 units of college preparatory math
- 4 units in laboratory sciences
- 4 units in social studies, including American history
- 4 units in foreign language.
If you have any questions concerning the transfer of credits, contact the Admissions
Office at (540) 831-5371, or via e-mail at ruadmiss@radford.edu
Application Process -- New Applicants
- You can
apply on-line or complete and submit a paper application. Each requires
a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Use our online form to request an application,
or
download and print an application from our website.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college level
coursework or if you have not completed a college level math course, have your high
school transcript and your Scholastic Assessment Test I (SAT I) results sent to
the RU Office of Admissions. RU accepts the American College Testing Program (ACT)
in place of the SAT I.
* Transfer applicants must have a minimum C (2.0) cumulative GPA on all work attempted
to be considered for admission. Students must also have completed a college
level math course or the high school equivalent (Algebra I, II, and Geometry).
The Application Process - Previous Applicants
- Students who have submitted an application to RU within the past three
years must complete and submit a
reactivation form to be reconsidered
for admission.
- Submit any additional transcripts of work completed since submission
of the original application.
The Application Process - Applicants Who Have Previously Attended
RU
- Complete and submit the
request for readmission. To learn more about
the readmission process and criteria, visit the
Registrar’s Office.
Class Standing
A student's class standing is determined at the beginning of each semester and will
not be changed during that semester.
Freshman - 0-25 semester hours
Sophomore - 26-55 semester hours
Junior - 56-85 semester hours
Senior - 86 and above
A minimum of 120 semester hours must be completed to earn a degree.
The Selection Process
The priority deadline for transfer
students applying for the fall semester is June 1. Applications are received
on a rolling basis. Decisions are sent within 4-6 weeks after the application becomes
complete. The priority deadline for transfer students applying for the spring semester
is November 1.
If you wish to compete for scholarships,
have your complete application package in the Office of Admissions by March 15 for
the fall semester.
While admission to Radford is selective,
decisions are based on a number of factors. The committee is interested in what
makes you "you" - the unique combination of skills, interests and motivation that
will enable you to be successful at Radford and in the world beyond. Please feel
free to include personal comments and recommendations.
Transfer applicants will be considered
on the basis of previous college performance and courses taken. Pre-nursing students
are strongly advised to complete units in biology and chemistry. RU uses the College
Board Advanced Placement Tests and the College Level Examination Program to award
graduation credits.
Important Dates
June 1 - Priority Deadline for fall semester
November 1 - Priority Deadline for spring semester