Transfer applicants who meet the following criteria will receive direct admission to Radford University*:
*Students interested in the Traditional Nursing program on main campus must also apply to the Nursing program.
*Direct admission is not offered to degree completion programs (Business Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Secure Software Development) , fast-track programs (RN-to-BSN), or programs that require faculty review (Medical Laboratory Science)
*Music and Dance majors must have a successful audition in their respective program to be admitted to their major.
1. Complete Radford's application or list Radford on the Common App. Information to keep in mind as you complete your application:
2. Submit transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not credit was earned or is desired. This includes transcripts from dual-enrollment courses taken in high school as well as official score reports for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
An unofficial copy of transcripts may be used for admission review; however, an official copy directly from issuing institution is required prior to enrollment and for transferable credit review. Students must be in good standing at their most current institution to be considered for admission.
If you have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college-level coursework, please also submit your high school transcript with your application.
3. Check the status of your application using your Highlander Portal to ensure all materials are received. Once a decision is made, you’ll see it here first!
The Admissions staff automatically reviews all applicants with a completed application by March 1 for our Transfer Excellence and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. All documents submitted with the application will be utilized in the scholarship consideration. Transfer Excellence - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0+ and completion of 30+ transferable credit hours.
Phi Theta Kappa - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2+ and completion of 30+ transferable credit hours. Must be a member of PTK.
GPA and credit hour requirements must be fulfilled by March 1.
Virginia Transfer Grant - a Virginia state grant awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Complete the Transfer Grant application to be considered.
Additional aid opportunities - Admitted incoming students may choose to apply for Foundation Scholarships; priority deadline to apply is Feb 5.
We strongly encourage all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov. This is how we determine federal and state grants, loans and work study programs for which you may be eligible.
Our financial aid team is available to assist you and your family with questions about the FAFSA . Thank you for your patience.
We will release decisions for fall applicants beginning November 15. After this date, decisions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants can expect a decision typically 2-3 weeks after their application is complete.
Admission notifications are posted in our Highlander Portal and sent through postal mail. If your address has changed since you applied or you need us to resend instructions on how to activate your applicant portal, please contact us at admissions@radford.edu to update your information.
Fall entry
We will continue to accept and review Freshmen and Transfer applications through July 1 as space allows. Domestic students who are considering admission after the posted deadlines should email Sherry Hazelwood, Senior Director of Transfer Recruitment, at shazelwood@radford.edu. International students who are considering admission after the posted deadlines should email Ismael Betancourt Velez, Chief Global Officer, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.
Spring entry
Freshmen and Transfer applications are reviewed for Spring entry through December 1 as space allows. Domestic students who are considering admission after the posted deadlines should email Sherry Hazelwood, Senior Director of Transfer Recruitment, at shazelwood@radford.edu. International students who are considering admission after the posted deadlines should email Ismael Betancourt Velez, Chief Global Officer, at ibetancourtvelez@radford.edu.
Yes! Radford University offers an Honors College that students are invited to apply for based upon meeting certain criteria. You are automatically reviewed upon applying to Radford University. If you meet the admissions criteria, you will receive a follow-up email with application instructions. Learn more about the Honors College.
In addition to the Honors College, we offer several other optional academic programs that students can apply for such as Research Rookies and Living-Learning Programs.
Several of our performing arts majors- such as music and dance-require an audition in order to be accepted into the major.
Medical Laboratory Science requires faculty review of admission applications in addition to review by the admissions committee. Any additional documents required will be added to the application checklist in your Highlander Portal.
Other academic programs do not require an additional application before enrolling but do require certain pre-requisite classes and an application later on in your education at Radford.
After submitting your application to Radford University, you will receive an email within three business days that includes instructions on how to activate your Highlander Portal in order to check your application status, update your information, or submit documents.
If it has been more than three business days and you have not received this email, please contact us at admissions@radford.edu or 540-831-5371
In addition to the application, transfer applicants should submit:
Please note that we can use unofficial college transcript(s) for transfer application review, but an official copy directly from issuing institution is required prior to enrollment and for transferable credit review.
Transfer students are automatically reviewed for the Virginia Transfer Grant and our Transfer Excellence Scholarship as part of the admissions application review process. Awarded scholarships will be included in your admit letter.
In addition, Radford University offers Foundation Scholarships that incoming students are eligible to apply for after being accepted to Radford University.
Learn more about what is waiting for you at Radford University! Our admitted students page is the perfect place to get started. Here, you can find more info about how to confirm your enrollment as well as opportunities to connect with campus and other incoming students.
Due to FAFSA and VASA complications, will will continue to work with families through July for Fall 2024 enrollment.
Confirm your enrollment by completing the Enrollment Confirmation Form and paying a $200 deposit in your Highlander Portal.
New freshmen and transfer students who are unable to pay the enrollment deposit may request to waive the required enrollment deposit by completing a Waiver Request form. The Office of Admissions will review each waiver request and respond within three business days.