Highlander Days are held every spring for admitted freshmen and transfer students
at Radford University. This year, the number of students and guests registered for
the three events brought nearly 3,000 people to the Radford and Roanoke locations
– the largest group in university history.
“We are starting to see a surge in interest in programs across the university that
include nursing, business, cybersecurity, education and criminal justice,” said Vice
President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications Dannette Gomez Beane.
“These are in-demand fields that guarantee job placement, which is important for these
students.”
Most of the participants were Virginia residents. With the recently announced Radford
Tuition Promise program, qualified families are hoping to benefit from the institutional
commitment to cover 100% of tuition costs. Due to FAFSA delays, these families are
still waiting for final confirmation of their eligibility.
Even without the assurance of aid packages, admitted students are confident that Radford
will provide substantial financial support for a higher education college option.
Fewer students are choosing virtual degrees and instead are choosing the more traditional
campus experience that Radford offers at an affordable tuition rate, among the lowest
in the state.
Students who attended a Highlander Day felt reassured with their decision to choose
Radford; as prospective student Stella Fredrick shared, “Great enthusiastic energy
on campus, and I could tell it was genuine.”
This year, the university plans to change its enrollment trajectory from declining
to growing, with an incoming class that is larger than last year. The admissions process
and financial aid awarding continues through June 1.
Radford University is a comprehensive public university that has received national
recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well
as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds,
innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life
on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students
many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over
200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student
engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic
offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford,
Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for
some 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia, as part of Radford University
at Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of
health sciences programming, outreach and service.
