Radford University Admissions

RADFORD
UNIVERSITY
Our goal at RADFORD UNIVERSITY is to be a model for student-centered learning,
transforming our students into graduates who will be among the most sought after by the
nation’s best employers.
RU offers a broad choice of challenging academic programs created by faculty who are
dedicated to student achievement and the development of young minds.
RU is one of the best colleges and universities in the Southeast United States, according to The
Princeton Review: “Students come to Radford University for the small class sizes, residential
community, dedicated professors, and academic excellence.”
RU balances professional education with liberal arts components and provides numerous
opportunities for applied research, scholarship, internships and international study and travel.
RU students tend to be independent, creative thinkers who work hard at whatever they do,
whether they are working to help pay for college, participating in student organizations,
volunteering on campus or in the community, or collaborating with a professor on a project.
Our students carry these traits through college and beyond into successful, productive careers.
The university is well known for its innovative use of technology in the classroom. RU was one
of the first universities in Virginia to integrate wireless technology campus wide, expanding
the boundaries of learning outside the classroom into the student center, dining halls and the
campus greens.
When you visit Radford, you will find a beautiful campus with a friendly atmosphere. You will
learn quickly that your fellow students, faculty and staff are eager for you to become engaged
in the university community. They will help ease the transition to your new adventure and the
challenges that await.
I personally look forward to welcoming you to Radford University, a great place to live
and learn.
Warm regards,
Penelope W. Kyle
President
RADFORD
Ask a Radford University student why he or she chose Radford and
you will usually hear something like “I fell in love with the university
because I knew I would be challenged here and could also have fun.”
RU’s 185-acre campus, with its plush green lawns, colorful seasons, historic buildings, scenic
views and easy access to great outdoor fun, is a special place. Our students come here to learn, grow,
and enjoy the best of college life. They leave with a world-class education and four years of lasting
memories.
Since 1910, Radford University has been educating motivated students and preparing them
for life beyond the classroom. As a co-educational, medium-size, comprehensive institution with
a rich history and tradition of
providing exceptional education, we offer the best of both
worlds — the challenges and
options of a big university and
the close-knit atmosphere of
a small school. RU balances
professional education with
liberal arts components and
provides numerous opportunities for applied research,
scholarship, internships and
international study and travel. Throughout its history,
Radford University has been
visionary, embracing new
concepts and technologies
that put the school at the
forefront of national trends
and providing a challenging
environment for students to
excel in and out of the classroom. Nationally recognized
for its individualized instruction, RU believes students
come first.
RU Facts
and
Figures
Theatre rehearsal for
A Comedy of Errors
106 undergraduate program options
48 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Students of color: 11%
Radford University, Radford, Va.
Founded in 1910
More than 40 study abroad
programs available
RU is a completely wireless campus.
Computing facilities with current
technologies and software on PC and
Macintosh platforms are available across
campus.
FUN
Student Body:
8,184 Undergraduates
1,040 Graduate Students
Students receiving
financial aid: 62%
Mascot: Highlander
Member of the Big South Conference
19 Division I Varsity Sports: 8 for men, 11 for women
The Undergraduate/Graduate Student
Engagement Forum permits student research
opportunities with faculty.
RU’s Selu Conservancy is an
“extended classroom” that features
380 acres of natural beauty, meeting
facilities and an observatory.
Female/Male Ratio: 60/40
Average Class Size: 30-40
5
Classes: 95%
taught by faculty
(not graduate students)
Number of states
represented: 45
Number of countries
represented: 47
Student Media at RU
offers print and Internetbased organizations
dedicated to bringing
professional quality media
to the college community:
The Tartan, Whim
Internet Magazine,
Radford on Camera,
and Exit 109.
The U.S. Department of Labor projects MORE THAN 1 MILLION
computer-related jobs are going to be created by the year 2014.
Hwajung Lee
and
Tracy Lewis
With your
RU
degree, there will be a place for you.
In her home country of South Korea, where males dominate the field of
computer science, Hwajung Lee has worked hard to be taken seriously in the
field of
information technology.
She moved to the U.S., where she had a better opportunity to research and
further her education. She was a systems analyst at the World Bank in D.C.,
earning her Ph.D. at George Washington University at the same time. She was
promoted to financial officer at the bank before leaving to become a full-time
student and finish her doctoral degree. Now an assistant professor at RU, she’s
able to pass on her life experience to students. She also wants to be a role
model for women who are driven to succeed in the field of IT.
“I’d like to guide and encourage them to complete their course of study and be
their mentor, if they want.”
And they have accepted her as a mentor. Due to the research experience
they gain under Lee’s supervision, her students go on to receive
top-rate jobs after graduation.
Lee’s colleague, Tracy Lewis, is also passionate about breaking down stereotypes
and encouraging students.
“I aspire to begin, and contribute to, the ongoing efforts of building support
networks to recruit and improve the success of unrepresented students,” she
says. “Specifically in the computing disciplines, I am engaged in research and
outreach activities to stem the tide of the declining women and minority graduates.”
In class, Lewis pushes her students to delve into studies beyond the classroom and assess student perceptions of IT students and professionals via an
image survey or develop the centralized IT research repository.
For Lewis, her career is about more than just getting up in the morning and
heading to work.
“Teaching is more than
a profession or career for me
—it’s a
charge.
I am charged with the task of nurturing and developing the critical thinking,
problem solving and life-long learning skills necessary to succeed in our technologically driven society.”
“Better pass boldly into that other world,
in the full glory of some passion…”
-James Joyce
Business management major
International studies minor
Has petted a kangaroo
and held a koala
Jolanta Wawrzycka
truly embodies the passion of which Joyce speaks. It’s
probably only appropriate that she is an internationally
renowned James Joyce scholar. Such passion is evident in
her work and in the classroom, where students talk of her
“instructional creativity and innovation” and her “infectious
enthusiasm.”
“
My courses are an extension of
my life-long effort to offer the world of experience
to students
—literally, by teaching multicultural/international authors
and offering a Study Abroad course in Ireland/Italy, and
philosophically by continuing to provide opportunities for
intellectual reflection and growth in the global context.
“I strive to create a classroom environment where reading a
book becomes a ‘pre-text’ for becoming better, more critical
‘readers’ of such cultural ‘texts’ around us as advertising, TV,
fashion, politics, and even technology.”
Wawrzycka is truly a “digital disciple.” All of her students are
required to complete digital research portfolios. She was
the first English professor to introduce
“Wireless Digital Classroom”
components in an English course. Her summer study
abroad students are asked to create websites
and podcasts based on their international
experiences.
Her innovative ideas have not gone
unnoticed. She has received an Award for
Innovative Excellence in Teaching,
Learning and Technology. She was also the RU nominee for the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in
Teaching, Learning and Technology.
Carly Hetmanek
Australia
spent a semester
in Coogee Beach,
(10 minutes away from
downtown Sydney), studying at the University of New South Wales. Seeking
a different cultural perspective on business, she took classes on globalization,
organizational management, marketing — and marine biology “just for fun.”
Her classmates were from around the world and across the U.S.
“The relationships I made out there have
followed me home, and I have some best friends
all over the country,” she says.
In her job at the Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay, Carly tested out
her interest in the hospitality industry. She worked with “wonderful
people” and interacted with Australians from across that country, thus
polishing her Aussie “lingo” and scoping out fads and hot spots to visit.
“Being in a different country for so long pushed me to
want to minor in international studies and be
able to travel or possibly work in a different country,”
says Carly.
“It also turned me into a beach bum. I couldn’t get enough of the beach! I had to move out to San
Diego for a summer job to be close to the beach once again.”
UNIVERSITY
RADFORD
Classroom
In the Classroom
RU professors are nationally
U. S. Professor of the Year, and nine
recognized and often quoted in news of our professors have been named
to the prestigious Fulbright Scholars
stories across the nation as expert
Program. Our faculty are committed
resources. More than 80 percent
to teaching and student achievement,
hold doctorates or terminal degrees
and their open-door policy fosters
in their fields. In recent years, the
Commonwealth of Virginia has named RU’s signature close student/professor
bonds.
Radford professors Outstanding
Faculty Award winners. We have a
Criminal investigations
Skeletal analyses
Archaeological excavations
These are classroom experiences
anthropology students get at RU. The classes are led by dynamic duo
Donna and Cliff Boyd
, award-winning teaching and research colleagues who are
also husband and wife.
U.S. Professor of the Year (2006)
Donna is a
, a distinction held by only three other faculty members from
any institution in Virginia. Cliff was named “Professional Archaeologist of the Year” by the Archaeological Society
of Virginia in 1998. Each has received a Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award, the highest honor given to educators at Virginia
colleges and universities. Both are volunteer adjunct members of the Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office, through
which they assist with homicide investigations involving skeletal remains.
The Boyds, who are co-directors of RU’s Forensic Science Institute, parlay their renown into opportunities
for their students to participate in the field, the laboratory and the classroom. They mentor students and supervise their
internships with federal and state agencies. Recently they led students to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, where they
searched for the remains of U.S. Marines missing in action since World War II.
“reflective of the
many excellent professors here at Radford University.”
About their awards, the Boyds say they are
RU has six undergraduate colleges and more than 106 undergraduate
program options. There are minors in most fields and pre-professional
programs in law, medicine, physical therapy and pharmacy. There
are hundreds of opportunities to become engaged in learning – in
and out of the classroom – through undergraduate research, the
Honors Academy and study abroad.
Academics
In the Classroom
The College of Business and Economics
The only thing constant in business is change and this college teaches accordingly.
Students are taught to compete in a global marketplace and are given real-world experiences
to help them excel after graduation. The curriculum is geared toward developing graduates
who are known and respected for sound business analysis, judgment and strategy. COBE
is one of only 13 business schools in the state of Virginia, and 426 worldwide, which have
achieved accreditaion by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB
International). AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
The College of Education and
Human Development
The College of Education and Human
Development offers 27 undergraduate and graduate
programs in the School of Teacher Education and
Leadership, the Department of Exercise, Sport and
Health Education, and the Department of Counselor
Education. Every program in the college focuses
on helping people and communities. All programs
are nationally accredited. Advanced technology,
international opportunities and responsive and engaged
faculty are a few of the reasons graduates of this
college are making a difference in the world.
The College of Humanities and
Behavioral Sciences
This college gives students access to interdisciplinary
opportunities that will prepare them to enter the workforce or
continue their education with a strong sense of values, ethics
and civic engagement. Students gain a liberal education and an
understanding of global, social and cultural issues needed to
thrive in our rapidly changing world.
The College of Science and
Technology
Mary Atwell
spent more than six weeks taking four
separate trips to states where women
have been executed since 1984. At
each stop, she examined 11 cases in
as much detail and depth as possible.
Her research eventually became the
content of her third book, Wretched
Sisters: Examining Gender and Capital
Punishment.
Atwell is a hard-working, goal-oriented
professor. Her specialty is criminal
justice, a subject that requires
a strong constitution and rigorous
research. And while her research
is intrinsically entrenched in heavy
topics, she tries to find the brighter
side of life.
“I am extremely serious about doing a
good job with my classes, my research,
and my campus responsibilities.
But I also think
there should be
a place for a
“It is always interesting to me to teach
classes where students realize that
they want to learn more about
the subject. The more they learn, the
more they question their preconceived
notions. It is a cliché to say that
learning is an active process, but
unless students have the desire to be
participants (not merely observers),
little real education takes place.”
lighter side.
I like to bring my dog, Maisie, to the
office. She brings a smile to everyone’s
face.”
Atwell also likes to motivate her
students to care about the disciplines
they are studying.
The core science, mathematics and technology
education necessary to function in a highly
technical, scientifically rich and culturally diverse
global economy are the focus of this college.
Its programs prepare students to become highly
skilled science and technology professionals.
Faculty and students collaborate on research and
there are significant opportunities for students to
gain practical experience through internships and
cooperative research programs.
The College of Visual and
Performing Arts
Opportunities abound in this comprehensive,
creative college. High-quality performances, both
on campus and off, provide exposure as well as
experience for students. Lectures and instruction by
visiting artists bring the world to campus. Students
are continually challenged by respected faculty who
have achieved prominence in various artistic fields by
showing in national galleries, producing albums or
performing internationally.
The Waldron College of Health and
Human Services
Waldron College is dedicated to educating students
and preparing them to be competent, ethical practitioners. As
one of the country’s most comprehensive and technologically
sophisticated educational environments, the college works with
community agencies to give students the opportunity to practice
what they learn in clinical settings. Students gain valuable insight
into what it means to be a caring service provider. The College
also seeks to engage students in collaborative projects that will
establish lasting relations with faculty.
Honors Academy
If you’re at the head of your high school
class, we want you to be at the head of your
college class, too. The Honors Academy provides
opportunities for faculty/student collaborative
scholarship and recognizes outstanding student
achievement. Honors Academy students may
choose to live in a residential learning community
that promotes interaction among academically
exceptional students. Honors Academy courses
encourage critical thinking skills and excellence
in written and oral communication. Students
pursuing an Honors Plan of Study are known as
Highlander Scholars. To graduate as a Highlander
Scholar, a student must complete 27 semester
hours of honors coursework including a
capstone project.
“The enthusiasm of these people for my personal
triumphs is the reason my next steps up the stairway will
be short strides.”
Jasmine Elmore describes her life as a stairway,
and RU has become one of her chosen steps. The choice has
led to a multitude of opportunities, including an Outstanding
Student Award and membership in such organizations as the
Pre-Dental Association. She’s also an Honors student.
honors
“The
community is a special place because the
students in it have no comprehension of the word ‘full.’ Our
favorite accomplishment is the next accomplishment, so we
are never satisfied with where we stand today.”
Beyond RU,
basketball
of writing
importance
Jasmine volunteers as a youth
coach. She’s also in the process
a children’s book about the
of dental health.
Where will she go next? She plans to attend the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. After
that, she hopes to open a free nutrition, wellness and dental
clinic for single mothers and their children.
Brittany Christian
’s chemistry research
team was awarded the opportunity to attend the Environmental Protection
Agency’s P3* competition. Team members presented their research on
the Mall in Washington, D.C. and earned an honorable mention for
RU from a field of more than 60 colleges and universities.
A cross country and track team member, Brittany was named RU’s
Most Improved Athlete in 2007. In 2008, she was selected for the
Big South Conference All-Academic Team and was RU’s
Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
“One of the reasons I chose RU, beyond achieving my
academic goals in science, was to participate in college athletics
on the cross country and track teams, which I feel rival most
nationally ranked teams,” she says.
Brittany is president of RU’s Green Team environmental
club and a member of the Honors Academy,
the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Wesley
Foundation.
*People, Prosperity and the Planet
“I want to make the most of every opportunity
as I begin planning for a career in museum
science education and continue to strive
in improving my athletic performances.”
Free-time activities:
puppetry, water coloring
and Legos.
Honored chemistry scholar
Decorated track athlete
Study Abroad
Ever wanted to live and study in another country? It can be an enriching experience filled with fun and
adventure. RU offers study abroad opportunities in Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, England, France,
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa,
Spain and Taiwan. Program options include short-term faculty-led summer programs, semester exchange
programs or semester affiliate programs. The Study Abroad Resource Library in Cook Hall has a wealth of
information that can point you in the right direction.
University 100 (UNIV 100)
Want to learn more about college and the choices offered at RU? Then you’ll want to take this course. UNIV 100 is a onecredit, graded course that gives students the information and support necessary to make a successful transition from high school
to college and provides the foundation on which students can build a successful college career. The course focuses on academic,
social and personal issues, including decision-making skills. UNIV 100 has its own RU-specific textbook, which includes university
and local resources, organizations and happenings. Studies have shown that RU students who take UNIV 100 persist at the
university in significantly greater numbers and are more likely and willing to talk with faculty and participate in campus events than
those who do not take the course. It’s optional, but if you take the class you’ll be ahead of the curve.
Learning Assistance and
Resource Center
At the Learning Assistance and Resource
Center (LARC), trained tutors and staff work
closely with students to assess their needs,
determine their strengths and weaknesses and
create academic goals based on each student’s
requirements. Tutors in math and science assist
students in both group and individual sessions.
Open math and science tutoring sessions
addressing specific courses are available
each semester.
The Career Center
RU’s center is designed to give you the best advantage
in developing the necessary skills for career success. It
will guide you through opportunities in each year of your
Highlander experience, including: assessing your interests
and personality type, working in multiple volunteer and
community service projects, shadowing professionals in
your field of study, taking advantage of campus leadership
programs, gaining experience in your field through
internships, developing professional skills for workplace
success, building a portfolio of accomplishments and a
résumé of relevant experience, and preparing for the world
beyond college.
We’re here for you
For all of the major decisions that you will make,
there’s someone here who can help you. We don’t expect
you to figure it all out by yourself. RU provides a variety
of services and programs to help you make the right
decisions about the classes you take, how to study and
manage your time, and how to set goals that will help you
achieve academic success.
University 100, a course designed especially to help
you make the transition from high school to college, is
the best way to get started. You’ll meet other students
who, like you, are new to RU and have lots of questions
about everything from what classes to take to how to
get involved on campus. RU professors are excellent
resources for your academic success. They’re highly
respected scholars, researchers and practitioners in their
fields. Most important, they are willing and ready to share
their knowledge with you.
Remember, success starts with getting the right
answers and being prepared to make the right decisions.
Undergraduate Majors and Programs
Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Art Education
Art History and Museum Studies
Studio
Biology
General Biology
Biotechnology
Environmental Biology
Biology Education*
Chemistry
Professional Chemist
Pre-Professional
Chemistry Education*
Communication
Communication Studies
Public Relations
Communication Sciences and
Disorders
Computer Science and
Technology
Computer Science
Database
Software Engineering
Networks
Criminal Justice
Dance
Ballet
Contemporary
Dance Education
Design
Fashion
Interiors
Economics
Basic
International
Managerial
English
English Education
Technical and Business Writing
Exercise, Sport and Health
Education
Athletic Training
Commercial and Corporate Fitness
Exercise and Sport Studies
Health Education/Health Promotion
Physical and Health Education
Sport Administration
Sports Medicine
Finance
Foods and Nutrition
Dietetics
Foreign Languages and Literatures
French
German
Spanish
Geography
Environmental Studies
General
Planning
Technical
Geology
Environmental and Engineering
Geosciences
History
History Education*
Information Science and Systems
Information Systems
Business Systems Development
Interdisciplinary Studies
Early Childhood/Early
Childhood Special
Education with 5th year M.S.
and licensure
Elementary Education
Liberal Arts - Non-teaching
Special Education: Deaf and Hard
of Hearing with licensure in
Hearing Impairment
Special Education: High
Incidence Disabilities with 5th
year M.S. and licensure in ED,
LD, and MR
Middle Education Licensure
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Mathematics Education*
Media Studies
Advertising
Journalism
Production Technology
Web Design
Medical Technology
Music
Music Business
Music Education
Music Therapy
Nursing
Philosophy and Religious
Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physics
Earth and Space Science
Physical Science
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Tourism and Recreation Management
Recreation Therapy
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Theatre
*Denotes programs that can be
pursued for teaching licensure,
not a defined degree program
LIFE
RU Life
Our students come from many different backgrounds, have many interests, love to get involved in campus and community
activities, and most importantly, they’re friendly. The opportunities to connect with people like you, or unlike
you — whichever you prefer—are endless.
It’s my first time living away from home. What will it be like?
“
My plans are
College will be a defining experience in your life. Of course, your main goal is to get an education, but
a big part of college life is the social experience. You’ll make connections with people and get involved in
activities that will enhance your education and personal growth.
Nearly all first-year students live on campus. It’s the best way to adjust to your new environment and
meet new friends. When you share a living space with people who share common goals and interests, it’s
easier to fit in and feel a part of the community. One of Radford’s most distinctive characteristics is its closeknit residential community.
as anyone who
BIG,
knows me
will tell you.”
Christopher Pund is full
of the “entrepreneurial spirit” and
is eager to break out on his own and
launch a couple of businesses. He knows
the “real world” is looming out there
after graduation, and he’s certainly not
afraid to face it head-on. His work at RU
has already positioned him to enter that
world with confidence.
What can I do at Radford?
The recreation and entertainment
opportunities here are abundant. You’ll like what
we have to offer.
Radford offers a variety of recreational
opportunities plus scenic places to visit. For
the outdoor enthusiast, we have hiking, biking,
horseback riding, canoeing and boating. Bisset
Park offers walking and jogging trails plus picnic
areas, as well as places to just sit and enjoy the
beauty. If it can be done outdoors, it can be
done here.
One of the greatest things about college
is being exposed to the greatest minds of our
time and seeing the world that we live in from
a different perspective. From the heartfelt poetry
of Maya Angelou to the challenging words of
environmentalist Adam Werbach, guest speakers
share with you their insights and create an
invaluable impression and a memory to last
forever.
RU brings to campus popular acts like
Matchbox 20, Ludacris, Outkast, Fuel, Busta
Rhymes, Jagged Edge, Billy Currington,
Jessica Andrews, Nina Sky and O.A.R.; jazz
greats Stanley Jordan and Ellis Marsalis;
comedians Dave Chappelle, Bruce Bruce, J.
Anthony Brown and MoNique; and legendary
performers such as the London City Opera and
the Pancho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Concerts,
festivals, movies, theatre, art exhibits, and more
offer something for everyone.
Chris has been involved in such
organizations as Collegiate Entrepreneurs
(he’s been the president), Phi Beta
Lambda (a national organization
for college students with an interest
in business), Delta Sigma Pi (a top
professional fraternity for business
students) and
Whim Internet Magazine
(the official Internet magazine of RU).
And he’s already running two businesses:
a website development business and an
eBay company. The words “business”
and “entrepreneur” are a common
denominator in all Chris does, and his
passion can easily be traced back to one
source: RU.
“My connection to RU is my life. Without the
experiences that RU has provided me I would not
be in the same place that I am today with the
knowledge and excitement that
I currently have.”
Nicole Thornton
has a multitude of talents. She is a
biker, a hiker, a runner; family-oriented
and a traveler. She’s also a student
excelling in the RU School of
Nursing program. It’s a study that
greatly influences her life outside of the
university, where she works for Carilion
Health Systems, a prominent hospital
network centered
in Virginia.
“Being in the nursing program has
broadened my knowledge of issues
within a hospital. It has given me a
different outlook on how to treat my
patients.”
Nicole specifically chose RU for its
nursing program and has found an
institution chock full of caring teachers.
“The professors are knowledgeable and
willing to work one-on-one with students.
All of the professors in this curriculum have been great assets.”
Nicole’s work with RU and the skills
she has gained as a nursing student will
be put to the test after graduation when
she looks at the option of becoming
an emergency room nurse. Maybe it’s
a job that would intimidate most, but
it’s a challenge that this nursing major
can face resolutely, knowing that she’s
prepared a lifetime for this.
Finance major
RU fundraiser
SMIPO member
Greg Murphy
has helped raise
more than $25,000 for RU by participating in the
telephone outreach program. He has called up to 100 RU
alumni and friends a day to ask for their support of the
university. He says it’s easy to connect with others who
love RU. “Nothing compares to Radford. I love
where I am, who I know and how close and tight
knit we are.”
Greg played RU rugby and participates in
intramural sports. In the Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization
(SMIPO) he helps manage nearly half a million dollars of the university’s
endowment. “SMIPO and rugby are two totally different types of organizations.
But being involved in both organizations has taught me how to manage my time
as efficiently as possible, since both are highly demanding,” says Greg.
After graduation, he plans to be employed in the finance sector.
“I strive to be very successful
at anything I do and to never
give up in any aspect of my life.
These are my goals.”
I am a fashion professional. My work spans across all
activities in the fashion design/merchandising fields.
I am passionate about the field of fashion, and I try to spread
this enthusiasm among my students.
I’m a demanding but compassionate professor, and I
give my students as much as I expect from them. My students
and I are often “in the trenches” together. I get to know each
of my students. We share the good and the bad together.
Sometimes I am “the bad.” No matter, I am steadfast,
honest and there for them.
Involved
Activities
Get Involved
Getting involved is easy at Radford University. With more than 200 clubs and organizations,
including Greek organizations, club sports, 400 intramural sports teams, NCAA Division I Big South
Conference athletics, exciting performances and events, lectures and much more, there’s an activity for
every interest.
Martin Sayer
focuses on what he
needs to do in order to achieve. And does he ever achieve!
Fashion is a terribly competitive and brutal field. I must help
my students not only master the subject matter, but also gain
survival skills for the market place.
I learn from my students.
They have taught me to
think before I react.
Radford provides a faculty/student experience that is
special and unique. I find that RU students benefit from
close faculty/student interaction. Many RU faculty maintain
long-term friendships with students due to this connection.
My students are my friends, future colleagues ... my legacy!
Farrell Doss
In his hometown of Hong Kong, he participates
in the Davis Cup tennis team, helps run tennis
camps/teaching sessions for young juniors, and
scouts future tennis stars.
As a freshman at RU, he beat Duke’s number one
player, who was also number two in NCAA
tennis rankings.
Runner-up for the NCAA American Rookie of the Year
2006 and 2007 Big South Tennis Player of the Year
2006 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Mideast Rookie of the Year
Earned 2008 all-state first-team distinction in singles and
second-team in doubles from Virginia Sports Information Directors
The sport administration major says he benefits from the tests life hands him on
and off the court:
“I have learned at RU to take every day as a new day —
it always brings a different set of challenges.”
Highlander Sports
With an established tradition of success, Radford has
19 intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA’s highest
level, Division I. RU is part of the Big South Conference and
fields scholarship teams in eight men’s and 11 women’s sports.
Highlander athletics claims 13 Academic All-Americans, 10
women’s basketball championships, and 31 Big South titles in
nine different sports. Our student-athletes not only excel on the
field, but in the classroom as well. Over half of RU’s 270 studentathletes (52 percent) have a GPA of 3.0 or better and 31 percent
of those were on the Dean’s list.
FUN
Club Sports
RU’s sport clubs — ice hockey, men’s rugby (2003, 2008 Division II
National Champions), women’s rugby, equestrian (Redcoats), ultimate frisbee
and wrestling — compete with other college clubs. They are extremely
competitive and fun to watch.
Intramural Sports
Intramurals are for everyone. A variety of individual and team sports/activities are available,
ranging from regular league competition to more informal tournaments and one-day events that
are intended to pique the varied interests of the RU community.
Clubs and Organizations
Whatever you like to do there’s probably a group of individuals at RU who share your interests. Our more than 200
clubs and organizations include academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities, Greek associations, student
government associations and more. The best way to start getting involved is by attending the Club Fair that takes place on
campus during the first week of classes in the Fall.
FUTURE
Where your RU
Degree Can
Take You
Dave Spetrino
(class of 1992),
discovered RU during his junior year of high school.
“It was about the personality
of the school,” he remembers. “The
personalities of people I met at RU were so interesting.”
Pum M. Lefebure
(class of 1997), co-founder and design
director of Design Army in Washington, D.C. is among the most respected and sought-after
graphic design professionals of her generation. She is a recognized face in professional
publications like Communication Arts, Graphis and Print and has won prestigious awards in
the industry including the ADDY, The Mohawk Show and The One Show.
Forever the optimist, Pum keeps enlarging her
vision and looking at things on the grand scale.
“I see Design Army becoming a global
player in the creative industry, and not just
in graphic design,” she says.
She gives RU credit for her success.
Recalling her studies under now-retired art professor Jennifer Spoon, Pum
says, “Ms. Spoon really pushed my design skills and taught me a basic
foundation of graphic design. I got ahead in my career by working in
RU’s Creative Services department. I spent most of my time there and
even got to design the RU Viewbook when I was a junior. That project
is what landed me a job in Washington, D.C. with the Supon Design
Group before I even graduated.”
Pum met her husband, Jake, while working at Supon and the
two decided their creativity could flourish if they went into
business on their own. It’s been a success story from the
start. Some of her clients have included Disney,
Ringling Brothers Circus,
the Smithsonian, the Washington
Ballet, Chronicle Books, Ritz
Carlton, Marriott International
and, one of her favorites,
rebranding the Signature Theatre
in Arlington, Virginia.
As a Radford student majoring in business administration,
Dave used his time outside of the classroom to earn his real
estate license and start a business in Radford. Following the
advice of a professor, he got a storefront window, where he
sold printed T-shirts. “It was a big deal because there were no
other student-run businesses in the area. It was the ultimate
crash course.
I needed a job,
so I created one,” he says.
success
The store was a
, and one venture led to another.
He also opened DazTech, a marketing and advertising firm.
Following graduation, he and an acquaintance began buying
rental property in Radford at the rate of two properties per
year. When it was time for him to take the next step, Dave
moved DazTech to Wilmington, N.C., a burgeoning hotspot
for retirees with a new Interstate highway and the potential
for growth. He could foresee a dynamic downtown area and
realized the need for custom homes designed with retirees in
mind. Dave sold DazTech and began acquiring real estate in
the area.
In 1997, he established Plantation Building Corp., now a dominant
leader in the revitalization of downtown Wilmington. Since its
inception, Dave has expanded his vision to include the Brooklyn
Arts District of Wilmington. Today, his company has added $34 million
in property value to the area.
“There’s not a day that goes
by that I don’t think of all
the opportunities I received
at RU,” says Dave.
Just do what you love, and success
will
definitely come your way. In my particular case,
“
I had no retail experience, no business degree, and no consultant to
advise me on pitfalls to be avoided. I blindly set out on my own path,
and it has proven to be the correct decision for me.”
Linda Roberts is a 1969 RU alumna who launched her
cosmetics retail empire more than 28 years ago from a make-up counter
in a Nashville boutique. It all began with Private Edition, a cosmetic
specialty store and beauty emporium importing European cosmetics.
Linda then developed Therapy Systems, a line of active cosmeceutical
treatments produced with the help of a pharmaceutical chemist. In
2004, she opened Cosmetic Market & Takeout Café, a makeup retailer
that has a contemporary approach to shopping: customers receive a
complimentary cup of coffee and waiting boyfriends and husbands can
find a reprieve in the form of flat screen TVs.
With three separate business endeavors, Linda’s biggest competition
is not other retailers but herself. She has the determination and the
“go out and get it” attitude that is required of those with the
entrepreneurial spirit.
“You never have a minute to yourself as an entrepreneur,
but the next morning, you get back up and hit it again
Melissa Rosato and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon
because you love it.”
And it’s obvious that there is nowhere else Linda would rather be.
Melissa Rosato is the vice president
An RU degree can help you reach your goals...
Curtis
Brown
’02,
Special
Commonwealth Preparedness
dio RU
RU
Assistant
to
the
Governor
of
Virginia,
Governor’s
Office
of
Dave Mattingly ’86, Newscast Producer and Anchor, National Public Ra-
Charlene Curtis ’76, Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials, Atlantic Coast Conference RU R. Scott
Silverthorne ’88, Vice President, Government Affairs, MasterCard Worldwide
RU Dante Washington ’92,
Regional Ambassador/Former Player, Major League Soccer RU Mark R. Pace ’93, President, E.C. Pace Company, Inc. RU The Honorable Carolyn W. Merritt ’67, CEO and Chair of the U.S. Chemical Safety and
Hazard Investigation Board RU Jennifer Waters Ely ’96, Author, Mommy Teach Me to Read Series RU
Marty Smith ’98, Writer, television personality, NASCAR, ESPN RU Randal J. Kirk ’76, Senior Managing Director & CEO, Third Security LLC RU Diane Stupar ’90,
Co-Host and News Anchor, Elliott in the Morning –
Washington D.C. Radio Program RU Sarah Baughman MA ’96, Manager of Membership Services, Girl Scouts
of Virginia Skyline Council for the New River Valley RU Mary Ann Hovis ’65, Retired Vice President, Warren H. Suss Associates
RU
Mark Fleischer ’06, Professional Baseball Player, Baltimore Orioles Organization
RU Thomas Fraim Jr. ’87, President, MASA Corporation, Norfolk VA RU Eric Luke Lassiter ’90, Author, The
Other Side of Middletown RU Dale Ardizzone ’85 MS ’86, Executive VP of Business Affairs and General Counsel,
The Inspiration Network RU
of business development at inthinc, a developer and
manufacturer of technologies designed to improve
driving safety.
Reagan Burns ’90, Actor, Halfway Home – Comedy Central, Best Week Ever – VH1
RU Steve Robinson ’81, MS ’85, Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball RU Jayma Mays ‘01,
Actress, Ugly Betty – ABC Network Television, Heroes – NBC Network Television, Flags of our Fathers – Motion Picture
And take you to exciting and unimaginable places.
As the former director of business development for the
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series sponsorship, Melissa led
Sprint Nextel’s efforts to foster business opportunities with
corporate sponsors, Fortune 500 companies, tracks and
teams in the NASCAR community.
Melissa majored in business administration at RU, where her
classes delved into the realm of consumer trend research,
the power of branding and case studies. It all positioned her
for her future career in racing.
in her career. Melissa worked with technology experts in
developing various ways to bring the fans one step closer to
their favorite drivers. The result: products such as FanView,
which allows fans to view live, in-car video feeds. The
product was named a
TIME Best Invention in 2006.
She’s also actively involved in the Autism Society, utilizing
her business relationships to help raise money for children
diagnosed with autism. (The NEXTEL Cup Series Race at
Dover International Speedway was named the Autism Speaks
400. Since 2004, the Delaware Autism Society has raised in
excess of $1.5 million.)
“The reputation of RU
and the education at RU is the best you can receive
in
Virginia,”
she explains. “There, I gained the confidence to be a
successful businesswoman in a male-dominated sports
marketing environment.”
That
confidence is perceptible in all she undertakes
Applying to RU
Radford University seeks to enroll students who have an excellent academic record and have established a record of
extracurricular leadership. Admission to RU is a selective process. We’re interested in what makes you you — the unique
combination of character, skills, interests and motivation that will enable you to be successful at Radford and in the world
beyond. To learn more about this process, visit the Office of Admissions online at www.radford.edu/admissions.
Students are selected on the basis of:
•
•
High school record (including course of study, grade point average,
academic trend and class rank)
Results of the Scholastic Assessment Test I (SAT I) or American College Testing Program (ACT)
• Involvement in extracurricular and community activities
Recommended High School Courses
O u r m o s t s u c c e s s f u l a p p l i c a n t s h av e t a k e n :
RU
Come to
Radford University is a
challenging place where
you’ll have a dynamic
college experience.
We hope the faces of RU
and their stories have
inspired you
to learn more
about us,
visit us,
join us.
•
•
•
•
•
4
4
3
4
3
units of English
units of college preparatory math
or 4 units in laboratory sciences
units in social studies, including American History
or 4 units in foreign language
Important Application Dates
• December 15 Early Action deadline (non-binding)
Freshman Scholarship consideration
• February 1 Regular Decision deadline
• June 1 Priority deadline for Transfer Applications
notification early January
notification mid-March
notification on a rolling basis
Tips For Applying
1.
2.
3.
You can apply online or by submitting a paper application.
Ask your guidance counselor to help you put together an application package
that includes application and fee, transcripts and test scores.
Apply early.
Transfer Students
If you’re thinking about going somewhere else and transferring to RU later, it’s a good idea to contact an RU admissions
counselor to make sure the courses you take will transfer. If you wish to compete for scholarships, have your complete
application package in the Admissions Office by March 15 for the fall semester. To facilitate the transfer of students from the
Virginia Community College System, RU follows the State Policy on Transfer. For more information on how classes transfer to
Radford contact the Admissions Office.
Financial Aid
If you’re interested in financial aid, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) well in advance of the priority
deadline: March 1. You can obtain the FAFSA from your high school guidance office or from RU’s Financial Aid Office. The
completed FAFSA should be mailed or submitted online to Federal Student Aid Programs. Results will be automatically forwarded
to RU if you specify our code, 003732, on the FAFSA.
If you are eligible for aid, you’ll be notified of award amounts during the spring. The Financial Aid Office can also provide
information about the many forms of financial assistance available such as grants, loans, work-study opportunities and
merit-based scholarships. Contact RU’s Financial Aid Office with any questions by calling (540) 831-5408, or visit the website
http://finaid.asp.radford.edu.
Visit our website to schedule a tour of campus.
Admissions counselors are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Visit our website at www.radford.edu for maps and directions.
The RU campus is primarily level, and all buildings are wheelchair accessible.
If you want to arrange a guided tour or a personal appointment, contact the
Admissions Office.
Directions
From Interstate 81, take exit 109 onto U.S. Route 177-North.
Follow Route 177 (which becomes Tyler Avenue) for approximately
four miles. Turn right onto East Main Street and proceed one block to
the university entrance on your right. The main entrance is marked by
a large Radford University sign.
CONTACT
www.radford.edu
Contact Us
Admissions Office Financial Aid
(540) 831-5371; Toll Free: (800) 890-4265
(540) 831-5408
UNIVERSITY
In 36 pages you can’t learn all there is to know about Radford University. The best way to
experience Radford is to visit. You’ll gain first-hand knowledge about the campus, the programs you’re
interested in and the RU community.
RADFORD
LEARN
Learn more about RU
RU
RU Men’s Rugby 2003, 2008 Division II National Champions
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Box 6903
Radford University
Radford, VA 24142
Phone: (540) 831-5371
Toll Free: (800) 890-4265
Fax: (540) 831-5038
E-mail: [email protected]
For hearing impaired, our TDD number is (540) 831-5128
www.radford.edu
Radford University does not discriminate in the administration of its educational
programs, activities, admission, or employment practices. 8/07-00