Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

Admissions
Admission to Radford is selective and based
on a review of each applicant’s academic qualifications.
Applicants are encouraged to apply well
in advance of the term in which they wish to attend.
The university selects those students who
present the strongest qualifications in scholastic
achievement, aptitude for achievement in the
profession or specific field of study for which the
applicant seeks training, and performance in extracurricular
activities. Character and potential
to contribute to the university community are
important criteria as well.
Admission of Freshmen
Specifically, students are selected on the basis
of: (a) their high school records (course of
study, grade point average and rank in class); (b)
Scholastic Assessment Test I (SATI) results or
American College Testing (ACT) exam results;
(c) an optional student essay; and (d) evidence
of interest and motivation as supplied through
related criteria.
To be considered for admission, an incoming
freshman should complete a broad selection
of course work in high school. Most successful
applicants have taken: four units of English;
four units in college preparatory mathematics
(minimum math requirement for consideration
includes the successful completion of Algebra I,
Geometry and Algebra II); three to four units in
laboratory science, three to four units in a foreign
language; and four units in social studies,
including American history. Virginia residents
are encouraged to complete the Advanced Studies
Diploma. It is strongly recommended that
pre-nursing students complete units in both biology
and chemistry.
Students who, for reasons beyond their control,
have not graduated from an accredited high
school may be considered for admission provided
they pass the High School Equivalency Test
administered by the State Board of Education
and earn the General Education Development
Certificate (GED). Additional material may be
requested by the Admissions Office.
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Students of very unusual academic ability
may be considered for admission after they
have completed their junior year of high school.
Such students must complete their junior year;
take the Scholastic Assessment Test I (SATI) or
the American College Testing (ACT) exam; and
present documents from their high school and
parents supporting early admission.
College Board Test
The Scholastic Assessment Test I (SATI)
given by the College Entrance Examination
Board or the American College Testing (ACT)
exam is required of all freshman applicants for
admission to Radford. This test should be taken
in the spring of the junior year in high school
and not later than December of the senior year.
Students who score 700 or higher on the
writing section of the Scholastic Assessment
Test I (SATI) will be exempt from CORE 101,
Essentials of Written and Oral Communication.
They will receive three hours of credit for this
course and will begin core curriculum course
work in CORE 102, Advanced Written and Oral
Communication.
Application for Admission
A student desiring to enter Radford University
should request an application from the
Office of Admissions or apply online at www.
radford.edu. A student will be notified of action
taken on his/her application after all material is
received. A complete application includes:
• An official application form completed
and returned with a non-refundable application
fee.
• An official transcript of high school work
completed.
• Official results from the Scholastic Assessment
Test I (SATI) or American College
Testing Program (ACT).
Students who are offered admission as residence
hall students must submit a resident contract and
a resident hall and enrollment deposit. Students
who are offered admission as commuter students