Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

proof of ownership (by the student or a member
of the student’s immediate family) and personal
identification. The registration of a vehicle
does not assure the registrant of a parking space.
Overflow parking is available for all students at
the Dedmon Center and the baseball field parking
area. Detailed information regarding parking
and traffic regulations may be obtained at
the Parking Services Office in Heth Hall or at
the University Police Department in the Allen
Building.
Housing and Residential Life
Radford University has 15 residence halls
offering a variety of living options and themes
for all student classifications, all are within
walking distance of academic buildings, campus
activities and downtown Radford. Residence
Halls are furnished with a TV room,
vending machines, kitchen, laundry room, recycling
area and study lounge. Unless otherwise
specified, halls are coed by suite with two rooms
sharing one bathroom. Students taking nine or
more credit hours are required to live on campus
with the exception of those who commute from
home, are married, are a veteran or have completed
four semesters as an on-campus resident.
See the Boarding Policy in the Standards of Student
Conduct for more information.
Off-Campus Housing
A substantial number of rooms and apartments
for rent are available in the immediate
vicinity of the campus for students who have
met the requirements of the university boarding
policy as outlined in the Standards of Student
Conduct. The university also owns and operates
apartments near campus. Students living off
campus may purchase meal plans and are encouraged
to eat in the university dining halls.
Several meal plans are available to off-campus
students. (See Dining Services, p. 38.)
University-Owned Apartments
The university owns and operates one apartment
facility. These apartments are available
for undergraduate students who have met their
on-campus boarding requirement. Information
can be obtained from the Office of Housing and
Residential Life at (540) 831-5375.
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CENTER FOR DIVERSITY
AND INCLUSION
Various services and programs for underrepresented
students at Radford University are coordinated
by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
in conjunction with other departments. During
various activities each semester, incoming students
are introduced to upperclassmen, faculty
and staff, and are encouraged to become involved
in campus life.
The Black Student Affairs Council, which
is affiliated with the Student Government Association,
addresses African-American and minority
student concerns and interests, helps coordinate
activities sponsored by African-American student
organizations and seeks to unite all students at the
university.
The Diversity Awareness Programming Board,
which is affiliated with the both the Center for Diversity
and Inclusion and Department of Student
Activities, is designed to promote multicultural issues,
heritage, and achievements through programming
and other activities. Eight historically black
Greek letter organizations, which are affiliated with
the Department of Student Activities, complement
social and service opportunities on campus. The
fraternities are Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi,
Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi. The sororities
are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma
Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.
The National Association of Latino Fraternal
Organizations, Inc., which is also affiliated with
the Department of Student Activities, is the newest
council of Greek Life. This council governs
the Latino fraternal organizations on campus.
Chi Upsilon Sigma is currently formed at Radford
University.
The Gay-Straight Alliance is RU’s LGBT
organization whose purpose is to promote equal
rights in the gay community; spread knowledge
and acceptance; and provide a safe and secure
environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered men and women.
RUCMA, RU’s Campus Ministers Association,
is the organization for the campus ministers
or faculty advisors of the student religious
organizations. Recognized student Religious
Organizations include: Baptist, Baptist Independent,
Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, Mormon,
Muslim, Presbyterian, United Methodist and
various non-denominational groups.