Radford University

1910 - 2010

100 Years and Still Growing

Investing in Lifetimes

Since its inception in 1910 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women, Radford University has undergone several name changes and has experienced positive, yet managed, growth.  The mission of Radford University since its inception, however, has remained constant.  Radford University serves the Commonwealth and the nation through a broad range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs.  First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, and knowledgeable citizens.  With a focus on creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, the university fosters leadership development in its students and prepares them for success in facing the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Radford University is honored to be in educational partnership with the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon.  Our Abingdon campus provides economical, practical, and convenient accessibility for Southwest Virginia students who seek to take advantage of the quality graduate and undergraduate offerings RU brings to this region.  At Radford University, we invest in lifetimes.  We consider our presence at SWVHEC  to be an important investment in the quality of life for our Abingdon students, and we are committed to providing high quality instruction in programs that meet the needs of this great region and its citizens.

Special Announcements
 

M.S. in Mathematics Education
 

A new master's program for Southwest Virginia math educators began classes with the fall semester 2009.  This is a non-cohort program with open admissions. The Master of Science in Mathematics Education is a 36 credit-hour program designed especially for area math teachers.  All classes will be taught at the Abingdon campus via videoconferencing.  The program is expected to take 2+ years to complete.  Successful completion of the coursework required for this graduate degree will enable math educators to teach at the community college level and/or  teach dual enrollment mathematics at the secondary level.  Please contact the RU Site Director in Abingdon at (276) 619-4314 or 4315 to learn more about this unique educational opportunity.

Radford University Offers B.S. Completion Program in

Information Technology

for Southwest Virginia Students

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Technology
This bachelor's degree is specifically designed for students who have completed an articulated two-year community college degree in  Information Technology or Computer Science.  The cohort classes will be taught in a sequence that will allow students to complete both the Database Concentration and the Software Engineering Concentration.  All courses will be offered in the evening to accommodate schedules of working adults.

For additional information about this program, please contact Gerald Blankenship at (276) 619-4314 or 4315, or via e-mail at gblankenship@swcenter.edu.

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Complete your FAFSA for 2011 - 2012 now! 

The FAFSA must be submitted online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. You should complete your FAFSA for the 2011 - 2012 school year as soon as you have completed your federal tax return for 2010. New applicants should not wait to be admitted before completing the FAFSA. It may be too late by then.

Radford University School Code

 
003732

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Application Fee Increase

 Effective July 1, 2009, the nonrefundable Graduate College application fee is $50.

Graduate Degree Programs

The Radford University College of Graduate and Extended Education currently offers three master of science degrees at SWVHEC through the educational cohort system.  The three degree programs, which generally require two to three years to complete, include Educational Leadership, Social Work (MSW), and Counseling and Human Development (school and community counseling).  These extended education programs typically form new cohorts every two to three years.  Enrollment in these cohort programs is generally closed once the cohort classes begin.  While waiting for the formation of new cohorts, prospective students are encouraged to begin the online application process at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/radg/menu.html.

In addition to its graduate programs mentioned above, Radford University currently offers both individual graduate-level courses (for teachers seeking certification in Severe Disabilities) or a full master's degree in Special Education .  Students interested in these courses should check the Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes or contact the RU Site Director at SWVHEC for additional information about these courses. 

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