Radford University (PVCC)

501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA

Radford University, located in Radford, Virginia, was established in 1910 as a women's institution dedicated to producing teachers for Virginia's planned expansion of its education system. Over the years the school grew in scope, offering a variety of educational opportunities for women. In the 1970's Virginia began the process of dismantling gender segregation from its public schools resulting in the renaming of Radford University and the eventual admission of men to the school. Today the school continues to grow, providing new programs of study as well as the renovation of existing facilities and the construction of new buildings to provide even more educational opportunities for students.

Academics

Radford University offers a plethora of programs aimed at providing students a wide variety of choices in regards to their education and future. Radford offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a large number of minor studies to accompany majors. The school also offers certificate programs in a small number of fields. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, and to that end is constantly reviewing programs and modernizing facilities to ensure that information and services are up to date. Such dedication guarantees that graduates will have received a quality education from which to build their career.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Art History
• Cinematic Arts
• Finance
• Social Work

Admissions

Students interested in attending Radford University must complete and submit the admissions application along with any relevant transcripts and test scores. The school highly recommends that students interested in attending take the time to visit the campus either through an open house event or scheduled appointment. Students will be evaluated based on their transcripts, test scores and application and will receive notification of admission shortly after submission. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and scholarships. Interested students should visit the financial aid office and speak with a counselor to begin the application process and determine if and which awards an individual may be eligible for.

Athletics

The Radford Highlanders compete in the Big South Conference of the NCAA. The school operates 19 athletic programs for men and women. The men's rugby club has won two national championships, and is the only Radford Athletic team to have won a championship, though the men's basketball  and tennis team, as well as the women's softball team have won Big South Conference tournaments.

Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball and Softball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Golf
• Tennis
• Cross Country
• Track and Field
• Swimming and Diving
• Volleyball
• Field Hockey