Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University offers a high-quality education at an affordable price to more than 9,400 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives.
Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Known for its strong faculty and student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 204-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
The university offers 67 degree programs in 38 disciplines and four certificates at the undergraduate level; 22 master's programs in 17 disciplines and three doctoral programs at the graduate level; 11 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Athletic Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 270 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service.
Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Teaching and learning are emphasized, as well as the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible and well-educated citizens. Students' creative and critical thinking skills are developed, and are taught to analyze problems and implement solutions, discover their leadership styles, and foster their growth as leaders.
Radford University is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as vital to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. The University has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university to meet the ever-changing needs of society.
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Radford, VA 24142-6903
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College of Business & Economics building (Kyle Hall) (opened fall 2012)
College of Humanities & Behaivoral Science building and Starbucks (2016)
Hurlburt Student Center, including food court, game room and auditorium
Dedmon Center Complex, for cheering on Highlander Div 1 athletic events
For extracurricular activities, Radford University students can choose over 300 clubs and organizations, hundreds of intramural teams, and men's and women's NCAA sports teams. In addition, the Campus Activities Board sponsors weekly movies, lectures, debates and late-night programs, including well-known performers. Students also enjoy the open green spaces on campus for pick-up sports with friends or for solitude while studying. And as an acclaimed “green” campus, students actively participate in sustainability efforts. The university offers a variety of undergraduate research opportuities, unique to many colleges, both on-campus and off-campus in the community and at unique locations such as Alaska, the Carribean and the Amazon. In 2016, the university opened the 114,000-square-foot Center for the Sciences, which also has a state-of-the-art planetarium, Museum of the Earth Sciences and award-winning Radfor Universit Forensic Science Institute) and 143,600-square-foot College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (that includes a large Starbucks) - both with modern classrooms, laboratories and technology that foster collaborative learning and research.
Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway
New River and Roanoke Shopping Malls
The New River (scenic river, great for recreation)
Claytor Lake State Park
Situated just above the New River, thought to be one of the oldest in the world, Radford University provides a picturesque setting for a college career. Students can find an abundance of outdoor recreation such as boating, hiking, canoeing, bird watching and biking. The university's Selu Conservancy, situated along the Little River, offers 380 acres for both hands-on scientific research and recreation. In addition to the outdoor activities, students engage with the community in meaningful service projects and internship opportunities.
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