Notice to All Applicants: Radford University reserves its right of admission. Any student who submits fraudulent and/or unverifiable documents, or otherwise misrepresents themselves in any way during any part of the application or enrollment process, will be automatically denied admission (or revoked admission, if the offer has already been extended). Please note that applicants can only defer once. After one deferral has been granted, the applicant must re-apply for admission.
Undergraduate Application deadlines
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: December 1
Graduate application deadlines
Application deadlines are program-specific. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow for the fullest consideration of your application materials. If you are applying to a program with rolling admissions (no hard deadline), the following are recommended deadlines to complete your application.
- Summer term: February 1
- Fall: April 1
- Spring: October 15
Applying to Radford University is easy! Our step-by-step process is organized by application category so that you can quickly choose the process that applies to you.
Freshmen Students
To apply as a freshman student, please submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application
- Submit Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts for all secondary schools and any university/college(s) that you have attended. All transcripts must be in English. Please note that we accept electronic transcripts sent via Parchment, sendEdu, Clearinghouse, Common App, Scribbles, and Scoir as official transcripts. If transcripts are submitted electronically through one of these partners, we do not require that you send a paper copy via courier.
For students from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia Only: Students must submit an official WAEC scratch card.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request any transcripts be evaluated by a third-party evaluation service, such as WES, ECE, or SpanTran when appropriate to make an admission decision.
- Proof of English Proficiency
There are four ways you can meet our English proficiency requirements:
- Transferring from a US institution.
- Attended an institution in our list of waiver countries.
- Submit the results of an acceptable English proficiency test (scores must be within the last two calendar years).
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or conduct interviews when appropriate to make an admission decision.
To expedite your immigration paperwork, please provide the following documentation along with your application materials:
- Copy of your passport biographical page
- Financial Statement
As required by the U.S. government, all international students must submit financial documents as evidence of the ability to pay all tuition, fees, and expenses for one full year (less any scholarships). The most common financial documents used as evidence are a bank statement or a bank letter stating the balance on the account. All financial documents must be originals (no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted), in English, and no older than six months. Please check the Financial Requirements Form to determine how much the financial statements must show
If you will be supported by one or more family members or another individual(s), you must also submit an Affidavit of Support for each financial statement submitted. An Affidavit of Support for Dependents is also required for any dependent accompanying you to the USA.
- Pay the non-refundable deposit
Conditional Admissions
Conditional admission is for undergraduate students who do not have proof of English proficiency or do not meet our minimum proof of English proficiency requirements, but otherwise meet all other admission criteria. Students in this category are admitted to a Radford University academic program with the condition (requirement) of completing our Intensive English Program (IEP) before taking any academic courses. Once the IEP program is completed, students will be allowed to begin their academic-related courses. No additional application is required.
Note: If you are applying for conditional admission, you must complete at least one level (semester) of our Intensive English Program. You will not be able to test out of this program upon arrival.
To apply as a conditional admission student, please submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application
- Submit Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts for all secondary schools and any university/college(s) that you have attended. All transcripts must be in English. Please note that we accept electronic transcripts sent via Parchment, sendEdu, Clearinghouse, Common App, Scribbles, and Scoir as official transcripts. If transcripts are submitted electronically through one of these partners, we do not require that you send a paper copy via courier.
For students from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia Only: Students must submit an official WAEC scratch card.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request any transcripts be evaluated by a third-party evaluation service, such as WES, ECE, or SpanTran when appropriate to make an admission decision.
- Proof of English Proficiency: Because you are applying as a conditional admission student, or because your score is below our minimum English proficiency required for admission, you will not be required to submit any proof of English proficiency for admission purposes. However, you will be required to enroll in our Intensive English Program (IEP) before beginning any academic-related courses.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or conduct interviews when appropriate to make an admission decision.
To expedite your immigration paperwork, please provide the following documentation along with your application materials:
- Copy of your passport biographical page
- Financial Statement: As required by the U.S. government, all international students must submit financial documents as evidence of the ability to pay all tuition, fees, and expenses for one full year (less any scholarships). The most common financial documents used as evidence are a bank statement or a bank letter stating the balance on the account. All financial documents must be originals (no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted), in English, and no older than six months. Please check the Financial Requirements Form to determine how much the financial statements must show.
- Affidavit of Support: If you will be supported by one or more family members or another individual(s), you must also submit an Affidavit of Support for each financial statement submitted. An Affidavit of Support for Dependents is also required for any dependent accompanying you to the USA.
- Pay the non-refundable deposit
Transfer Student Admission
To apply as a transfer student, please submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application
- Submit Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all the university/college(s) that you have attended. All transcripts must be in English. Please note that we accept electronic transcripts sent via Parchment, sendEdu, Clearinghouse, Common App, Scribbles, and Scoir as official transcripts. If transcripts are submitted electronically through one of these partners, we do not require that you send a paper copy via courier.
Transfer students who have earned less than 24 college credits from an accredited institution will need to submit all secondary transcripts as well.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request any transcripts be evaluated by a third-party evaluation service, such as WES, ECE, or SpanTran when appropriate to make an admission decision.
- Proof of English Proficiency
There are four ways you can meet our English proficiency requirements:
- Transferring from a US institution.
- Attended an institution in our list of waiver countries.
- Submit the results of an acceptable English proficiency test (scores must be within the last two calendar years).
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or conduct interviews when appropriate to make an admission decision.
To expedite your immigration paperwork, please provide the following documentation along with your application materials:
- Complete the Transfer In Form (this form is to be completed and submitted after the completion of your current semester)
- Copy of your passport biographical page
- Financial Statement
As required by the U.S. government, all international students must submit financial documents as evidence of the ability to pay all tuition, fees, and expenses for one full year (less any scholarships). The most common financial documents used as evidence are a bank statement or a bank letter stating the balance on the account. All financial documents must be originals (no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted), in English, and no older than six months. Please check the Financial Requirements Form to determine how much the financial statements must show.
If you will be supported by one or more family members or another individual(s), you must also submit an Affidavit of Support for each financial statement submitted. An Affidavit of Support for Dependents is also required for any dependent accompanying you to the USA.
- Pay the non-refundable deposit
Intensive English Program (IEP) Students
This admission category is specifically for those students interested in only attending the Intensive English Program (IEP). This category does not allow automatic admission into an academic program at Radford University.
To apply as an Intensive English Program (IEP) student, please submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application
- Submit Official Transcripts (Optional)
Submit official transcripts for all secondary schools and any university/college(s) that you have attended. All transcripts must be in English. Please note that we accept electronic transcripts sent via Parchment, sendEdu, Clearinghouse, Common App, Scribbles, and Scoir as official transcripts. If transcripts are submitted electronically through one of these partners, we do not require that you send a paper copy via courier.
For students from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia Only: Students must submit an official WAEC scratch card.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request any transcripts be evaluated by a third-party evaluation service, such as WES, ECE, or SpanTran when appropriate to make an admission decision.
- Proof of English Proficiency (Optional)
If you have previously taken an English Proficiency test, we encourage you to submit a copy. This will not be used for admission into the IEP program; rather it is just to show us your level of English.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or conduct interviews when appropriate to make an admission decision.
To expedite your immigration paperwork, please provide the following documentation along with your application materials:
- Copy of your passport biographical page
- Financial Statement
As required by the U.S. government, all international students must submit financial documents as evidence of the ability to pay all tuition, fees, and expenses for one full year (less any scholarships). The most common financial documents used as evidence are a bank statement or a bank letter stating the balance on the account. All financial documents must be originals (no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted), in English, and no older than six months. Please check the Financial Requirements Form to determine how much the financial statements must show.
- Affidavit of Support
- If you will be supported by one or more family members or another individual(s), you must also submit an Affidavit of Support for each financial statement submitted. An Affidavit of Support for Dependents is also required for any dependent accompanying you to the USA.
- Pay the non-refundable deposit
Exchange Students (Non- ISEP)
To apply as an exchange (non-ISEP) student, please submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application
- Submit Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all the university/college(s) that you have attended. All transcripts must be in English. Please note that we accept electronic transcripts sent via Parchment, sendEdu, Clearinghouse, Common App, Scribbles, and Scoir as official transcripts. If transcripts are submitted electronically through one of these partners, we do not require that you send a paper copy via courier.
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request any transcripts be evaluated by a third-party evaluation service, such as WES, ECE, or SpanTran when appropriate to make an admission decision.
- Proof of English Proficiency
There are four ways you can meet our English proficiency requirements:
- Transferring from a US institution.
- Attended an institution in our list of waiver countries.
- Submit the results of an acceptable English proficiency test (scores must be within the last two calendar years).
Note: Radford University reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or conduct interviews when appropriate to make an admission decision.
Additional Required Documentation for Exchange Students
- Submit the Exchange Student Nomination Form
This form is where you submit the courses you plan to take while at Radford University. You may search for courses on our website.
To expedite your immigration paperwork, please provide the following documentation along with your application materials:
- Copy of your passport biographical page
- Financial Statement
As required by the U.S. government, all international students must submit financial documents as evidence of the ability to pay all tuition, fees, and expenses for one full year (less any scholarships). The most common financial documents used as evidence are a bank statement or a bank letter stating the balance on the account. All financial documents must be originals (no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted), in English, and no older than six months. Please check the Financial Requirements Form to determine how much the financial statements must show.
If you will be supported by one or more family members or another individual(s), you must also submit an Affidavit of Support for each financial statement submitted. An Affidavit of Support for Dependents is also required for any dependent accompanying you to the USA.
- Pay the non-refundable deposit
Exchange Students (ISEP)
Exchange students coming through an ISEP program should contact their ISEP coordinator at their school to apply.
Graduate Students
The Application Process
A prospective student desiring to enter a Radford University graduate program should apply using the online application available on the Graduate Admissions website by selecting the Apply Now option. All materials must be submitted in English.
Certain programs use a Centralized Application Service (CAS) for submission of application materials. Programs and associated CASs are listed below.
- Athletic Training (MSAT) – ATCAS
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (MA, MS) – CSDCAS
- Occupational Therapy (MOT) – OTCAS
- Physical Therapy (DPT) – PTCAS
- Physician Assistant (MS) – CASPA
Required Educational Documents
Program-specific application requirements must be submitted to supplement all graduate applications. All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Translations alone will not be accepted.
- Official transcripts or statement of marks - Applicants must submit an official record for each college or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions. All records from non-U.S. institutions must be certified and translated into English by an evaluation service. International applicants are required to use one of the following credential evaluation services: World Education Services (WES), Foreign Credential Service of America (FCSA), International Educational Equivalency Evaluation Services Inc. (IEEES), or Transcript Research. Applicants are required to select the course-by-course report option from the preferred credential evaluation service. General reports are not sufficient.
- For students enrolled at a U.S. college, the Transfer Eligibility Form must be completed.
- If you have been out of school for any period other than school breaks, please send a letter explaining whether you have been working, attending school, etc., along with the application for admission.
- Confidential Statement of Financial Support (see required immigration documents).
- TOEFL/IELTS - (see English Proficiency).
- All program-specific application requirements – review your program's application requirements.
Required Immigration Documents
In addition to the Supplemental International Student Application [PDF], to have an I-20 prepared, the following documents must be submitted to complete the application process. The I-20 will not be prepared before the application is complete, reviewed by the respective program, and the Office of Graduate Admission has taken favorable action on the application.
- Official bank statement - An original and certified statement dated no more than 12 months before the term of entry which states the specific amount of money (in U.S. dollars) immediately available for your first academic year of graduate study must be submitted. The official funds estimate required for I-20 processing for the 2016-2017 academic year is $35,370. This amount includes tuition, fees, and living expenses. Please note that if you will be participating in either the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.), or the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program, the estimates are different. The official funds estimate required for I-20 processing for the 2016-2017 academic year is $37,574 - $45,954 for D.N.P., $53,459 for M.O.T., and $63,782 for D.P.T. Please note that these amounts are subject to change.
- Letter of Support or Confidential Statement of Financial Support - An official letter of support from your financial sponsor stating the specific amount the sponsor will provide dated no more than 12 months before the term of entry.
- If you are transferring from an institution within the U.S., you must have a Transfer Eligibility Form completed by the appropriate Immigration Official or Foreign Student Advisor at the institution you are attending or attended. This form is included with the application.
English Proficiency
International applicants whose native language is not English or who have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution at which English is the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency before admission to the University. Graduate international applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores if English proficiency is required. Applications may not be reviewed by the departments until the English proficiency requirement is met.
A TOEFL minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or, 79-80 on the Internet-based test is required for admission. A minimum score of 6.5 is required for the IELTS. The minimum required scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are strictly upheld. Applicants who do not achieve a minimum score on either of these English proficiency exams will not be considered for admission. Official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS cannot be more than two years old from the term to which the applicant is applying.
Deadlines
Application deadlines are program-specific. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow for the fullest consideration of your application materials. If you are applying to a program with rolling admissions (no hard deadline), the following are recommended deadlines to complete your application. A complete application includes all academic credentials and supplemental program requirements. Immigration documents are not required for an admission decision but are encouraged to be submitted as early as possible.
- Summer Terms - February 1
- Fall Semester - April 1
- Spring Semester - October 15
