2025-2026 University Academic Catalog

University Academic Catalog

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(540) 831-5724

Radford University Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Volume 109, is prepared by the Office of the Registrar, P.O. Box 6904, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Students who matriculate at Radford University at the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year will use the 2025-2026 Radford University Academic Catalog for the official description of policies they must follow and requirements they must satisfy in order to graduate. Students may, however, elect to follow the curriculum requirements of a Radford University Academic Catalog published subsequent to the year of their matriculation subject to the limitations detailed in the Undergraduate Graduation Policy  or Graduate Retention and Graduation Policy . Radford University reserves for itself and its departments the right to withdraw or change the announcements in this catalog.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at P.O. Box 6889, 600 Tyler Ave. Telephone: voice (540) 831-5008; hearing impaired (540) 831-5128. (See University Non-Discrimination Policies )

Responsibility of the Student

The student must become familiar with the academic policies, curriculum requirements and associated deadlines posted in this catalog. The academic advisor will advise the student on all matters related to his/her program of study and will aid the student in the interpretation of policies whenever necessary. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to be cognizant of and comply with all university policies and procedures and to meet all stated requirements for the degree. It is also the student’s responsibility to frequently monitor campus email and the university Web portal, as these electronic means of communication have replaced mass mailings as the university’s most effective and efficient ways to disseminate important information to the campus community. Failure to read official emails and university Web portal communications in a timely manner does not relieve students from their responsibility to take appropriate action(s) on the information contained in them. For information about Radford University’s extensive technology services available free to all students, see Technology Services .

The Honor Pledge

The Radford University Honor Pledge provides the foundation for a university community in which freedom, trust and respect can prevail. In accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to support and uphold the Honor Code without compromise or exception.

The Honor Pledge: I shall uphold the values and ideals of Radford University by engaging in responsible behavior and striving always to be accountable for my actions while holding myself and others to the highest moral and ethical standards of academic integrity and good citizenship as defined in the Standards of Student Conduct.

Three ways to locate information

#1: Type what you are looking for in the “Catalog Search” box, located at the top left of this page.

#2: Click on “Advanced Search” to look for specific courses and/or programs.

#3: Choose from the navigation bar along the left side of the page.

Degree Planner

The Degree Planner link allows you to see, save, and/or print all the information about your program of study in a condensed, printable format.  To access, simply navigate to any program and click the Degree Planner link at the top right of the page.

Create Your Personal Portfolio

The My Portfolio feature allows you to save information in your own personal folder so you can go directly to it!

1. Click on the My Portfolio link at the bottom of the left navigation bar.
2. If you are a new user, click Create an Account. You’ll type your email address and a password.  If you choose not to create an account, your information will only be saved until you close the catalog.
3. Then use the left navigation bar or the search box to find what you are looking for in the catalog.
4. When you want to save a section, click the My Portfolio link at the top right of the page.
5. The next time you go to your portfolio, your saved material will be there!

Need help?

If at any point you have questions about how to navigate this catalog, just click on the Help link at the top right of the page.