Radford University
Undergraduate Catalog
for 1999-2000
Academic Colleges and Departments
Information and course descriptions for each
of RU's colleges; course identification and course prefixes
Degrees Offered
Listing, by college, of undergraduate and graduate
degrees offered at RU
Academic Programs
Academic terminology; courses of study; academic minors; requirements
for all degrees; requirements for degrees; adult degree program;
admission requirements; professional programs
Academic Policies
Responsibility of the student; advising; grades and credits;
withdrawal procedures; readmission; academic renewel policy;
class load; academic probation and suspension; records and reports
of students; honor system; completing a degree; graduation policies;
commencement; exception to academic policy
The Honors Academy
Enrollment; Highlander scholars; admission criteria; requirements
for graduation; supporting environment; graduation with honors
Academic Calendar
Key dates for each semester from fall, 2000,
through summer, 2004.
General Information
About RU; mission statement; institutional goals;
history; presidents of RU; location and campus;
Highlander theme; accreditation and memberships; academic year;
academic organization; extended education; non-discrimination
policies
Admissions Information
Admission of freshmen; college board test; application
for admission; international baccalaureate policy; advanced placement
and college level exam program; interviews; retention and graduation
rates; application of special students; transfer students; second
bachelor degree; state policy on transfer; disciplinary or criminal
offenses
International Student Information
International admission; English Language Institute; international
curriculum; international studies minor;
international outreach
Fees and Financial Aid
In-state tuition eligibility; RU expenses for 1999-00; residential
student agreement; fees; responsibility for payment of tuition
and fees; unpaid fees or fines; refund of charges; financial
services; scholarships and grants; loans; work programs; alternative
financing
Campus Life
Recreational activities; sports; student services; career services
center; physical and mental health services; other services;
codes and policies