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Confirm Your Enrollment
The deadline to deposit is June 1 for freshman and transfer students.
For students prepared to make a commitment to attend Radford this fall, we encourage you to confirm your enrollment as soon as possible so you have priority access to register for classes, secure housing, start your payment plan and other next steps.
Confirm your enrollment by completing the Enrollment Confirmation Form and paying a $200 deposit in your Highlander Portal (check out this step-by-step video on how to complete your Enrollment Confirmation Form).
After June 1, Radford will allow non-refundable late deposits as space is available with the understanding that course avilability, housing preferences and payment plans will be limited.
New freshmen and transfer students who are unable to pay the enrollment deposit may request to waive the required enrollment deposit by completing a Waiver Request form. The Office of Admissions will review each waiver request and respond within 3 business days.
Applying for Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is how we determine need-based financial assistance. Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov and list Radford University using code 003732 by Radford University's March 1 Priority Deadline.
Due to significant Department of Education processing delays, we will not have information about FAFSA submissions until at least mid-March. Once FAFSA data is released to us, we are committed to sharing financial aid information as soon as possible. Our financial aid team is available to assist you and your family with questions about the FAFSA.
For more information on filing the 2024-2025 FAFSA, please see the video below from our Financial Aid Office
Have additional Financial Aid questions? Please register below for a one-on-one appointment with a member from the Office of Financial Aid.
AFTER YOU'VE CONFIRMED YOUR ENROLLMENT
After confirming your enrollment, use the checklist in your Highlander Portal to keep track of materials needed for your enrollment. You can always reach out directly to your admissions counselor with any questions about your next steps, too.
1. Activate OneCampus
OneCampus is the Radford University student portal and many actions are housed here (like registering for classes, applying for housing and paying your University bill).
Activate your OneCampus account (check out detailed instructions here) using your RU ID and claim code, both of which can be found in your Highlander Portal.
2. Complete Your Housing Application
Submit your housing application in OneCampus. This instructional video will walk you through each step of the housing application.
Incoming freshmen on main campus are required to live on-campus unless approved for exemption. Transfer students and RUC students are not required to live on campus but may apply for on-campus housing.
3. Register for Quest
Register for Quest orientation in your Highlander Portal enrollment checklist (check out step-by-step registration instructions). Quest is our orientation program for new students, and you have several dates to select from:
- View Quest dates for main campus freshmen.
- View Quest dates for main campus transfer students.
- View Quest dates for all students at our Radford University Carilion site
At Quest, you'll connect with faculty, staff and current Radford students. You'll work on your course schedule, learn more about university resources and more.
CELEBRATE YOUR ADMISSION AT HIGHLANDER DAYS
Registration is now open for Highlander Days! Highlander Days are on-campus events especially for admitted students, and your chance to connect with faculty, resources and current students.
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CONNECT WITH THE RADFORD COMMUNITY
Spring Break Events
If you haven't already visited us, spring break is a great time to explore Radford University!
Virtual Events
Join the Office of Admissions for a variety of single-topic virtual information sessions.
COUNSELOR CONVERSATIONS
Questions about Radford? Set up a one-on-one virtual appointment with your Admissions Counselor!
GET SOCIAL
Follow @ReadyforRadford on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for information about campus resources, current student takeovers, behind-the-scenes videos and more. Don't forget to use #ReadyforRadford for your chance to win monthly prizes!
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Prepare for Quest
Prepare for Quest by completing the following:
- Complete the Pre-Advising survey in your Highlander Portal
- Set up an advisor appointment in Starfish
- Complete Ready, Set, Radford! module through Highlander Portal
Submit Immunization History
Complete your Health Record Form then submit it through our online system, Medicat (full instructions and additional immunization information).
Send Final Transcript(s)
Confirm that Radford University will receive an official copy of your final high school transcript (freshmen) and/or college transcript (transfer students and dual enrolled students). Once reviewed, you can check your transfer credit in your Highlander Portal.
Criminal History Disclosure
Complete the brief Criminal History Disclosure form available in the Enrollment Checklist in your Highlander Portal.
Plan for University Bill
Accept your financial aid in OneCampus and begin making plans to pay your student bill. Bills will be sent to fall students in early July. To prepare, learn about payment deadlines, how to set up an authorized payer, and payment plans.
Monitor University Email
Keep an eye on your Radford email address (accessible in OneCampus) for information about move-in and start of semester activities. Your student bill will also be sent to your Radford email account.