The relationship between the high school guidance staff and the college admissions office is important to us here at RU, and it is our hope that, together, we can help each of your students find the best “fit” for his or her higher education. The Office of Admissions welcomes you to reference the forms and information on this page to help your students through the application process.

Forms: Submitting all of the required forms allows our office to review your students' applications more easily and accurately.  All of our forms are available in Forms & Downloads

Application Deadlines:
December 1 (Early Action/Non-binding): Notification by January 15
January 15: Deadline for academic scholarship candidates
February 1 (Regular Decision): Notification by April 1

Fee Waivers: We will accept either the official College Board waiver form or the NACAC Approved Fee Waiver Form

School Codes: 5565 (SAT) and 4422 (ACT)

Letters of Recommendation: We welcome letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, coaches, club advisors, and anyone else who can provide insight into applicants’ academic ability and/or personal character. Letters are encouraged but not required.

Freshman Profile:  Do you want to learn more about the average freshman class, you can learn more by reviewing statistics on our 2010-2011 freshmen class

We look forward to working with you during the review season. If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, we encourage you to contact us at 540-831-5371 and request to speak with your school’s admissions representative.