The Covington Center at Sunrise

The Covington Center for the Arts is one of Radford University's newest buildings. It is home to a performance hall, an art gallery, learning spaces and more.

Springtime Studying

Students study under the blooming trees outside Reed/Curie Halls.

Student Learning

Radford University's size allows for smaller classes and more opportunities for students to engage with their classmates and professors.

Studying in The Bonnie

The Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center offers places to study and collaborate, in addition to providing dining options and venues for recreation.

Pool in the Bonnie

Will Gralley, a sophomore criminal justice major, plays pool in the Bonnie Hulburt Student Center. In addition to a pool hall, the Bonnie's recreational options include a bowling alley and a movie theater.

Radford in January

Terra Newman, a senior nutrition major, takes advantage of unseasonably warm weather to study outside. Highs in Radford topped 63 degrees on January 31.

Winter at Radford

Winters in Radford are typically mild, with highs in the 40s and 50s and and lows in the 20s and 30s. The grass often stays green throughout the year.

Radford University's Campus

The Radford University campus makes use of gorgeous red Georgia brick.

Winter at Radford

Even in winter, the Radford University campus is lovely, lit with twinkling lights.

Morning Fog

Early morning fog in the fall makes the Radford University campus glow with an ethereal beauty.

The Fountain

The fountain located at the heart of campus is a common gathering spot for students who want to study, meet with friends, or just enjoy Radford's beautiful weather.

Campus Beauty

Sidewalks criss-cross manicured green lawns, lending to the beauty of the Radford University campus.

McConnell Library

Gorgeous Georgian columns grace the front of one of Radford University's most iconic buildings, the McConnell Library.

Governor's Quad

One of the most beautiful spots on campus is the Governor's Quad, thus named because it is bordered by four residence halls that are named after Virginia governors: Floyd, Stuart, Trinkle and Peery. Whitt Hall and the Hurlburt Student Center bookend this gorgeous spot.

Young Hall

Young Hall was recently renovated to create a state-of-the-art learning environment that provides multimedia classrooms, a computer lab, and spaces for both quiet and group study. Open late-night and weekend hours, Young Hall is a great resource for Radford University students.

The Clocks

Iconic red clocks mark the entrance to Heth Hall,a 68,000-square-foot facility located in the center of Radford University's campus. It serves as a hub for students, housing the Help Desk, Financial Aid, Parking, Residential Life and more.

Moffett Lawn

The Moffett Lawn is one of the largest green spaces on campus and provides ample space for outdoor activities, such as impromptu touch football games, Frisbee tossing or just hanging out and studying.

Dalton Hall

Dalton Hall offers many dining options, including an all-you-care-to-eat buffet and shops, such as Papa John's and Wendy's.

Peters Hall Climbing Wall  

Peters Hall provides students with workout facilities, as well as a climbing wall.

McConnell Library

McConnell Library offers plenty of places for quiet study.

Radford University is surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Appalachian Mountain chain and the lovely New River making it an amazing location to enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities.  Autumn provides a spectacular palette of fall colors.

Fog lifting from the valley one morning in the early fall amid the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Radford and the New River Valley.  The Blue Ridge Mountains provide endless opportunities for recreation.

Sunrise in the New River Valley amid the mountains overlooking Claytor Lake.  The manmade lake provides a wide range of recreational activities to area residents including fishing, swimming and boating.

The New River

Radford University is nestled along the New River. Flowing through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, the river is home to many species of freshwater fish and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Just a mile from campus, students can rent kayaks, canoes, and inner tubes and make a day of exploring the area by water.

The New River

Despite its name, the New River is among the oldest waterways on the continent, perhaps as ancient as 360 million years. It is also one of the very few rivers in the world to flow north instead of south. Graced with an unusually warm water temperature due to confluence with warm water tributaries, the New River is burgeoning with recreation during the spring and summer months.

Autumn in Radford

As the seasons change, the scenic beauty around Radford University erupts into dramatic colors. From lush greens in the spring and summer, to riotous golds and reds in the fall, to subdued blues and grays in the winter – the color palette on campus is always changing!

Autumn in Radford

As the seasons change, the scenic beauty around Radford University erupts into dramatic colors. From lush greens in the spring and summer, to riotous golds and reds in the fall, to subdued blues and grays in the winter – the color palette on campus is always changing!

Blue Ridge Parkway

One of the most beautiful roadways in the United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile National Scenic Byway that runs through Virginia and North Carolina. The nearest access point from Radford is just 45 minutes from campus.

City of Roanoke

The city of Roanoke is just 45 miles from campus and offers shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. The Mill Mountain Overlook offers spectacular views of the Roanoke Valley surrounded by mountain ranges.

Bisset Park

Radford’s largest city park is situated on 57 acres of riverfront land in the central part of the city. The park offers walking trails, athletic fields, picnic shelters, children’s playground, a sand volleyball area, and many other opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Radford Transit

Radford Transit bus service runs from Radford University through quaint downtown Radford and beyond.

Claytor Lake State Park is located on the 4,500-acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, Claytor Lake State Park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts. Area residents enjoy family fun at the beach and swimming area that are part of this state park.

Students enjoy beating the summer heat by tubing down the New River around the McCoy Falls section of Montgomery and Giles counties.