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Tartan Transfer

Tartan Transfer Summit

Radford University will host a summit on Oct. 23 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tartan Transfer program and build on the collaboration to date with the eight participating community colleges. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Felicia Ganther, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics and Workforce Programs Virginia Community College System, the summit will also include breakout sessions with presidents and chief academic officers of the participating institutions, as well as members of their advising, student success and admissions teams.

What is Tartan Transfer?

Tartan Transfer is a collaboration with Radford University and eight participating Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools designed to ensure access and affordability:

  • Mountain Empire Community College
  • Mountain Gateway Community College
  • New River Community College
  • Patrick and Henry Community College
  • Southwest Virginia Community College
  • Virginia Highlands Community College
  • Virginia Western Community College
  • Wytheville Community College
Tartan Transfer Video
Video: Tartan Transfer Opportunities for Virginia Community College Students

How to Participate in Tartan Transfer

Eligibility Criteria

In order to participate in the Tartan Transfer program, students must:

  • Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average*
  • Be enrolled in a transferable associate degree program

*Note: a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required to join Tartan Transfer. However, a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation from the community college is required to matriculate to Radford. University. 

Questions about Tartan Transfer program eligibility? Complete an inquiry form and our staff will follow up with you. 

Steps to Enroll:

  • Submit the Declaration of Intent Form. This Declaration of Intent serves as an abbreviated admissions application and you may select your intended entry term up to two years in advance. 
  • Upload unofficial transcripts from all U.S. and international colleges/universities attended within your declaration OR request official copies be sent to admissions@radford.edu
  • Monitor your email for additional information about Tartan Transfer

Note: students who have previously attended Radford University will need to reapply through the readmission process and not eligible to participate in Tartan Transfer.

Required for all Tartan Transfer participants, your Declaration of Intent serves as a shortened admissions application, and you may select your intended Radford University start term up to two years in advance. 

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Tartan Transfer Benefits

  • Access

    Participants are eligible for direct admission.

  • Affordability

    VCCS partners offer tuition free options and the Radford Tuition Promise covers tuition for qualified Radford students. 

  • Personalized Advising

    Tartan Transfer advisors help students plan a course of study.

  • Maximize Credits

    Curriculum alignments ensure the maximum number of credits are realized. 

  • Tartan Access

    Students have access to the Highlander experience before transferring. 

  • Career Prep

    Special internship and co-curricular experiences  prepare participants for career success. 
     

What campus activities are open to Tartan Transfer participants?

Tartan Transfer participants are able to use the Game Room as well as the Student Recreation and Wellness Center with their Radford student ID. Additionally, the following are examples of Radford University events available to students in the program:

  • Radford Community Fest
  • Bonnie Bash
  • Highlander Float
  • R-SPaCE and DAP programming (comedians, performers, silent disco, karaoke, etc.)
  • Radford Gives Back
  • Tartan 5K
  • Athletic Competitions
  • Athletic Tailgates
  • Unity Fest

Note that Tartan Transfer students may not participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life, intramural sports or club sports.

“Transferring from New River Community College to Radford University was not only smooth, but it was the easiest and best decision I've ever made!”

Jacob Blevins '25Art Major
Check out Jacob's cartoons in the Radford University CONNECTED newsletter

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