CONGRATULATIONS, INCOMING FALL 2024 STUDENTS!
Confirm Your Enrollment
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).
The deadline to deposit as a freshman student is May 1. The deadline to deposit as a transfer student is June 1.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may request a deposit waiver. Please email Anthony Graham, Director of Admissions, at argraham1@radford.edu to see if you qualify based on information on your FAFSA.
After confirming your enrollment, use the checklist in your Highlander Portal to keep track of materials needed for your enrollment and don't hesitate to reach out directly to your admissions counselor. with any questions,

Applying for Financial Aid
Available December 2023, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is how we determine need-based financial assistance. There's some changes coming to the FAFSA. You can check out a preview of what's to come on our Financial Aid website.
Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov and list Radford University using code 003732.
Once your FAFSA has been reviewed, you can view your financial aid package in your Highlander Portal. Your package details grants, loans and work study awards based on information submitted on the FAFSA.

AFTER YOU'VE CONFIRMED YOUR ENROLLMENT
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).
You can 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 (you can find full instructions here). 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. Quest will be held over the summer and registration for Quest will open January 15.


AVAILABLE APRIL 1
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.


SAVE THE DATE: HIGHLANDER DAYS

Keep an eye on this page for information about our spring Highlander Days! Highlander Days are on-campus events especially for admitted students, and your change to connect with faculty, resources and current students.
Main Campus (Radford, VA):
- March 23
- April 13
Radford University Carilion (Roanoke, VA):
- April 6

GET SOCIAL
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