Radford College of Nursing enters transfer agreement with Virginia Community College System

Radford University’s College of Nursing has signed an agreement with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) that will offer guaranteed admission to the university for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in nursing degree from a community college in Virginia.

The agreement gives students who have completed an A.A.S. in nursing an opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Radford. Interested students do not need to meet GPA requirements if they have received an A.A.S. degree. To be eligible for the transfer agreement, students must complete the A.A.S. in nursing from a VCCS institution with at least 64 credits.

“As a result of the agreement with VCCS,” said College of Nursing Dean Wendy Downey, “RN graduates from any community college in Virginia will be able to complete their baccalaureate degree in Radford University’s RN-to-BSN program in as few as 10 months at a cost significantly lower than that of private institutions.” 

There is no maximum number of transferable hours; however, students must complete 30 credits at Radford to meet residency requirements. Students must achieve a passing score on the NCLEX-RN exam prior to admission at Radford. 

Before admission, students must present licensure verification, including registration number and expiration date of license to practice as a registered nurse (RN). Students must have a license to practice as an RN in the state where clinical practicum course experiences are conducted.

Radford’s College of Nursing is dedicated to cultivating skilled, empathetic nurses ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare. With experienced faculty and a commitment to hands-on learning, the college provides a nurturing environment that supports academic and personal growth.

To learn more, contact Downey at 540-831-7700 or wrdowney@radford.edu.