Pre-Quest Information

Join us the night before your Summer 2026 Quest session!

Want to explore the Radford campus, connect with fellow Highlanders, and enjoy a fun-filled experience before your First-Year Quest session? Join us for Pre-Quest!

If you'd like to stay overnight on campus before your Quest session (optional), be sure to register for Pre-Quest accommodations when making your Quest reservation. Pre-Quest is available at no cost for students, families, and supporters attending First-Year Radford campus summer Quest sessions.

To access your Quest reservation, log in to your Highlander Portal and click on the Quest link in your Enrollment Checklist.

Pre-Quest Check-In Information

Pre-Quest overnight housing is available for students, families, and supporters for the following First-Year Radford Quest 2026 sessions:

Pre-Quest Check-In Date	Pre-Quest Check-In Time	Quest Session
Thursday, June 4, 2026	5 - 10 p.m.	Friday, June 5, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026	5 - 10 p.m.	Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026	5 - 10 p.m.	Saturday, June 13, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026	5 - 10 p.m.	Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026	5 - 10 p.m.	Saturday, June 27, 2026

Pre-Quest Schedule

Event	Time	Location
Pre-Quest Check-in	5 - 10 p.m.	Pocahontas Hall

Pre-Quest Check-In Time
5 - 6 p.m. with late check-in until 10 p.m.

Pre-Quest Check-In Location
Pocahontas Hall

Pre-Quest Activities
Jump into the Highlander spirit! Pre-Quest lets you get to know campus before the hustle of Quest, while enjoying team-building games, outdoor adventures, and time to connect with new friends. Feel at home from day one! More details of specific activities to come soon.

When can I check-in for Pre-Quest?

Pre-Quest Check-In will be from 5 to 10 p.m. the evening before your session.

If arriving after 10 p.m., a sign will be posted at check-in with the On-Call RA number to call. The On-Call RA will help you get checked in after hours.

Where do I check-in when I arrive to campus?

The Pre-Quest Check-In location is Pocahontas Hall. Review directions and a campus map.

Do students, families, and supporters stay in the same residence hall?

We cannot guarantee students, families, and supporters will stay in the same rooms and residence halls. If in separate rooms, families and supporters will not have a roommate or share a bathroom with another family or supporter. Students could be assigned a roommate of the same gender preference and will share a suite style bathroom with students of the same gender indentification.

What will my residence hall room include?

During Pre-Quest, each residence hall room will include:

Air conditioning
Private bathroom for families and supporters, suite style bathroom for students
Two twin sized extra long mattresses
Pillow and pillow case
Sheets
Blanket
Washcloth, towel, and bathmat
Toilet paper
Hand soap

Rooms can get a little cold from the air conditioning so an extra blanket and pillow will make things even more comfortable. Rooms do not include a TV but you'll be having so much fun you won't miss it!

Where can I park when I arrive to campus?

Please park on campus for Pre-Quest Check-In in any of the red or yellow lots.

You do not need a parking pass to park on campus for Pre-Quest or Quest.
Please do not park at metered spaces on campus
Please do not park in designated accessible parking without the proper tag or plate
Please do not park in our spaces marked "Guest Parking". You are not a guest! You are a Highlander!
Main campus parking map [PDF]

Where are the dining options on campus?

Dalton Hall, campus dining, will be open for dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. We also have various dining options for your convenience within walking distance to campus.

Please note

Pre-Quest: You’ll be on your own for dinner. Explore our campus dining from 5 to 6 p.m. or we've got plenty of options within walking distance!
Quest: We’ve got you covered with both breakfast and lunch!

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