The mission of the Military Resource Center (MRC) at Radford University is to provide active military students, veterans, and dependents with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed at Radford University and beyond graduation. We're here to help you utilize your benefits to their fullest extent and provide an opportunity to expand your education beyond the classroom.
For general questions about MRC, veteran benefits, scholarships, veteran support team, or veteran organizations, contact military@radford.edu or 540-831-5002
The MRC office at Radford University Carililon (RUC) in Roanoke serves student veterans, active military and reserve members, spouses, and military dependents enrolled in classes at RUC and the Roanoke Higher Education Center. We understand that you have unique needs and responsibilities, and we are here to support your academic efforts.
For questions about specific MRC at RUC programs, events or physical space, contact:
Roanoke Student Affairs, ruccampuslife@radford.edu or 540-831-1691
We are located on the 4th floor at Radford University at Carilion in the Student Affairs office where you will find a place to connect with other veteran and military affiliated students. The MRC in Roanoke is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The university has adopted a separate leave policy for students called to military active duty. The intent of this policy is to assist, whenever possible, a student’s withdrawal and subsequent reentry to the university so that the student suffers no financial or academic hardship that was beyond the student’s control. This policy may also apply to students whose spouse is called to military active duty.
To accommodate the scheduling difficulties and obligations encountered by active duty members of the United States Armed Forces, the Office of the Registrar will give priority registration to students on active duty and veterans.
Students are required to submit the following documentation each academic year in order to have priority registration assigned:
Request to have your military transcripts sent electronically to Radford University if you qualify for any academic credits through military training. An official evaluation will be conducted after a student’s admission has been finalized and more specific information regarding how the course(s) will transfer can be given.
All first time, first semester students under age 21 are required to live in Radford University operated housing for at least four consecutive full semesters. If this applies to you as a veteran who served at least one year of active duty, and would prefer to live off campus, you can request an exemption.