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The College

Randolph-Macon is an independent liberal arts college for men and women founded in 1830. With fewer than 1,200 students, the College has deliberately maintained a limited enrollment so that it can give its students the opportunity for dialogue and more personal relationships that only a midsize college can provide. Randolph-Macon is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Students come mostly from Virginia and nearby mid-Atlantic states, but usually about thirty states, the District of Columbia, and fifteen countries are represented in the student body. There is diversity among the students, and an atmosphere of informality and friendliness is evident. Students indicate that they are attracted to the College primarily because of its size, the quality of its academic program, the strong connections between students and faculty, and its supportive, unpretentious atmosphere.

The campus, situated on 110 wooded acres in the town of Ashland, is both convenient and spacious. Most students live in residence halls, fraternity houses, sorority houses, town-house apartments, and special interest houses.

The Frank E. Brown Campus Center provides centralized facilities for a wide variety of student activities, including student government and the literary staffs, and also houses the bookstore, game room, post office, and coffeehouse.

The 73,000-square-foot Brock Sports and Recreation Center contains a field house for badminton, basketball, volleyball, and other activities; a six-lane, 25-yard pool; three racquetball courts; one squash court; a 4,000-square-foot fitness room; an indoor track; an aerobics room; a climbing wall; and a sauna and locker room for students and faculty members.

A performing arts center was recently completed, as was the new Birdsong Peaks of Excellence Center, which includes three central student academic service departments. The Center for Career and Counseling Services offers personal, career, and academic counseling for students. The Bassett Internship Program works individually with students to help them find internship opportunities within their majors. The Higgins Academic Center offers academic tutoring and mentoring, disability support services, a writing center, and a speech center.

Other noteworthy facilities include the McGraw-Page Library; the spacious Estes Dining Hall; the Crenshaw Gymnasium; the Center for Counseling and Career Planning; the Keeble Observatory, with its 12-inch reflecting telescope and 3-meter radio telescope; and several historic buildings, including the beautifully renovated Washington-Franklin Hall.

Location

Ashland, the home of Randolph-Macon for more than a century, is a pleasant residential town with a population of 6,000. Two shopping centers three blocks from campus offer a variety of stores. Daily Amtrak service is available just one block from the edge of campus. Ashland is 15 miles north of Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C. This proximity allows access to excellent facilities, such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia State Library, and other educational resources. These nearby cities are also popular sites for the Colleges fast-growing internship program. Midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the College also provides students with diverse recreational opportunities.

Majors and Degrees

The B.A. and B.S. degrees are offered in the following fields: accounting, art history, arts management, biology, chemistry, classical studies (Greek and Latin), computer science, drama, economics, economics-business, English, environmental studies, French, German, Greek, history, international studies, Latin, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, studio art, and womens studies. In addition, students may formally select a minor field from the above areas. Additional minors are offered in Asian studies, black studies, astrophysics, communication studies, elementary and secondary education, and ethics.

The College offers preprofessional studies for such fields as business, dentistry, law, medicine, the ministry, and teaching, as well as preparation for graduate school in other major fields of study. A state-approved teacher education program leads to certification for teaching both in elementary and secondary schools. Dual-degree programs in engineering and forestry enable students to spend the first three years at Randolph-Macon and the final two years at a recognized college of engineering or forestry. In addition, students who follow a prescribed course of study at Randolph-Macon can obtain a masters degree in accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University in one year instead of the usual two years.

Academic Programs

The College offers a liberal arts curriculum that is designed to allow students considerable freedom in planning their own program, while assuring them that they will acquire not only the breadth of knowledge traditionally emphasized in a liberal education but also a sound foundation in a particular field. There is a flexible system of collegiate requirements in English, mathematics, a foreign language, and physical education. In addition, all students take courses in literature, the natural sciences, the social sciences, the fine arts, philosophy or religion, history, computer literacy, and oral communication. In addition, all freshmen participate in the Colleges innovative interdisciplinary First Year Experience (FYE) Program. The College offers the most comprehensive liberal arts core curriculum of any college in Virginia.

The academic calendar is on the 4-1-4 plan, featuring a one-course term in January. During the January term, students may take special-topic courses, traditional and interdisciplinary courses, and travel-study courses in the United States and abroad, or they may participate in off-campus internships and field-study programs. Internships and other field-study experiences enable students to test classroom theory in practical situations. Internships are offered in Richmond; Washington, D.C.; New York City; and other locations both domestic and abroad. Independent study and senior project options are also available.

Off-Campus Programs

International study opportunities are offered in over forty countries around the world through Randolph-Macon programs and the Colleges participation in the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). The College is a member of a consortium composed of seven private colleges in Virginia. Students may apply to spend a term at one of the other participating institutions, taking advantage of special programs or courses offered at these colleges. The other colleges in the consortium are Washington and Lee, Hampden-Sydney, Mary Baldwin, Hollins, Sweet Briar, and Randolph College.

Academic Facilities

The multimillion-dollar Copley Science Center houses classrooms, study rooms, research and teaching laboratory facilities for all of the sciences, and an expanded computer center, including the technology hub for the College. Technology on campus is supported by a total of twenty-eight servers, 12 miles of fiber-optic cabling, and high-speed connections to all academic buildings, administrative facilities, and student residence halls on campus. In addition, students have access to more than 400 computers in computer centers throughout campus. Most of the academic buildings and residence halls have wireless Internet service. McGraw-Page Library, the Colleges main library and principal research center, has the capacity for 240,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 1,000 periodicals, and has wireless Internet capability. Open stacks are maintained except in the special collections. The library also provides an audiovisual center, a personal computer lab, and access to computerized information sources, including the Virtual Library of Virginia.

Costs

College fees for 200708 totaled $35,010. This includes tuition, fees, and room and board. Students should expect to pay about $1000 per year for books if he or she buys them new. Transportation and personal expenses of up to $1000 should also be anticipated. Members of fraternities and sororities must pay initiation fees as well as monthly dues.

Financial Aid

The College administers a diversified program of scholarships, grants, loans, student employment, and other forms of aid. Financial aid comes from a variety of sources, including federal (Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work-Study awards), state, College, and private funds. Academic scholarships of $7500 to $20,000 are offered to outstanding students through the Presidential Scholars Program, and additional grants and scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement and special talents. However, most financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than February1. All Virginia residents attending Randolph-Macon are eligible to receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG), which was $3200 for 200708. There are numerous opportunities for students to work on campus. The Financial Aid Office also provides a student referral service for part-time jobs with employers within walking distance of the College. Inquiries regarding financial aid should be addressed to the director of financial aid.

Faculty

As an undergraduate institution, Randolph-Macon offers students full access to its teaching faculty. Ninety-three percent of the faculty members have earned the doctorate or highest appropriate degree in their field. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Almost all professors teach classes at all levels. Thus, a freshman is as likely as a senior to encounter the most distinguished and experienced members of the faculty.

Student Government

At Randolph-Macon the principal governing and coordinating agency for students is the Student Government Association (SGA). It represents student interests on College committees that deal with the curriculum, academic policies, orientation, and college life. In addition, the SGA charters and allocates funds for student organizations and activities. Together with the Committee on Assemblies and Special Events, SGA plans and sponsors social, cultural, and educational events throughout the year for the entire College community.

Admission Requirements

The Admissions Committee places primary emphasis on the applicants secondary school record, scores on the SAT or the ACT, the secondary school counselors recommendation, personal characteristics, and evidence of leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities. Students who take the ACT are encouraged to take the writing section.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its admissions, financial aid, athletics, employment, or educational programs.

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