Academic advisors help students with fewer than 56 credit hours, undeclared students, first-year transfer students, and students who have been readmitted with low grades. To meet all students' needs, all new freshmen, transfers, and declared sophomores are assigned to a professional academic advisor in the ASC. Students can find their academic advisor in their Starfish network.
Students at Radford University Carilion or main campus students who have earned 56 or more credits, are assigned to a faculty advisor within their major department. These students can look up their faculty advisor in their Starfish network or are welcome to email or stop by during their faculty advisor’s designated office hours.
As a Student Ambassador, the student will have the opportunity to represent the undergraduate and graduate student body of Waldron College and participate in campus events that relate to admissions, student retention, and alumni affairs. While expanding his/her own professional knowledge and experience, the Ambassador will provide a student perspective to potential students and their families, current students, and alumni while working with the Waldron College Advising Center and Office of the Dean.
Student Ambassadors should expect to attend a mandatory training session at the beginning of the academic year. Additionally, Ambassadors will attend one monthly meeting throughout the academic year (4-6x) with the Associate Dean to discuss upcoming events and various topics related to professionalism within the fields of health and human services. Ambassadors will also be required to participate in a minimum of four events per year to maintain active membership status. During all official Waldron College functions, the Ambassador will wear a provided badge with his/her name and the official RU logo.
Each department/school will be responsible for completing the selection process within the following minimum guidelines.
Student Ambassadors must: