Pre-Health Programs
Early Selection Program George Washington University
Randolph-Macon College is a part of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Early Selection Program. The Program encourages second-year Randolph-Macon College students who have achieved academic distinction to pursue a variety of undergraduate majors and gain a provisional acceptance to the medical school at George Washington. Students must pursue a non-science major or minor (i.e., not biology, chemistry, physics, or math) and engage in activities that demonstrate an interest in medicine and the community to qualify for the program. Furthermore, students must achieve a minimum MCAT (Admissions Test) score and commit to attending George Washington University.
Bachelor's/MD Joint Program Eastern Virginia Medical School
Randolph-Macon and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) have entered into a Bachelor's/MD Joint Program. Each year a select number of qualified Randolph-Macon College students, who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability and character during their first three semesters, may receive provisional guaranteed admission to EVMS under the Bachelor's/MD Joint Program.
Successful applicants will complete their bachelor's degree at Randolph-Macon College under the guidance of the R-MC Pre-Med Advisory Committee, take the requisite courses, maintain a minimum GPA and achieve a Minimum MCAT score.
Despite these advantages, EVMS provides conditionally admitted students in the program the opportunity to apply out to other medical schools.
Preferred Applicant Track Agreement Virginia Commonwealth University
Randolph-Macon College and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine have entered into a Preferred Applicant Track Agreement.
The Preferred Applicant Track provides up to a maximum of 2 Randolph-Macon College sophomores, who are in exceptional academic and professional standing to be selected by the Randolph-Macon College Pre-Medical Advisory Committee for provisional acceptance to the VCU Medical School. To qualify, students must achieve and maintain overall and science GPA minimum requirements, complete medically related and community service experience hours, and obtain a minimum MCAT score.
VCU provides conditionally accepted students in the Preferred Applicant Track the choice to apply out to additional medical schools.
Early Assurance Program Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program
Randolph-Macon College is a member of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Early Assurance Program (“EAP”) . The EAP was created to offer outstanding and qualified R-MC students who demonstrate an interest in becoming a Physician Assistant and attending EVMS with the opportunity to gain early assurance of acceptance into the PA Program at EVMS before beginning their final year of college. Applicants must be enrolled at R-MC as career students, transfer students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-requisite courses and accumulate a large number of direct patient care experience hours to qualify for the program.
Guaranteed Admission into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University
Randolph-Macon College and the Virginia Commonwealth School of Nursing have entered into a Guaranteed Admission Agreement for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Students can apply to the program after completing 60 credits at Randolph-Macon College. To maintain program eligibility, students must complete all pre-requisite courses to a minimum standard as well as successfully complete the Honors Program at Randolph-Macon College.
Guaranteed Admission into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the George Washington University
Randolph-Macon College and the George Washington University School of Nursing have entered into a Guaranteed Admission Agreement for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Students can apply to the program after completing 60 credits at Randolph-Macon College and must complete all pre-requisite courses to a minimum standard.
Provisional Acceptance & Guaranteed Admission Articulation Agreement Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy
Randolph-Macon College and the VCU School of Pharmacy have entered into an agreement that provides provisional acceptance at the end of the sophomore year followed by guaranteed admission after graduation from Randolph-Macon College. Students must complete all VCU School of Pharmacy pre-requisite coursework to a minimum standard, maintain a minimum overall GPA, achieve a minimum score on the PCAT admissions examination and maintain all additional requirements to secure admission.
Priority Status Agreement Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy
Randolph-Macon College and the Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy have entered into a Priority Status Agreement to facilitate admission into the Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy. Students must satisfactorily complete all pre-requisite course work for the School of Pharmacy, maintain a satisfactory GPA, achieve a minimum score on the PCAT examination, and complete all additional requirements to secure admission.
Pre-Professional Programs
Accounting
Randolph-Macon College has an arrangement with the accounting department at Virginia Commonwealth University which facilitates a student’s acceptance into the Master of Accountancy program at VCU. To qualify for admission to the Virginia Commonwealth University graduate program in accounting, a student must have followed a prescribed course of study at Randolph-Macon, be recommended by the Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting, and have earned a baccalaureate degree from Randolph-Macon College. Interested students or prospective students should contact the chair of the Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting as early as possible to plan a program of study.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding with The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary (Mason), students nominated for admission by the Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting to the residential Master of Accounting (MAcc) program and the residential Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program are guaranteed admission to these programs. Nominated students must have a minimum 3.25/4 GPA (or equivalent) at the time of nomination and must have a plan to complete MAcc/MSBA prerequisites. Nominated candidates will not be required to pay application fees, submit GMAT/GRE scores, or request formal letters of recommendation. They will be required to submit a resume, provide academic transcripts, complete a personal statement, and participate in an interview. Financial support for nominated candidates who apply on or before February 15 is guaranteed by Mason. Interested current students or prospective students should contact the chair of the Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting as early as possible for more information and to plan a program of study.
Engineering and Liberal Arts Combined Programs
Randolph-Macon College has a cooperative arrangement with the engineering school at the University of Virginia, whereby students earn bachelor’s degrees from Randolph-Macon and bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering from the cooperating university.
In this program, students typically spend three years at Randolph-Macon and two at the cooperating university. Any Randolph-Macon student recommended by the college will normally be accepted by the cooperating university, provided that basic requirements in mathematics and science have been met and the student has maintained a B+ average or better.
Forestry or Environmental Management Program
Randolph-Macon has an arrangement with the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, permitting students with career interests in forestry or environmental management to spend three years at Randolph-Macon and two years at Duke University. Upon completion of the program, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree from Randolph-Macon and either a master of forestry or master of environmental management from Duke. These professional degree programs are distinct from the conventional graduate programs at Duke, to which students are normally admitted after completing a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for admission to a professional program, students must complete an approved course of study at Randolph-Macon and also meet the admission requirements of the Nicholas School of the Environment. Interested students are urged to contact the director of the environmental studies program early in their college careers.
Pre-law, Divinity, Business, and Other Professions
A number of Randolph-Macon graduates continue their studies in leading law schools, divinity schools, and graduate schools of business. There are generally few, if any, specific undergraduate requirements for these schools, but students are advised to consult the stated requirements of the specific schools in which they are interested and take the necessary qualifying examinations.
The A. Purnell Bailey Pre-ministerial Program for Ordained Ministry provides qualified and selected students with the scholarship assistance, mentoring, support activities, seminars, and internships related to vocational exploration and preparation for ordained ministry.
Pre-medical, Pre-dental, Pre-nursing, and Other Health Sciences
Randolph-Macon is justifiably proud of its record in pre-medical and pre-dental education. A significant majority of Randolph-Macon students who have applied to medical schools have gained admission to their first-choice schools. Students preparing for medicine or dentistry often concentrate in chemistry or biology but are free to pursue a multitude of majors while completing pre-requisite course work under the guidance of a pre-medical advisory committee. Students interested in other health professional programs, e.g., Physical Therapy, Physician Associate/Assistant and others or for Bachelor of Science programs in nursing and medical technology can fulfill, in most cases, the prerequisite science and other liberal arts courses at Randolph-Macon.
R.O.T.C. at the University of Richmond
Randolph-Macon College students may cross-enroll in courses offered by the Department of Military Science at the University of Richmond under a cross-enrollment agreement concluded with that University. Students who complete the appropriate courses are eligible for appointment as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army Reserves; qualified students may apply for commissions in the regular Army.
Randolph-Macon will award three semester hours for the successful completion of Military Science 101-102 and 201-202 with grades of C or better and three semester hours for successful completion of Military Science 301-302 and 401-402 with grades of C or better. The military science courses will be treated as courses accepted in transfer.
Randolph-Macon students are eligible for R.O.T.C. scholarships. Students enrolled in the program are responsible for paying the appropriate fees to the University of Richmond.
Seven College Exchange Consortium
Established in 1972, this exchange agreement with Hampden-Sydney College, Hollins University, Mary Baldwin College, Randolph College, Sweet Briar College, and Washington and Lee University allows students to attend part-time or to spend a term or an academic year at a member institution. Students must have a minimum 2.500 cumulative grade-point average in order to study elsewhere under this program. Contact the Registrar's Office for details.