Wytheville Community College joins seven regional colleges to partner with Radford University to launch Tartan Transfer Program, expand opportunities for Virginia Community College students. 

Radford University is excited to announce the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools. Radford and community college representatives signed the transfer agreement at a ceremony on Nov. 6 on Radford’s campus. This program will create an accessible pathway for community college students seeking to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree at Radford. The university is the only four-year public institution in the commonwealth that has partnered with this many community colleges to provide a seamless experience. The Tartan Transfer Program is a strategic collaboration between Radford University and several of Virginia’s Community Colleges including New River Community College (NRCC), Mountain Empire Community College (MECC), Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC), Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC), Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC), Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC), Virginia Western Community College (VWCC), and Wytheville Community College (WCC). 

Through this partnership, students will benefit from a range of features aimed at making higher education easier to navigate and more affordable and career focused. “Tartan Transfer demonstrates that Radford University and Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to creating accessible and affordable degree pathways for Virginians, and to building bridges across the commonwealth. We are proud of how this partnership formalizes a seamless transfer process, and adds even greater value through dedicated academic advising and access to Radford’s unique student life opportunities. I sincerely appreciate the presidents of each of our partner community colleges for their support of the Tartan Transfer program, and for their roles in helping to improve degree attainment and economic success in communities throughout western Virginia,” said Radford University President Bret Danilowicz. Key benefits of the Tartan Transfer Program include affordability, maximized transfer credits, personalized advising, early campus integration and events, and career preparation. 

“We are excited to provide our Wytheville Community College students with additional educational opportunities by partnering with our four-year university colleagues. Thank you to Radford University and the Tartan Transfer program for providing valuable transfer opportunities to ensure that WCC students can achieve their academic and career goals,” said Dr. Dean Sprinkle, WCC president. 

Radford’s Tartan Transfer program underscores the university’s mission to enhance access to education across Virginia, while prioritizing student affordability and success. By aligning resources with VCCS institutions, Radford is paving the way for a more inclusive and streamlined higher education experience. For more information about the Tartan Transfer program, please visit www.radford.edu/tartan-transfer to learn how to participate. 

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