Randolph-Macon College has several agreements with other institutions to provide unique pre-professional opportunities for students. Every effort is made to keep the details of these agreements up-to-date, but the details of these agreements may change without notice. Randolph-Macon College also provides supportive pre-professional advising to interested students.
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.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT RICHMOND AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LONDON
Randolph-Macon College has an agreement with Richmond America University London (RAUL) in the UK for 4+1 Degree Pathway Programmes, which will allow qualified RMC students to be admitted to RAUL’s postgraduate programs and pursue master’s degrees with the following benefits:
- Receive an automatic 15% tuition discount through the RMC-RAUL partnership (or a higher scholarship may be offered instead to students in good academic standing);
- Study one program and gain two degrees – RAUL awards both a UK and US qualification at Masters degree level;
- Take advantage of a built-in six-week workplace internship, which provides credits towards the degree and enhances student career options;
- Have the option to remain in the UK afterwards and enhance career prospects by transitioning to a two-year work visa after graduating from RAUL;
- Finish the entire postgraduate program full-time in one year, which is more cost effective compared to most U.S. based programs that take 2 years on the average;
- Enjoy studying and living in a vibrant location of West London with easy access to the city.
Students who are interested in pursuing graduate study at RAUL should discuss their interests with the Office of International Education.
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 with their faculty or with the College's pre-professional advisors in these areas in order to learn about pathways for pre-professional preparation. In addition to pre-professional advising for health careers, described below, targeted pre-professional advising is also available to pre-law and pre-ministerial students.
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.