Timeline: 1851-1875
1852
The trustees give the faculty the authority to give the students a one day "intermission" for Christmas, and deem that the remainder of the 42-week term be without interruptions, including the brief period between terms.
1853
Written examinations became the standard for testing students. This reflects the increase in the student population at Randolph-Macon.
1854
The first bachelors degree in English Literature was granted.
1858
A faculty committee convenes to discuss a revision to the curriculum that would include the concept of "the elective."
1859
The School of Modern Languages was added to the curriculum.
1863
Operation of the College was suspended until 1866 because of the effects of the Civil War.
1866
Col. Thomas C. Johnson was elected as the College's president when the school reopened. He found limited resources and a rural location not served by railroads. Because new Methodist colleges had been established in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, these states had withdrawn their support from Randolph-Macon.
1868
The trustees purchased 13 acres in Ashland, Virginia, for $10,000; the RF&P Railroad gave the College several parcels of land, and Randolph-Macon moved from Boydton to Ashland. The railroad moved the College's property at no cost and gave free tickets to faculty members. The College reopened on its new campus with 67 students. The Rev. James A. Duncan was president. 
1869
Fraternity life began with the establishment of a Kappa Alpha chapter.
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