Randolph-Macon College will welcome more than 376 incoming freshmen for fall 2017, with an enrollment of 421 new students. This number includes 45 transfer students. This is the third consecutive year that overall enrollment numbers have exceeded 1,400. Athletes returned to campus beginning August 11, freshmen will move in on the 31st, and all other students will return on September 3. Classes begin on Monday, September 4.

“We extend a heartfelt welcome to the Class of 2021,” says President Robert R. Lindgren. “The Randolph-Macon College community is delighted that our newest Yellow Jackets are joining the family. The excellence of our incoming class underscores the attraction to this wonderful college and its reputation for preparing our students to succeed in life.”

During Welcome Week (August 31 – September 3), the campus will buzz with activity as the newest hive of Yellow Jackets will settle into their new home. Lindgren will be on hand to greet new students as they arrive at the Brock Sports & Recreation Center to check in.

Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 represents 15 states and several foreign countries; 47 percent of the students are male and 53 percent are female. In addition, 21 percent are ethnically diverse. Many are Presidential Scholars, recipients of RMC’s signature scholarship that recognizes students who demonstrate the highest levels of academic achievement and leadership.

Legacy Students
Ten percent of all new students are Legacy freshmen—Yellow Jackets with family members who are either current students at RMC or who are alumni of the college. Family connections have long been an important part of the success of Randolph-Macon College. Family Weekend will be held September 29-October 1.

The Edge
During New Student Orientation, which was held during the summer, incoming freshmen were introduced to The Edge, a personalized four-year career preparation program. With help from dedicated staff at The Edge Career Center and RMC’s extraordinary faculty, students acquire a competitive advantage in reaching their career or graduate school goals. Some of the many resources provided to students include workshops, advising, internships, and access to an engaged, global alumni network.

Students will be introduced to The Edge in more detail, and will take their first assessment using a tool called Focus 2, during their first semester. They will also become familiar with The Edge Career Connector, a virtual hub where students can schedule appointments with Edge staff; build a résumé; and search for jobs and internships.

Four-Year Degree Guarantee
The Class of 2021 and their parents signed RMC’s Four-Year Degree Guarantee during orientation sessions held during the summer. This agreement pledges that students who meet all necessary requirements will graduate within four calendar years, or RMC will waive tuition costs for RMC courses needed to complete the degree. Lindgren and other representatives from the college met with each student and family to discuss and jointly sign the Four-Year Degree Guarantee.

About RMC
RMC has a stellar reputation for its extraordinary faculty, global alumni network, national and international internships, study abroad and undergraduate research opportunities as well as The Edge and January Term programs.

Randolph-Macon’s pre-med program continues to flourish. RMC has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement with the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Nursing Program and the George Washington University School of Nursing, and an Early Assurance Program with the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Physician Assistant program. In addition, the college has medical school partnerships with George Washington University, EVMS, and VCU.

RMC also has an exceptional program for transfer students. RMC has a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement with Reynolds Community College and with Richard Bland College. In addition, Randolph-Macon invites transfer students from all colleges and universities to visit campus, sit in on classes, engage with faculty, staff, and students, and meet with our transfer admissions counselor.

The college offers students a wealth of leadership and service organizations and a full calendar of campus events throughout the academic year. Seventeen Yellow Jacket athletics teams compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and are in the NCAA Division III. Founded in 1830 in Boydton, Virginia, Randolph-Macon is the oldest United Methodist Church-affiliated college in the nation. RMC received recognition from the Phi Beta Kappa Society for having the most outstanding chapter at a liberal arts college in the United States.