Explore, Prepare, Grow
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Candidates for admission must have graduated from an accredited high school or have earned an equivalency certificate based on GED tests. Applications are evaluated on the basis of high school courses completed, grades, extracurricular activities, SAT or ACT tests scores, and personal recommendations.
High school work should normally include four (4) years of English, three (3) years of mathematics, two (2) years of history or government, two (2) years of science, two (2) years of foreign language, and a minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
International Students
In addition to the admission requirements listed above, international students must also have achieved a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for admission.
How to Apply
You may apply for admission to Richard Bland College by following the procedures outlined in the application form available upon request. Each step is important in the admissions process. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.
We encourage you to apply early; however, applications are accepted on a continuing basis throughout the year. The suggested application deadlines are July 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. Please do not send disability documentation with your application for admission. Please send it separately to Evanda S. Martinez, M.A. M.T.S. at:
Richard Bland College
Attn: Associate Director for Student Services
Division of Student Affairs
11301 Johnson Rd.
Petersburg, Va. 23805
Equal Opportunity
Richard Bland College, an equal educational opportunity institution, makes no distinction in admission of students or in any other official activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political affiliation, handicap, veteran's status, or any other non-merit factor. All standards and policies of the College, including those governing student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.
Give Us A Call
We appreciate your interest in Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary and encourage you to call if we can be of further assistance.
Admissions (804) 862-6249 | Financial Aid (804) 862-6260
At Richard Bland we believe that no student should be denied the opportunity to pursue a college education because of insufficient financial resources. Therefore, the college offers a variety of financial aid programs to qualified students.
Applications and Forms
**All applicants must fill out an In-State Tuition Application**
**All applicants must complete and return the Student Disciplinary History Form, the Dean's Certification Form (Transfer Students) or the Counselor's Certification Form (First Time Students).**
Applications will be reviewed once the Admissions staff receives all required documents. Upon the receipt of all materials, please allow at least ten (10) business days for processing.
First Time Applicants
Students who have not previously attended a college or university and students applying for dual enrollment. NOTE: Students who have graduated from high school ten (10) or more years ago will not need to submit the Counselor's Certification form.
• High School Graduates:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Counselor's Certification Form (pdf)
• GED Recipients:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
• Home Schooled Students:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Transfer Applicants
Students who are transferring to RBC from another college or university
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Dean's Certification Form (pdf)
Applicants for Readmission
Students who have previously attended RBC and wish to reapply
• Students who have attended a college or university since leaving RBC:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Dean's Certification Form (pdf)
• Students who HAVE NOT attended a college or university since leaving RBC:
RBC Application for Readmission (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Applicants for Reactivation
Students who have previously been admitted to RBC but did not attend and who HAVE NOT attended any other college or university. If a student was admitted but attended another college or university, they would be considered a transfer applicant.
RBC Application for Reactivation (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
High School College Program Applicants
High School seniors who wish to enroll in a class or classes at RBC during their senior year.
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
RBC High School College Program (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Counselor's Certification Form (pdf)
International Applicants
Applicants who are not citizens of the United States
• First Time Freshmen:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
RBC Application for International Students (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Counselor's Certification Form (pdf)
• Transfer Students:
RBC Application for Admission (pdf)
RBC Application for International Students (pdf)
Student Disciplinary History Form (pdf)
Counselor's Certification Form (pdf)
Additional Admission Forms
RBC Housing Application for Fall 2010-Spring 2011 (pdf)
RBC Housing Application for Summer 2010 (pdf)
RBC Information Request Card (pdf)
Registration Form (Summer and Non-Degree) (pdf)
This four-part form is for Summer and Non-Degree students
who wish to take classes at Richard Bland College.