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Priority filing deadline for fall 2013: April 1

Because of several new initiatives to be implemented in the fall semester of 2013, to include an honors community, William & Mary co-enrollment program, language institute, and other innovative programming, we will continue to accept Applications for Admission beyond our April 1st priority deadline until July 15th.

Applications and Forms

Students on campusCompleted applications and all other admissions materials must be mailed to:

Richard Bland College
Attn: Admissions
11301 Johnson Rd.
Petersburg, VA 23805

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.

Apply Online: https://rbcadmissions.wufoo.com/forms/q7x2x3/

Acrobat Reader Logo-(application that reads pdf format)RBC Application for Admission (pdf)

Acrobat Reader Logo-(application that reads pdf format)Dean's Certification Form (pdf)

Applying to the College

Candidates for admission must have graduated from an accredited high school or have earned an equivalency certificate based on GED tests. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of high school courses, grades, extracurricular activities, SAT or ACT tests scores and recommendation letters.

High school work should normally include four (4) units of English, three (3) units of mathematics (preferred courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or advanced math courses), two (2) units of history or government, two (2) units of science, and two (2) units of foreign language.

Home Schooled Students

Richard Bland College believes that home schooled students can provide another level of the experiential diversity that we strive for when selecting our entering class. In addition to the application for admission, home schooled students should fill out the Supplemental Home School Education Form located in the application. If you have additional questions about admission for home schooled students, please contact Whitney Gershowitz at 804-862-6483.

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.

Submitting Disability Documentation

Students on campus 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: Director of Student Retention and Campus Life
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.