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2020/2021 International Student Guide
Why Choose Richard Richard Bland College Support
Services offers academically
Bland College of
rigorous programs grounded
in the liberal arts tradition of
William & Mary, providing
William & Mary? a solid foundation for direct
transfer to 4-year, well-ranked
colleges and universities in
Virginia and the U.S.
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1 SEAMLESS TRANSFER
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2 PRESTIGIOUS DEGREE
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3 DEDICATED SUPPORT
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4 NO BIG DEBT
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5 STUDY AND LIVE WITH
AMERICAN STUDENTS
About Richard
Bland College of
William & Mary
Richard Bland College was
established in 1960 by the Virginia
General Assembly as a branch of
the College of William & Mary. The
College was named for Virginia
statesman, Richard Bland.
As an extension of William & Mary,
Richard Bland College prepares
students for university transfer
through academically rigorous
programs grounded in the liberal
arts tradition.
The exceptional student experience
environment at Richard Bland
College allows high potential
international students to focus
their studies and benefit from
RBC’s small class sizes, one‑on‑one
personalized academic advising
and dedicated support to
ensure a successful and smooth
transfer process.
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Prince George
County, Virginia
Boston
Philadelphia New York
and beyond Washington, D.C.
Richmond
Prince George
City
Richard Bland College of William &
Mary is located in central Virginia,
about 30 minutes south of the state
capital of Richmond. The campus is
750 picturesque acres situated within
a beautiful pecan grove, an Asian
water garden, nature trails and
historic properties.
The Center of America’s History
Population:
The RBC campus is minutes away from the 36,000
city of Petersburg, which is home to museums, State:
galleries, restaurants, and shopping in historic Virginia
Old Towne.
Currency:
Virginia was an important location during the U.S. Dollar (US$)
American Civil War. Today you can tour nearby Time zone:
Fort Lee, visit trading stations and museums, Eastern Time Zone
and take a day trip to old battlegrounds. In (UTC/GMT -5 hours)
fact, the area has been the filming locations
for many Civil War-themed television shows
and movies, including Mercy Street and
Steven Spielberg’s 2012 film, Lincoln.
Rivers, Beaches and More
Enjoy peaceful afternoons on a canoe, kayak
or boat as you travel down the James and
Appomattox Rivers. The Atlantic Ocean, the
beautiful beaches of Virginia Beach and even
the Appalachian mountains are so close that
they make great one-day trips to explore
the outdoors.
Close to Big Opportunities
For a taste of the city, Richmond, Virginia
is a half-hour drive away. Washington D.C.,
the nation’s capital and home to many
Fortune 500 companies, is a two-hour drive.
Season Max. Average Min. Average
Temp. (°F/°C) Temp. (°F/°C)
Summer 88°F/31°C 66°F/19°C
Fall 73°F/23°C 49°F/9°C
Winter 53°F/17°C 30°F/-1°C
Spring 71°F/22°C 46°F/7°C
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1960
YEAR RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE OF
WILLIAM & MARY WAS ESTABLISHED
750+
TOTAL ACRES OF CAMPUS BOASTING
VIRGINIA’S LARGEST PECAN GROVE
2,400+ TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION
75%+
INSTRUCTION DELIVERED BY
FULL-TIME FACULTY
20:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
$19,710
TUITION COST* = QUALITY
EDUCATION AND AFFORDABILITY
* excluding university fees
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We help you find your way
Starting on day one of the GSSP, you’ll receive Orientation
personalized support to ensure your academic
All new international students will participate in
success. Each student is paired with a
a comprehensive orientation program.
dedicated Learner Mentor at orientation. Your
Learner Mentor will explain prerequisites, During orientation you will receive valuable
transfer options and help you develop a information to help you settle into your studies as
personalized study plan to ensure that all quickly and as comfortably as possible.
required courses are satisfactorily completed
and you are on track to graduate on time. Throughout orientation you will:
▪ receive your class schedule
Learner Mentors:
▪ meet your Learner Mentor and
▪ assist the learner’s journey as a new classmates
single point of contact ▪ learn about RBC’s academic resources
▪ guide students through academic and student life activities
advising and career coaching ▪ tour the campus
▪ help students navigate the ▪ move into your accommodation
transfer process ▪ shop for food, housing items and
▪ connect students to supplemental other supplies
support for classwork or life-skill
development The Exceptional Student Experience
International Student Support The Exceptional Student Experience at Richard
Bland College of William & Mary (ESE@RBC)
All GSSP students will have access to the helps students jump start their college journey,
Global Student Success Center, a dedicated the purpose of which is to assist new college
support team that understands your unique students in becoming academically oriented
needs as an international student. Services while introducing them to resources and
available include: technology for college support services.
▪ career counseling
▪ personalized academic advising
▪ social activities
▪ tutoring and writing labs
▪ 24/7 emergency assistance rbcglobal.com/exceptional-student-experience
▪ College Success and TOEFL
Preparation Workshops
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Student life
Be Part of a Legacy Athletics and Recreation
When you attend Richard Bland College Richard Bland College is minutes away from
of William & Mary, you enhance particular picturesque hiking and biking trails, rivers,
passions, hobbies, and skills. Student golf courses, state parks, and more. The
organizations are an excellent opportunity College is also home to several competitive
for you to meet other students with the sports teams, including:
same interests. When you join or start a ▪ basketball (M)
student organization, you get the chance to
▪ soccer (M, W)
do what you love. When you lead a student
organization, you teach and share it with ▪ softball (W)
someone else. When you start a club for ▪ volleyball (W)
future students, you leave a legacy that
continues to contribute to the culture of
Richard Bland College.
Some student clubs and organizations
include:
▪ Animé Club
▪ Art Learning Community
▪ Business and Economics Club
▪ Film Club
▪ International Club
▪ Psychology Club
▪ RBC Debate Team
▪ RBC Music Club
▪ Sign Language Club rbcglobal.com/
▪ The Musical Statesmen Club exceptional-student-experience
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Student Support Services
Library Public Safety
The Richard Bland College Library, located in The mission of the Richard Bland College
Student Commons, is a comfortable, welcoming, Department of Campus Safety & Police is to
two-story facility with seating for over 225 provide a safe and secure living, learning, and
students. Collaborative work is encouraged on working environment for the College community.
the first floor of the library, and the second floor The Department is staffed by certified police
has been designated a quiet study area. officers 24/7.
Student Success Center
The college offers free academic support to all
students. During the week, the Tutoring Center
provides academic support to students in all
subjects and the Writing Center specializes in
guidance on essays, papers, resumes, university
applications and other important materials.
These support services are free of charge.
Counseling Services
Richard Bland College is committed to offering
a variety of counseling services to assist
students with their overall development and
adjustment to campus. Free and confidential
counseling is available for individuals or groups
of students needing help with personal and
academic concerns.
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Accommodations
Living on campus provides you many
advantages, among them, easy accessibility
to class and campus activities. Richard Bland
College of William & Mary is committed
to making your home away from home
enjoyable and safe. RBC encourages you to
use your living experience to foster a sense of
community and collaboration with your hall
mates by becoming involved participants.
Apartment-style Living rbcglobal.com/accommodation
GSSP students are required to live on
campus for the duration of their studies at
Richard Bland College of William & Mary.
RBC residence halls are designed apartment-
style living with state-of-the-art amenities
including:
▪ bedroom with bed, dresser and closet
▪ large living room with a couch, table
and chairs
▪ fully equipped kitchen with a
refrigerator, microwave, stove and oven
▪ bathroom(s)
▪ washer and dryer
▪ secured access
▪ on-site parking
▪ equipped for cable television,
Internet and telephone
Campus Dining
All residential students are required to
purchase the college’s standard block
meal plan. On-campus housing also features
a fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator,
microwave, sink, stove and oven in
each apartment.
Take a virtual tour!
Richard Bland College of
William & Mary’s residence halls
rbc.edu/campus-life/residential-living
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RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
GLOBAL STUDENT
SUCCESS PROGRAM
Upon successful completion of your associate degree through the
RBC Global Student Success Program, you will have completed
the first two years of your bachelor’s degree and will be eligible to
transfer to the College of William & Mary or one of 40+ colleges and
universities in Virginia and many more across North America.
YEARS 1 + 2 YEARS 3 + 4
{Associate degree} {Bachelor’s degree}
Richard Bland College of Your choice of 40+ universities
William & Mary and colleges in Virginia
• Earn your Associate of Arts or • Earn your undergraduate degree at a
Associate of Science degree top-ranked university
• Be a Richard Bland College student • With a Richard Bland College
from day one Associate Degree, you are eligible to
transfer to William & Mary or one of
• No SAT or ACT required for 40+ universities and colleges in
admission to RBC Virginia (based on courses taken and
• Live and study alongside American grades achieved), including:
students on a safe and welcoming
college campus
• Benefit from small class sizes
and a personalized study plan
• Save time and money
7YOUR STUDY OPTIONS AFTER RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Richard Bland College of William & Mary is focused on preparing you for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities and has guaranteed transfer agreements that allow you to seamlessly transfer to the following schools. For a full list of transfer partners and to learn more about transfer admission, please visit rbc.edu/ why-rbc/four-year-transfer-partners. 8
2 ND OLDEST COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
IN THE U.S.
Small, Smart & Historic
#
9 TOP PUBLIC COLLEGES
Forbes, 2019
William & Mary is the second oldest college
in the U.S., but also a cutting-edge research
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university. Known as a “Public Ivy”—one of
only eight in the U.S.—William & Mary offers a # NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
world-class education at an exceptional value. U.S. News & World Report, 2020
A succession of influential individuals—including
former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former
John Tyler and Thomas Jefferson, former British Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger—have
held the post of Chancellor of William & Mary.
Famous alumni include four U.S. presidents, a
former head of the FBI and NASA’s
What is the RBC/William & Mary chief scientist.
Bridge Program?
William & Mary has established a bridge Guaranteed Admission to William & Mary
program with Richard Bland College of William As part of its unique relationship with Richard
& Mary, which allows select students to take
Bland College of William & Mary, which shares
classes* at William & Mary while pursuing their
associate degree at RBC.
a governing board with William & Mary,
students at Richard Bland College will be
Bridge program benefits: guaranteed admission to William & Mary
▪ free transportation to and from who fulfill all necessary conditions:
William & Mary ▪ Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or
▪ RBC tuition prices instead of William Associate of Science degree
& Mary tuition costs (savings up to ▪ Earn a 3.25 cumulative GPA
US$1,800 per class) ▪ TOEFL 100
▪ courses in your desired major (Computer ▪ Successful completion of specific
Science, Biology, Economics, etc.) prerequisite courses outlined in the
studied on campus at William & Mary by guaranteed admission agreement
William & Mary faculty
▪ easier transition to the William & Mary Academic Programs for Transfer Students
main campus, with opportunities to
make friends before official transfer The guaranteed admission agreement provides
▪ completed credits to assist in the admission to William & Mary’s Faculty of Arts
transfer process & Sciences. Schools of Business and Education
require a separate application upon enrolling at
Who is eligible for bridge program? William & Mary.
All RBC students are invited to
apply, provided they meet the
following requirements:
▪ must maintain GPA of 3.25 or higher
▪ must be enrolled full-time at RBC, with
at least 15 credits
The bridge program is competitive; only 15
slots are available each year to students, as
chosen by RBC’s Dean of Faculty.
* RBC students cannot take more than four classes at
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William & Mary.#
4 TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
8
BEST UNDERGRADUATE
# BUSINESS PROGRAM
One of the Top U.S. Public Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2019
The University of Virginia is distinctive
among public institutions of higher education.
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Founded by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson
in 1819, the University continues in its # NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
mission to develop tomorrow’s leaders who U.S. News & World Report, 2020
are well prepared to help shape the future of
the nation and the world.
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
Academic Transfer Requirements The guaranteed transfer agreement provides
▪ Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate of admission into University of Virginia’s College
Science degree of Arts & Sciences. Students interested
▪ Earn a 3.4 cumulative GPA (with no grade lower in Architecture, Business, Education or
than a C in any course) Engineering must meet any additional
▪ Completed application with requirements and file a separate transfer
application to be considered for admission.
TOEFL/IELTS scores
▪ Successful completion of specific prerequisite
courses and any other requirements as outlined
in the articulation agreement
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BEST UNDERGRADUATE
# ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
U.S. News & World Report, 2019
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#
Virginia’s Most Comprehensive TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Research University U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging
approach to education, preparing scholars to
be leaders in their fields and communities.
Virginia Tech offers 250 undergraduate and
graduate degree programs to more than
33,000 students and manages a research
#
74 NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
portfolio of more than $504 million.
Guaranteed Admission Requirements
▪ Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate
of Science degree
▪ Earn a 3.4 cumulative GPA
▪ Transfer in Fall (Spring transfers
by availability)
▪ Non-native English speakers need to complete
English 101 and English 102 with Grade “C”
or better.
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
The guaranteed transfer agreement provides
admission into the following Colleges:
▪ Agriculture and Life Sciences
▪ Business
▪ Engineering*
▪ Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
▪ Natural Resources & Environment
▪ Science
▪ Urban Studies
The agreement excludes programs in
Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial
Design, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture
(undecided), and University Studies.
* Students applying to Engineering programs may have additional
requirements for transfer admission.
11Academic calendar
Year Semester Semester starts Semester ends
2021 Spring 19 January 2021 18 May 2021
2021 Fall 30 August 2021 17 December 2021
2022 Spring 18 January 2022 17 May 2022
Dates are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date listings, visit rbcglobal.com/important-dates.
Your investment
2021/2022 estimated cost of attendance*
Tuition and fees (Online and Traditional) Online Fees (US$) Traditional Fees (US$)
Annual tuition (based on 30 credits per year) $5,970 $19,710
Mandatory student fees $750 $2,101
Health insurance N/A $1,339
Meal Plan (based on 100 Meal Blocks plan) N/A From $2,240
Accommodation N/A From $7,910
Total per year $6,720 $33,300
*Students will be charged per credit; actual cost may be higher or lower depending on specific course choices. Tuition, fees and charges are
subject to change. Please visit rbcglobal.com/fees for the latest tuition and fees.
Academic and English language minimum
eligibility requirements
Academic/English qualification Academic/English result
High School Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent)
GPA US 2.5 GPA
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL 69
Pearson Versant 50
Duolingo English Test 95
* Entry is competitive and the above are minimum requirements only. Please visit rbcglobal.com/admissions-requirements for
country specific requirements.
13The reason I chose RBC was the size of
the campus. I love the small class sizes and
how the classrooms are interactive. Back
home in Taiwan, you could never go up to the
professors to ask questions, but the professors
here at RBC are so approachable and helpful. I
really feel like I can talk to them about anything.
I also really like how much my English has
improved since I started at RBC.”
Fabian Su
Taiwan
Associate of Science (Business Administration)
I was really nervous about coming to the
States and studying in Virginia, but all my
nervousness went away when I got here.
Everyone here is so friendly and I’ve made
so many new friends that I love studying and
hanging out with. I also really like my Learner
Mentor, Cathryn. She is so helpful and has really
helped me in choosing my majors and courses.
I also really like the small class sizes. It makes
interacting with my professors and classmates so
much easier.”
Linh Tran
Vietnam
Associate of Science (Business Administration)
I like that RBC is so academically focused
and reputable. When you graduate from
RBC, it means something. It’s such a
prestigious college, but also very affordable.
It’s also great to live on campus. You’re close
to classes and part of community with lots
of great activities and clubs on campus. Back
home soccer is almost a religion and I didn’t have
to leave that behind when I came here since we
have such a great soccer team.”
Simon Kotto
Cameroon
Associate of Science (Math/Computer Science)
14How to apply
1. Select your program of study
Decide which academic program you’d like to
pursue at Richard Bland College of William &
Mary. For a full list of course offerings, please
visit rbcglobal.com.
2. Apply
For faster processing, please apply online:
rbcglobal.com/apply
3. Send outstanding documents
You will need to send the following documents
to complete your application:
▪ High school and (if applicable) university
transcripts
▪ A copy of your high school and (if applicable)
university diploma(s)
▪ Signed certificate of Financial
Certification Form
▪ Bank statement
▪ English language test scores
▪ A copy of your passport
▪ Any other documents as requested
All documents should be sent to:
admissions@rbcglobal.com
4. Accept your offer
If qualified, we will send you an offer letter.
Please return your acceptance form and pay
your deposit as listed on your letter.
5. Apply for your Student Visa
Once your deposit, acceptance forms and all
outstanding documents have been received, the
university will issue the Form I-20 for your visa
application. Please apply for your visa as soon as
possible since wait times vary by country.
6. Prepare for your arrival in Virginia
The friendly RBC staff will send you helpful
pre‑arrival information to help you prepare for
living and studying in the United States.
15Richard Bland College of William & Mary 11301 Johnson Rd South Prince George, VA 23805 United States of America This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication. However, Global Student Success Program and the Richard Bland College staff reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice. Printed Sept 2020 RBC200720-0859_0820_AW rbcglobal.com
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