Partnerships and Pathways for Students
Roanoke College strives to foster student success and well-being. By developing partnerships with a variety of institutions, we build pathways for our students to find their purpose and succeed. View the list of partnerships below to see if one is right for you.
West Virginia University (WVU)
Economics Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity guarantees admission to West Virginia University's Master of Science in Economics program.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and at least a 3.25 GPA are guaranteed admission to WVU's Economics Master of Science program.
- Roanoke College students can transfer up to 3 courses directly into the Master of Science program as graduate courses (ECON 321, ECON 347, and ECON 461).
- Roanoke College students are eligible for a waiver of both the application fee and GRE or GMAT scores.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College Bachelor of Arts in Economics graduates
Who do I contact?
Dr. Alice Kassens
Professor
kassens@roanoke.edu
William & Mary
Accounting and Business Analytics Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity guarantees Roanoke College students admission into the residential Master of Accounting program or the residential Master of Science in Business Analytics program at William and Mary.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students who are nominated are guaranteed admission to the residential Master of Accounting program or the residential Master of Science in Business Analytics program.
- Roanoke College students who are nominated are guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $7,500 for in-state students and $10,000 for out-of-state students.
- Roanoke College students are not required to pay application fees, submit GMAT/GRE scores, or request formal letters of recommendation.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students who are nominated for the program by Roanoke College and have a 3.25 GPA or better
Who do I contact?
Dr. Michelle Hagadorn
Chair, Business Administration and Economics
hagadorn@roanoke.edu
The Roanoke College Education Department sustains partnerships with several school districts to provide the best clinical teaching experiences for our students. The following is a list of districts with whom we currently partner. If you are interested in student teaching somewhere other than these partner districts, please contact Dr. Lisa Stoneman at stoneman@roanoke.edu to inquire about that possibility:
Boston University School of Public Health
Select Scholars Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity enables Roanoke College students to secure admissions into Boston University's highly competitive masters program in the School of Public Health
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students can secure admission into the Boston University School of Public Health's masters program in public health.
- Scholarships - Applicants who apply before the Dec. 1 priority deadline will be considered for a 50% tuition discount scholarship. Accepted Scholars who apply after this deadline receive a scholarship to support at least 35% of their graduate tuition,
- GRE test scores are not required.
- Access to a dedicated admissions representative – Partner institutions will be assigned a BUSPH admissions representative who will visit campus at least twice a year and help steward students through the application process.
- Travel funding – Access to travel awards to support Scholars attending an accepted student events on campus.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
Who do I contact?
Dr. Shannon Anderson
Associate Professor
slanderson@roanoke.edu
Edward VIA College of Osteopathic Medicine
Health Care/Medical Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity guarantees Roanoke College students an interview for acceptance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program
What are the benefits?
- VCOM values candidates from Roanoke College who perform well at the undergraduate level and anticipates they will be well-prepared to succeed in the rigorous medical curriculum at VCOM.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students who demonstrate high achievement and receive a positive endorsement from Roanoke College's Health Careers Advising Board (HCAB)
Who do I contact?
Dr. Len Pysh
Professor
pysh@roanoke.edu
Mary Baldwin University
Health Care/Medical Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity guarantees admission for two Roanoke College students per program.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students who qualify are guaranteed admissions into either the Physical Therapy Program or the Occupational Therapy Program at Mary Baldwin University.
- Roanoke College students receive career counseling and advising specific to professions of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students with a 3.5 GPA or better that have earned a B or better in all prerequisite courses
Who do I contact?
Dr. Len Pysh
Professor
pysh@roanoke.edu
University of Lynchburg
Health Care/Medical Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity guarantees Roanoke College graduates acceptance into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Lynchburg
What are the benefits?
- Guaranteed admissions to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Who is eligible?
Graduates of Roanoke College within the past 7 years with a minimum GPA of 3.3
Who do I contact?
Dr. Len Pysh
Professor
pysh@roanoke.edu
Virginia Tech
Engineering Partnership
Accelerated Undergraduate-Graduate Degree
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity enables Roanoke College students to get a master's degree in a shorter amount of time. Students can transfer up to 6 undergraduate credits into the graduate program to reduce the time of these programs:
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students, including non-CS and non-engineering majors, can take courses toward a VT graduate degree before completing their BS/BA.
- Qualified Roanoke College students are guaranteed admissions into the affiliated graduate program,
- Roanoke College students can transfer an approved set of courses taken in their BS/BA to Virginia Tech to count towards the master's degree.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students that meet the requirements of the graduate school
Who do I contact?
Dr. Anil Shende
Professor of Computer Science
shende@roanoke.edu
Virginia Tech
Engineering Partnership
Direct to Tech Undergraduate-Graduate Degree
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity enables Roanoke College undergraduates, including non-CS and non-engineering majors, to receive an admssions offer before completing their BS/BA degree.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students are guaranteed admission into the program.
- Roanoke College students can reduce the timeline of admissions into Virginia Tech's graduate program.
- Roanoke College students can make an early transition into the VT Computer Science and Applications and Computer Engineering graduate degree programs.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
Who do I contact?
Dr. Anil Shende
Professor of Computer Science
shende@roanoke.edu
Hollins University
Cross Registration Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity allows Roanoke College students to enroll in both institutions at the same time without paying any additional tuition.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students have access to a wider choice of courses at no additional cost.
- Roanoke College students can take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of the faculty of both institutions.
- Roanoke College students can cross register for 2 courses a semester.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students who are full-time, undergraduate students
Who do I contact?
Patty Brokken
Registrar
brokken@roanoke.edu
Lutheran College Washington Semester
Internship Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity allows Roanoke College students to receive academic credit from Roanoke College while completing courses and an internship during a semester in Washington, D.C.
What are the benefits?
- Roanoke College students are registered for four courses while in D.C.
- The cost of tuition for the program is the regular semester's tuition rate.
Who is eligible?
Roanoke College students interested in a residential semester in Washington, D.C.
Who do I contact?
Dr. Todd Peppers
Professor
peppers@roanoke.edu
Virginia Western Community College
Rapid Maroons Program Partnership
What does the partnership do?
This opportunity affords Virginia Western Community College students many of the same privileges and opportunities available to Roanoke College student.
What are the benefits?
- Program participants can participate in Roanoke College activities like clubs & organizations, as well as athletic, artistic, and community events while enrolled at Virginia Western Community College.
- Program participants will receive advising services from Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College.
- Program participants make progress in their intended Roanoke College major during their time at Virginia Western Community College.
Who is eligible?
Students who are admitted to Roanoke College but choose to attend Virginia Western Community College as they begin college
Who do I contact?
Tyler Wertman
Assistant Director of Admissions
wertman@roanoke.edu
For Staff and Faculty who would like to develop an agreement with another organization, please see the Articulation Agreement Resource page for help.