Fall Welcome Week
Opening Day
Welcome new Maroons! All incoming students are encouraged to attend Opening Day festivities. President Shushok will welcome our new students, followed by dinner on the back quad with music, games, and fun! Families are encouraged to attend the President's Welcome and dinner on the back quad with their student. After dinner, students will be busy getting to know their new classmates and attending evening programming.
Move-In Information
All residential students will receive an email to their RC account in early August regarding move-in time slots, processes, and a campus map to help guide your drive around campus. If you are part of a Fall athletic team, or pre-orientation program that is moving in early, please contact your coach, or program coordinator, to find out your specific move-in time.
Student Welcome Week Schedule
Welcome Week schedules are individualized to the student. Students will attend informational sessions, meet with their Fall Peer Mentor and Orientation Group, participate in community activites, learn about the surrounding areas, and much, much more!
FAQ
Do you have a question and don't see the answer here? Email orientation@roanoke.edu!
I’m a freshman COMMUTER. Am I included in Orientation?
Absolutely! Commuters are encouraged to participate in all events put on for new students.There’s also info below on Maroon ID cards, parking passes and student leaders.
I’m a TRANSFER student. Am I included in Orientation?
Yes! Transfers are new Maroons, too! Transfers are invited to attend Welcome Week and Opening Day events.
What if my family and I still need to CONDUCT BUSINESS?
We strongly encourage you to contact those offices during the weeks ahead of moving in.
I still have questions about HOUSING details. How do I find answers?
Moving away from home is a big deal. Residence Life and Housing has a very helpful website just for incoming students.
When I come to campus to move in, which way do I ENTER CAMPUS?
You will pick up your resident hall key in the lower Olin parking lot which is directly off of Thompson Memorial Dr. This is also the way the GPS will take you if you are coming from Interstate 81.
What are the move-in PROCEDURES?
Move-in time slots, procedures and a map to help guide you to check-in tents will be sent to all residential students through their RC email accounts. Don't forget to check that inbox!
Once I move in, WHAT’S NEXT?
Orientation has a series of programs and events to introduce you to other new students and the campus. On move-in day, there will be plenty of programs and events going on to keep our new Maroons busy! If you haven’t already, be sure to download the EllucianGo App. Choose Roanoke College and sign in.
If my family is headed back home, where can I get LUNCH and/or DINNER?
Dining Services is open for students. Take your Maroon ID and head over to Commons! If you don't have anyone to go with, orientation staff (maroon t-shirts) will be looking out for you. They'd love to find you a group or go with you. It's a busy day, and they need to eat too!
I submitted my picture. Where do I get my MAROON ID CARD?
In May, all new students will receive an email instructing them on how to log in and upload their own photo. Photos will be reviewed and cards will be printed and available for pick up on Opening Day.
Residential students: Cards will be with your room key.
Commuter students: Cards will be at Check-In in Lower Olin Lot from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to come on Opening Day, your card will be moved to your campus box.
I never submitted a picture online. How do I get a MAROON ID CARD?
Access your Maroon Card here, then sign in. In the grey strip, choose "profile," click to "submit a new photo," and finalize by choosing "update."
I need to buy a PARKING PASS.
In August, all new students will receive an email instructing them on how to log in and purchase a parking pass. They will be picked up at Check-in in the Lower Olin Lot.
I ordered things and had them mailed to my CAMPUS BOX. Where is that?
Mail Services is in the basement of the Colket Center. In your EllucianGo app, choose the three lined “hamburger” to open all the features on the left. Under Services, choose Mail Services, and it will show your campus box number and combination.
I will need help setting up my PRINTER and connecting to the networks.
First, review the RC IT Knowledgebase for the most common answers.
Opening Day hours: Look for posters with IT's contact information. They will come to students' rooms as they are needed!
Who is my ACADEMIC ADVISOR and how do I meet them?
If you have general Academic Advising questions, contact the Center for Learning & Teaching.
Location: Fintel Library
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
clt@roanoke.edu
540-375-2247
Who is in my ORIENTATION GROUP?
Your OGroup will be led by Fall Peer Mentors who are current, very involved students who will guide you during your first few weeks on campus. Orientation groups will be have about 20 students each and will be divided by interests to try and aid in the organic process of building connections, and relationships, during the first weeks of school.
Who is the STUDENT LEADER?
During Online Summer Orientation, your student leader was called an Orientation Leader (OL). Starting in August, student leaders are called Fall Peer Mentors. You might see some similar names and faces as many work in both positions! Each OGroup has a Fall Peer Mentor. They will stay connected with you and your class for the entirety of the fall term.
Common Offices
I need to finalize FINANCIAL AID paperwork.
Office of Financial Aid
finaid@roanoke.edu
540-375-2235
I need to pay a BILL.
If you would like to pay a bill, it is encouraged to do so via Self Service > Student Finance > Account Activity.
It would be helpful to review this Video Tutorial
Business Office
studentaccounts@roanoke.edu
540-375 2255
I have questions about my HEALTH FORMS.
On Opening Day, many of our health services staff will be working screenings at various tents on campus. Reaching out to them beforehand will allow adequate time and attention to discuss questions you may have.
Student Health & Counseling
healthservices@roanoke.edu
540-375 2286
I need to know more about the ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION process.
It would be helpful to review this Video Tutorial.
Accessible Education Services
aes@roanoke.edu
540-375 2247