Student Life

24 hours may not be enough

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Between interesting classes, great friends and tons to do, you’ll wish every day was a little longer. Catch a day in the life of our campus.

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Like home sweet home (but fewer rules)

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Don’t take our word for it—see for yourself how fun and inviting dorm life is at Roanoke.

“I like to eat healthy and the Commons provides great fresh food and a wonderful atmosphere. ”

Ryan Glascott '16

There are lots of things to do here

Fall Concert featuring The White Panda and Asher Roth on Sept 22

Fall Concert featuring The White Panda and Asher Roth on Sept 22

Tickets are $10 RC with ID/$25 Non-RC Students.  RC students can purchase tickets at the Information Desk in the Colket Center.
Roanoke College's Campus Activities Board presents The White Panda and Asher Roth live.

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Date | Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 8:00 PM
Location: Bast Center - Roanoke College

Virginia Watercolor Society 39th Annual Exhibition

Virginia Watercolor Society 39th Annual Exhibition

This event is free and open to the public.
The Virginia Watercolor Society's 39th Annual Exhibition will be on view at Olin Hall Galleries from September 7 through October 7, 2018.

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Date | Time: September 9 - October 7, 2018 | 1:00 PM
Location: Olin and Smoyer Galleries

Homebrew in the Cavern

Homebrew in the Cavern

Lost in Space Camp featuring Opening Performance by Joe Krzyston

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Date | Time: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 | 8:00 PM
Location: Cavern

Downtown Roanoke at sunset

Think of it as a treasure map

With a nice college town, a vibrant city and gorgeous mountains within minutes, fun is never far away. Learn more.

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All life is a learning experience

At Roanoke, we believe some of your best learning opportunities occur outside the classroom.  It begins your first of week freshman year, where we'll encourage you to meet and make friends with people from many different backgrounds and learn how to work effectively through life's issues together.

From the start, we'll encourage you to join many different clubs and organizations, where you'll have a chance to take leadership roles, learning to motivate teams, organize events, and achieve your goals.

During your four years here you'll find many exciting things to do that will open your mind to new possibilities, and might even lead you to the passion you've been seeking.