Student Life
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Does Roanoke look like a great place to be? See if the fit is right for you:
Like home sweet home (but fewer rules)

Diversity and Inclusion
Roanoke College is dedicated to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds. Through a more welcoming and comforting environment, the college wants to help them excel academically and socially. Through diverse educational, cultural and social programs, we're building a more diverse community of students.
“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
Roanoke College Blood Drive
As part of Roanoke College's monthlong celebration of Black History Month, students, faculty and staff are invited to give the gift of life.
Date | Time:
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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11:00 AM
Location: Fintel Library
Art Exhibition: Ephemeral Tranquility
Inspired by Buddhist ideas of envelopment of life’s precious moments, this exhibition features work from five different artists who explore ideas of identity, meditation, energy, experience, and human consciousness.
Date | Time:
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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1:00 PM
Location: Olin Hall Galleries
History, Community, and Photography: Daesha Dévon Harris and Jeremy Dennis
Join us for a Zoom event: History, Community, and Photography: A Lecture and Discussion with Daesha Dévon Harris and Jeremy Dennis.
Date | Time:
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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7:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom - Register in advance

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.

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.