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

NATIVE AMERICAN & Alaska Native HERITAGE MONTH: Film viewing of "Defending the Fire" and discussion with producer, Pamela Pierce '72

NATIVE AMERICAN & Alaska Native HERITAGE MONTH: Film viewing of "Defending the Fire" and discussion with producer, Pamela Pierce '72

Audience members will view, Defending the Fire, a documentary film that allows the viewer to follow the journey of the Native American Warrior as they continue to survive and answers the age-old question, "Why Fight?"

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Date | Time: Monday, November 19, 2018 | 7:00 PM
Location: Roanoke College Colket Center Wortmann Ballroom

Board Game Club - Tuesdays

Board Game Club - Tuesdays

Meet new people, learn new games and have fun! 

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Date | Time: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 | 6:00 PM
Location: Life Science, Room 502

Holiday Craft Show

Holiday Craft Show

Come visit 10 RC crafters as they showcase their wares. Turned wood platters and bowls; new line of cards, bookmarks, etc.; ornaments; holiday fabric bowls; knitted hats; and jewelry will fill the atrium.

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Date | Time: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | 11:00 AM
Location: Colket Center Atrium

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.