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

Eco Bingo

Eco Bingo

First Bingo of the Semester - Win Local and Sustainable Prizes !

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Date | Time: Friday, January 18, 2019 | 9:00 PM
Location: Bast Gym

Martin Luther King Jr. - Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. - Day of Service

While many see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day off, we see it as a “day on.” It’s an opportunity to start your year in the spirit of volunteerism and service, continuing the legacy Dr. King, who spent his life working to better the lives of others.

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Date | Time: Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 8:30 AM
Location: Colket Main Atrium or OMA

Kandinsky Trio Concert Series: Reflections on Eternity

Kandinsky Trio Concert Series: Reflections on Eternity

Join us for a multimedia presentation of Olivier Messiaen's stunning Quartet for the End of Time.

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Date | Time: Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Location: Olin Hall Theater

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.