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Transfer Student Admissions

You may begin your college career at a different school for many good reasons. There are also a lot of excellent reasons for you to transfer to Roanoke College and finish that education here.

  • Smaller classes mean more attention from the professors.
  • Curriculums lead to more opportunities for real-life experience.
  • A diverse and intimate campus culture enriches life beyond the classroom.

Transfer Admissions Process

Roanoke makes transferring easy. About 15 percent of our students are transfers from other colleges. By definition, a transfer student is someone who has attended another college or university. If you're a high school student with Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or other college credits, you are a freshman applicant (with advanced standing) and should apply accordingly.

Transfer candidates must have a minimum 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA in transferable courses to be considered for acceptance. Questions? Try our Transfer FAQs or contact us.

Steps to Apply for Transfer Students

  1. Have your secondary and college institutions forward an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. A GED is acceptable in place of a high school diploma. We'll need transcripts from all of the colleges you have attended.
  2. Complete the online application or call the Admissions Office to request a paper copy of the application. 
  3. The Admission With Advanced Standing (AWAS) form must be completed by the college you are currently attending or the most recent college attended. 
  4. Our policies related to credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities are available through the Admissions Office.
  5. Check into options for financial assistance. For instance, Roanoke does offer scholarships for transfers.
  6. Contact the Coordinator of Transfer Admissions for our transfer credit policy.  Our policies related to credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities are online.  


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Roanoke College does not discriminate against students, employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status. 

Rapid Maroons Program

Get a head start on your transfer plans and enjoy the perks of being a Maroon while earning an associate’s degree at your community college! The Rapid Maroons program is currently available to students at Virginia Western Community College and New River Community College.

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Connect with a transfer counselor

If you are considering transferring to Roanoke or want to learn more about the transfer process, Roanoke is here for you. Whether you are at a community college, a four-year university or just want to attend college again, Roanoke will help you advance your education. Roanoke College offers prospective and admitted students flexible options to connect with a transfer counselor one-on-one through Roanoke College’s “Transfer Connect.”

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How Can We Help?

We try to make the transfer process easy. Please reach out if you have any questions or need any help. 

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