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Student Life Living & Eating Campus Activities Beyond the Campus Clubs & Organizations Sports & Recreation Outdoor Adventures Cregger & Colket Centers Spiritual Life Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Service Health & Safety Admissions admissions@roanoke.edu (800) 388-2276 Something for everyone. Over 100 clubs and organizations . Updates: Visit Opportunities (Virtual & On Campus) - Register Today ! Virtual Week of Workshops - Sign Up Today ! Application for Fall 2021 - Now Available ! Regular Admission for Fall 2020 - Apply Now ! Transfer Application for August 2020 - Apply Now ! Videos News Calendar A-Z Directory Social Inside Roanoke It's a new day. Our plan for fall. Return to Roanoke website Our plan for fall. Learn more Apply for Fall 2020 or 2021 - Apply Now Welcome to Roanoke Fix. Change. Build. Discover. Create. The world is full of opportunities if you have the passion to make things happen. College isn't just four more years of school; it sets you on the path for the life you want to lead. At Roanoke College we think the world needs people with passion. Join us, and we'll help you find and live what you love. See Where You'll Live Join our family Love at first sight Roanoke is considered one of the most beautiful schools in America. See it on video Buzzing on the inside Roanoke may seem serene on the outside, but it's full of activity within. Check out the action 175 years young Roanoke is a perfect blend of old and new. Stop in and you'll find historic buildings with 21 st century technology. Look at these numbers The best of both worlds At Roanoke you get city and country-grab a latte in Salem, hike the Blue Ridge, then end the day in one of Roanoke city's many restaurants or clubs. Go beyond campus Enjoy your classes Pull up a chair Have a major in mind? Roanoke offers more than 106 majors, minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. Follow your passion here. Majors Still searching? Relax--it's OK to be undecided. College is a time to explore, to try new things. We take pride in helping students figure it out. See how we'll help Goodbye boring classes You can skip most ordinary survey courses--in our core curriculum, you'll build knowledge and apply that to real problems and issues--through topics that interest you. See how we're different The world is your teacher At Roanoke you'll have opportunities to put knowledge into practice. Internships, service work, creative projects and study away will help you prepare for a career you'll love. Put it into practice Have a plan How it works Find your world Through the Roanoke Lifework program, you discover a wealth of opportunities to try new things, explore new ideas and meet new people. You find your passion and see a future you want. Check out all the options Expand your world You challenge assumptions about yourself and the world. Through study away and exposure to diverse communities, you gain a broader perspective. You push yourself to go beyond your comfort zone. Where you can go Build your world You learn to think critically, solve problems and come up with innovative solutions. You sharpen your communication skills and become an effective leader. You chart your life path WHAT WILL BE IN YOUR LIFEWORK PLAN? Launch your world We guarantee you the opportunity for real-world experiences that build your personal resume. Add practical skills, coaching from mentors, and help building your network, and you'll be ready to launch your career. SEE LIFEWORK'S ADVANTAGE Diversity and Inclusion Get involved Examining our history Our new Center for Studying Structures of Race examines institutional racism at local, national and international levels. Students are encouraged to get involved Get the latest news Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page has all the information you could need, from the latest news to information about all of our programs. Get connected here Changing the status quo We recently unveiled a plan to make Roanoke a more inclusive and diverse campus. Find out what we’re doing A club for everyone Our many culturally-based clubs and organizations allow students to learn from their peers and meet people with different viewpoints. Learn how to get involved Leave a Mark Start Here 16 Fulbright Scholars With a rigorous honors program, undergraduate research, programs at Oxford, and help applying for grants, you can do amazing work here. Meet our Fulbright scholars 349 students conducted research Many presented findings at professional conferences and published them in respected journals around the world. Learn about student research Internationally Renowned Faculty Roanoke professors are recognized by their peers for scholarship and research, and most importantly, the quality of their teaching. Meet great professors 44% Of Alumni Earn Advanced Degrees After graduation, Roanoke students get into top-notch grad schools like Chicago, Duke, Georgetown, Notre Dame, William & Mary and Yale. See where they go Discover your passion Explore your options Passion is everything People with passion are changing the world. Discover yours, and a world of opportunity will be waiting for you. From Undecided to Decided Students who don't have a major find their path here. See how Haley found hers. Watch her story 94% deeply engaged Roanoke students put their passion into practice through real world learning experiences. With a jump on life, they get into top grad schools, start businesses and find great jobs. Check out impressive stats Success is living what you love Software entrepreneurs. Athletic trainers. Marine biologists. Environmental lawyers. Video producers. Roanoke grads lead interesting lives! See how y...