Virtual Campus Tour
Beyond your typical online tour, videos and pictures make this more of a campus test drive.
Campus
- 53 Buildings on 104 acres.
- Five buildings are listed on the Virginia and National Historic registers.
- F.W. Olin Hall for Arts and Humanities houses galleries, theatres, classrooms, and studios.
Students
- 56 percent of Roanoke's approximately 1,900 students are from Virginia.
- The entire student body represents 41 states (including the District of Columbia), and 22 foreign countries
- 67 percent of full-time students live in campus housing.
Things To Do & Activities
- On-campus
- Student Organizations
- Greek Life
- Intramural Sports
- Sports & Recreation
- Community Service
- Annual Events
Roanoke College has more than 100 clubs and organizations. There is something for every interest.
Student Profile
Lee Crawford, 2009
"Some of my favorite things to do in the area are to go to Valley View Mall, the Valley View Grande movie theatre, go hiking on the Appalachian trail, or to hang out on campus."
Gianna Voccola, 2009
"I like knowing that whenever I walk across Roanoke's campus, there's always a familiar face nearby."
Your First Year
Throughout your first year, you'll have regular contact with your academic advisor to help support your transition to the challenges of college.
Where to Live
Living on campus can be an important part of your education experience at Roanoke College.
Life in Salem and the Roanoke Valley
Located in the heart of Southwest Virginia, the Roanoke Valley serves as the cultural, economic, education and entertainment center for the area's 295,000 citizens.
Upcoming Events:
- Opening Convocation 2008September 9, 2008
- Concert Kellie PicklerSeptember 13, 2008
- Constitution Day Speaker - Business, Govt, & the Constitution during the 20th Century September 19, 2008
- Performing Arts Series Concert: SingCo Rhythm OrchestraSeptember 20, 2008
- Faculty Recital by pianist Dr. Gordon Marsh and vocalist Marianne SandborgSeptember 21, 2008
- Family WeekendSeptember 26, 2008 September 28, 2008
- Musical Review by RC s Student Choral and Musical GroupsSeptember 26, 2008
- Reading by Novelist Sharyn McCrumbSeptember 27, 2008
