How to Apply
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First-year students including international students.
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Apply as a transfer student.
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Apply for graduate admission.
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Apply for other courses, such as summer school or continuing education courses.
We Make it easy!
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Test-optional
Roanoke does not require an ACT or a SAT score for your application to be reviewed. Learn more.
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No Fee to Apply
There is no fee to apply to Roanoke. 👍
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No Essay Required
An essay is not required, but read more about optional items to help you stand out.
Application Deadlines
First Year Deadlines
For spring entry, apply by November 15.
| Fall Application Types | Fall Application Deadlines |
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| Early Decision (binding) | Deadline Extended: Nov. 1* |
| Early Action I (non-binding) | November 15* |
| Early Action II | December 15 |
| Regular Decision | March 15 |
* If you want to apply before these dates, you can apply as early as June 1. Students interested in applying earlier should either choose the Early Action I (non-binding) or Early Decision (binding) application type when beginning their application.
What is early decision and early action? Read more about the difference.
Transfer Deadlines
International Deadlines
Deadlines for Fall 2025
March 15, 2025
Honors Program Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
International Freshman Final Admissions Application Deadline for Fall 2025
(Applications will be reviewed after the deadline if space permits.)
May 1, 2025
International Freshman Deposits Due for Fall 2025
(Space permitting - Deposits will be accepted after May 1.)
Deadlines for Spring 2026
November 30, 2025
International Freshman Final Admissions Application Deadline for Spring 2026
(Applications will be reviewed after the deadline if space permits.)
December 15, 2025
International Freshman Deposits Due for Spring 2026
(Deposits will be accepted after the deadline if space permits.)
Graduate Deadlines
Each program has their own procedures and deadlines. Find out more:
Application Requirements
- Academic Records/Transcripts - Please include in your application or email to admissions@roanoke.edu.
- Successful candidates will complete a minimum of 18 academic courses in high school including:
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- four in English
- two in social studies
- two in lab sciences
- two foreign language courses
- three required courses in math (Geometry and Algebra I and II)
