Information for New Students
Welcome to Roanoke College Residence Life & Housing!
We’re here to make the residence halls a fun and meaningful part of your college life. Living on campus is a big part of the Maroon experience. As a residential student, you’ll have opportunities to connect with new people and grow both socially and personally through the shared experiences created by living and learning together.
Steps for New Students to Select Housing:
- Sign your housing agreement in the housing portal: You'll need your student ID# to complete this step.
- Complete your housing profile and communicate with potential roommates (available starting March 28, 2025): Are you a morning person? Do you stay up late studying? Do you like things neat and organized? Complete your housing profile to help potential roommates learn more about you. You can also message other students through the housing portal. If you find a roommate match, you can create a group for easier housing signups.
- Select your residence hall and room (available at assigned times from June 30 to July 3, 2025): After all summer orientation sessions end, students who’ve signed their housing agreement will be assigned a date and time to select their residence hall and room in the housing portal. Time slots are based on the date when your deposit was received.
In the meantime, familiarize yourself with the links and resources below to make your transition to campus smoother. We know moving to a new community is an adjustment, and we’re here to help. Please let us know if you have questions or suggestions: reslife@roanoke.edu or 540-375-2308.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
Residence Life & Housing Staff
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