Most students rank in the upper half of their graduating class, and many are in the top third. The committee also reviews any additional information submitted by either the applicant or the school. For Freshman applicants who have pursued a non-traditional secondary education program, the General Equivalency Diploma, granted by the appropriate state agency, is recognized. The school record should be submitted directly to the Admissions Office by the applicant's counselor or principal. Roanoke College has no limitation on the number or proportion of qualified persons with disabilities who may be admitted.
Applicants complete the usual application procedure.
If special tests are available and appropriate, applicants are encouraged to use them. Students with fewer than nine transferable academic units will be evaluated on the basis of their high school records in addition to their college work. In general, students are to be governed by the catalog which is current at the time they declare their major at Roanoke College. Students transferring from Virginia Community College may elect to declare any catalog in effect within the twenty-four month period immediately preceding the term they first enroll. Each year, our campus is greatly enriched by the presence of international students who enroll and study toward a bachelor's degree.