Chapters induct new members, and plan and carry out educational, service, and social activities each year. The national organization publishes BIOS, a quarterly journal containing undergraduate research papers, articles for undergraduates, and news and information about society activities. The members of the association are responsible for coordinating the campus tournament, choosing the team that represents Roanoke College at regional competitions. College Bowl consists of academic competition. Answering a toss-up correctly earns ten points for the team, as well as a chance at up to thirty bonus points.
Players can lose five points, however, for buzzing in on a toss-up and answering incorrectly.
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join. The society plans outings to historical sites, hosts films and speakers, and sponsors socials two or three times a year. Contact any history faculty member in the Courthouse for further information. The Association's activities include organizing PEP events, a series of cultural and community service activities that are integral to the Honors curriculum. Additionally, the Association plans a week-long annual conference that invites the campus and the local community to consider a timely academic or social topic, and the Association sponsors a variety of activities for Honors students and for all Roanoke College students as appropriate opportunities for doing so arise.