From immigration forms, to helping a student find a job, to academic counseling, the Office of International Education is there to provide a foundation of support to international students enrolled at the college. On arrival at Roanoke College, new international students participate in four days of orientation, including field trips, local excursions, and seminars with campus officials. All students have e-mail accounts, personal voice mail accounts, and free telephones in their rooms. Education Roanoke College continues its liberal arts tradition with a modern curriculum and innovative program. The Roanoke curriculum is designed to teach students to read critically, express themselves clearly, think with discrimination, and act decisively and responsibly.
Writing is emphasized across the disciplines.
Roanoke College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is recognized by the American Chemical Society and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The College's teacher education program is accredited by the Virginia Department of Education with reciprocity in many other states. Roanoke College offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. There are 100 full-time faculty with 90 percent holding the highest degree in their field.