Open Menu THE ROANOKE DIFFERENCE: LIVE ON PURPOSE Academics The Roanoke Difference Academics Majors Majors by Categories Still Searching? Academic Excellence Core Curriculum Real World Learning Mentoring Culture The Roanoke Difference Honors Program International Education Careers Catalog Courses Offered Library Languages Offered Summer School Is Roanoke a Fit? Could this be the school you've been looking for? Take our quick quiz and find out if Roanoke is right for you! Take the quiz The Roanoke Difference Our purpose is to help you find yours “To us, the goal of a good education is more than a degree, it’s completing the puzzle that is you.” Dr. Richard Smith, Vice President and Dean of the College At Roanoke, we help you put the pieces together to understand who you truly are-what you care deeply about, what you do well, how you relate to the world. Through challenge inside and outside the classroom, you grow as a whole person, gaining the confidence, self-knowledge and personal authority needed to make important decisions about your life. Working closely with you, we help you chart your path through college where you acquire the knowledge, experiences and skills you'll need to pursue what you love and make a meaningful contribution to the world. When you leave Roanoke you have a plan you're ready to live. Having your own plan will help you rethink your world, and be ready to launch yourself into it. Find your world: Our innovative core curriculum, numerous academic programs and a variety of campus organizations encourage our students to try new things, explore new ideas, and meet new people. We give you the opportunity to find your passions and make your own future. Expand your world: We make sure you challenge what you know and believe in, and push yourself to see what you're capable of. You're sure of your choices and your ability to act on them. Build your world: We help you combine your passion and talents to chart a unique life path of your own. In every class you take, you sharpen your skills and knowledge-you think critically, come up with innovative solutions, learn to lead and communicate clearly and effectively. Launch your world: From day one, you start work on a personal resume, honing your skills, gaining practical experience through internships and research, and using campus and alumni connections to build your own personal network. With coaching from faculty and alumni mentors, you're ready to lean into a career you love, confident you'll make a real difference. We guarantee you the opportunity for real-world experiences. Internships, research, creative works, service learning, and study away will help you build your personal resume. Maroons pursue amazing careers “Roanoke helped me develop a plan for the rest of my life in my first semester here, and then gave me the confidence to actually pursue it.” Jake Trombley '20 APPLY VISIT CONTACT SOCIAL 221 College Lane Salem, Virginia 24153 540-375-2500 Admissions admissions@roanoke.edu 540-375-2270 A-Z POLICIES MAPS NEWS CAREERS STATUS COPYRIGHT Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for other purposes as specified in the cookie policy. You can consent to the use of such technologies by closing this notice, by scrolling this page, by interacting with any link or button outside of this notice or by continuing to browse otherwise. ×