Adult Students
Roanoke College 's Opportunities Program provides
communication, support, and special incentives to allow adult
students to attend college.The incentives include career
services, non-credit seminars to prepare program participants
for college, day and evening courses, and financial aid for
part-time, degree-seeking adult students.
To qualify for the Opportunities Program, students must be at
least 25 years old and satisfy the following requirements: A
high school diploma or GED; a high school transcript;
satisfactory completion of Algebra II; Scholastic Aptitude Test,
or ACT (when applicable); a minimum of a 2.2 cumulative
transfer grade point average (when applicable). See
"Admissions" for more specific requirements.
Credit will be granted only for academic courses similar to
those offered at Roanoke and completed at an accredited
college or university with a grade of "C-" or better. Official
transcripts must be provided. Credits may also be received by
adult students for grades of "C-" or better on appropriate
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. See
Advanced Placement and Credit, Credit by Examination, and
Transfer Credit for more information. See "Transfer Students"
for more information.
Additional information is available by contacting the Director
of Adult Studies at 540-375-2303.