Early Decision
Freshman applicants who have carefully researched their
college alternatives and concluded that Roanoke College is
their first choice should apply under the Early Decision Plan.
Candidates will be considered according to their academic
potential as exhibited by their high school course work,
standardized test scores, class rank, and other relevant
academic information. Early Decision applications and
supporting credentials should be received by December 1.
Either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or the American
College Testing Program (ACT) is required of freshman
applicants.The College recommends that the applicant take
one of these examinations in the Spring of the junior year in
school and indicate that Roanoke College is to receive a copy
of the results directly from the testing service. Information
on both examinations is available at secondary schools or
from Roanoke College.The examination code numbers for
the College are 5571 for the SAT and 4392 for the ACT.
Early Decision Candidates will be notified by December 15
and are committed to enroll at Roanoke College.The deposit
deadline for Early Decision students is January 15.
An application for admission can be obtained by writing to
the Admissions Office, by calling the Admissions Office
(800-388-2276 or 540-375-2270), by e-mail
(admissions@roanoke.edu), or through the Internet
(http://www.roanoke.edu). Inquiries pertaining to admissions
should be directed to the Admissions Office.
A visit to the College is strongly recommended. Visitors are
able to talk with a member of the admissions staff, tour the
campus with a student guide, attend classes, and dine in the
Commons as guests of the College.The Admissions Office is
open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on
Saturdays (September-April) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A
student who anticipates a visit to the College should write or
call in advance for an appointment.