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.