STUDENT LIFE

The first year at Roanoke is often the most important one in

a student's academic career. During this period, students

assume responsibility for their academic and co-curricular

activities.When this is a student's first extended stay away

from home, important adjustments are sometimes required.

Self-reliance and self-discipline should develop along with

independence and maturity.

Roanoke College operates on the principles of honesty,

respect, and personal responsibility. Students are expected to

conduct themselves in accordance with these principles and

will face disciplinary consequences if they fail to do so. The

faculty and staff of Roanoke College have a professional and

personal right to perform their duties without harassment or

obstruction. Students are expected to accomplish their

academic and personal responsibilities to the community

without assistance from either prearranged sources of

information or from individuals.