Roanoke CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Salem, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Salem, VA
2K+ students
@roanoke.edu
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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for Roanoke College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Term 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Term 2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

Augusta
Augusta Hall, a residence hall often grouped with Catawba and Wells.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events.
Catawba
Catawba Hall, a prominent residence hall on campus.

F

Fintel
The coffee shop located within the Fintel Library.

M

Maroon
The primary school color and the collective term for the student body (e.g., 'Being a Maroon').

N

New Hall
The common name for the newest residence hall, often used even after formal naming.

R

Rooney's
Rooney's Brews, the on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products.

S

SAAC
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of Maroon athletes.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.

T

The Apartments
Elizabeth Hall, the apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
The Back Quad
The secondary grassy area located behind the main academic buildings.
The Cavern
The casual dining and grill area located in the Colket Center, popular for late-night meals.
The Commons
Sutton Commons, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall.
The Noke
A common shorthand nickname for Roanoke College or the surrounding city.
The Quad
The central grassy lawn on campus where students hang out and events are held.

W

WRKE
The college's student-run radio station (91.1 FM).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Bast
The Bast Center, the older gymnasium and athletic facility.
Colket
The Colket Center, the main student union building housing dining and student activities.
Cregger
The Cregger Center, the massive athletic facility and field house.
Fintel
Fintel Library, the main academic research and study hub.
freshens_fresh_food_kitchen
Freshens Fresh Food Kitchen
Inquire
The college's specific name for its online learning management system (Moodle).
Maroon ID
The official student identification card required for building access and meal plans.
Maroon Money
The declining balance account on a student ID used for laundry, vending, and off-campus partners.
Olin
Olin Hall, the building dedicated to fine arts and theater.
rooney_s_brews
Rooney's Brews
Self-Service
The online portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid info.
sutton_commons
Sutton Commons
the_cavern
The Cavern

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Salem for Roanoke College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Salem.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,046

Cost of Living Index

91

Student Population

1,900

City Transportation

Walkability

33

Bikeability

34

Public Transit

Valley Metro bus service

Nearest Airports

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59.2°F

Avg Snowfall

14.5 in

Data sources: World Population Review, Virginia Demographics, U.S. Census Bureau

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

P-28

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Located at Clay and North Market Streets; used for Motor Pool pick-up/return.

Green Lots

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Designated for visitors; guest permit required from Campus Safety.

Campus News

Latest updates from Roanoke College

New partnership to expand study abroad and global learning opportunities

Roanoke College has formed a strategic partnership with Arcos Learning Abroad to create immersive programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Spain.

Nov 2, 2026

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Plan to move fraternities back to main campus developed

Alumni and students collaborated on a plan to relocate fraternities from Elizabeth Campus to the main campus next fall to improve the residential experience.

Oct 28, 2026

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Construction of McConnon Discovery Center complete

The construction of the cutting-edge McConnon Discovery Center science facility is finished and ready to impact student research.

Oct 23, 2026

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Maroon Alerts is the primary emergency notification system for severe weather and campus emergencies.

Maroon Alerts is the primary emergency notification system for severe weather and campus emergencies.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Roanoke College

Reproductive Health and Sustainability Talk

November 4, 2026

Trout 106

An exploration of how climate change, pollution, and environmental toxins impact reproductive health and health equity, hosted by Alpha Kappa Chi.

Make-an-Impact Monday

November 9, 2026

Fintel Library Collab Space

A strategic brainstorming session where students work collaboratively with community members; this week features Taylor Medley from Carilion Clinic.

Elevator Pitch Competition Finals

November 10, 2026

Not specified

The final round of the campus elevator pitch competition.

Veterans Day Observance

November 11, 2026

Not specified

Campus observance of Veterans Day from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM.

Hillel Friendsgiving

November 13, 2026

Not specified

Friendsgiving celebration hosted by Roanoke College Hillel from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Roanoke College Maroons Football vs Washington & Lee

November 14, 2026

Salem Stadium

Football game with gates opening at 1:00 PM and kick-off at 2:00 PM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Roanoke College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

27 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Afton Hall

Room types: single, double

Allegheny Hall

Room types: single, double

Augusta Hall

Room types: single, double

Bartlett Hall

Room types: single, double

Beamer Hall

Room types: single

Blue Ridge Hall

Room types: single, double

Bowman Hall

Room types: single, double

Caldwell Hall

Room types: single, double

Catawba Hall

Room types: single, double

Chalmers Hall

Room types: single, double

Chesapeake Hall

Room types: single, double

Crawford Hall

Room types: double

Elizabeth Hall

Room types: single

Fox Hall

Room types: single, double

Kappa Alpha Hall

Room types: single, double/triple

Marion Hall

Room types: double

Maroon Village

Capacity: 157

Room types: suite

Maxey Hall

Capacity: 243

Room types: single, double

Ritter Hall

Room types: single

Shenandoah Hall

Room types: single, double

Smith Hall

Room types: doubles, quads

Tabor Hall

Room types: single, double

Wells Hall

Room types: single, double

Wells Hall 1, 2, and 3

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Wortmann Complex

Yonce 5

Yonce Hall

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

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