Academics and Student Life

Support a respectful, responsible, and ethical learning environment, including standards for academic integrity, alcohol use, and hazing prevention.

Policies in this Category

  • Leave of Absence–Withdrawal Policy
    Effective August 1, 2025, this policy outlines the procedures and conditions under which Roanoke College students may take voluntary or involuntary leaves of absence or be administratively withdrawn. It details the impact on academic standing, financial obligations, and the process for returning to campus, including health-related documentation and petition requirements for extended leave. The policy also includes a comprehensive credit and refund structure based on timing and reason for departure.
  • Student Handbook

    Summary:

    The Roanoke College Student Handbook 2025, authored by Dean of Students Amy Perkins, outlines the expectations, resources, and key policies governing student life, academic conduct, and campus safety. Students are expected to act with honesty, responsibility, and respect, and to familiarize themselves with the college’s regulations. The handbook details essential policies that support a safe, inclusive, and productive environment, covering academic integrity, personal conduct, housing, health and wellness, and student organizations. The college emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and provides clear procedures for addressing complaints, emergencies, and disciplinary matters.

    Top Policies:

    Access to Back Quad Policy, Alcoholic Beverage and Party Policy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Policy, Clean Air Policy, Copyright Policy, Discrimination Policy, Funding Guidelines, Guidelines for Student Publications, Illegal Drug and Controlled Substance Policy, Intellectual Property Rights, Misrepresentation Policy, Missing Student Notification Policy, Motor Pool Guidelines, Motor Vehicle Policy, Policy on Hazing, Policy Regarding Student Organization Sponsored Events, Privacy in Student Records, Procedures for Addressing Student Complaint, Residence Life & Housing Policies, Security and Safety Monitoring Policy, Sexual Misconduct Policy, Solicitation Policy, Standards for Student Organizations, Student Engagement Fee Funding Guidelines, Student Conduct Code, Student Experiencing a Mental Health Episode or Crisis Policy, Use of Computer Facilities Policy.

  • Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

    Adopted 12/2/2025 - The purpose of this Policy is to outline the College’s policies on generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) is artificial intelligence that can create new content. Roanoke College recognizes the potential that generative artificial intelligence (here referred to as AI) technologies hold for enhancing educational practices, research, and administrative efficiency.