Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English)
Roanoke College is set in a great college town alongside a vibrant city and over five hundred square kilometers of outdoor adventure among state forests and mountainsides only minutes from campus.
Here at Roanoke College, we emphasize small class sizes handled by expert faculty with the time to personally guide student success. Roanoke offers a wide range of fields and our students have many firsthand learning opportunities, including internships, independent research, and service learning.
A small town, a small campus, in a small valley amid small-ish mountains exudes a friendly, welcoming environment. Student organizations exist for every interest and activism, including outdoor adventures (backpacking, caving, kayaking, biking) and fine arts.
HOUSING
All rooms are equipped with a bed, closet, dresser, desk, and chair. Students may purchase a linen pack after arrival if they wish. This includes a sheet set, a pillow, and a handmade bed quilt. Each residence hall has a communal kitchen, a social area with a TV and DVD player, and a study room. All residence halls are non-smoking.
Students will be assigned to rooms with 1 or 2 roommates, depending on the room type. We like to house exchange students in the Global Village in Chalmers Hall which pairs international students with American students. This placement is subject to room availability. If an exchange student does not want to stay in the Global Village, that is certainly allowed, just please let us know in advance.
ISEP students may remain in their residence hall rooms at no charge throughout Fall and Spring breaks. We strongly recommend that students make alternative plans for the period between Christmas and New Year, as all campus offices are closed and benefits will not be provided. We provide no guaranteed housing during the summer break.
MEALS
Students receive a stipend during the Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring breaks when the dining hall is closed. Students should provide bank account information to the Office of International Education if they have opened an account at a local bank in order to have the stipend deposited. No stipend is provided during the winter break between fall and spring terms.
Course Description
Roanoke College is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the 2022 Princeton Review, particularly for Business, Computer Science, History, and Psychology Majors. Some of the unique fields of study at Roanoke include Disability Studies, Cannabis Studies, and Screen Studies, as well as their Environmental Science coursework that offers ample fieldwork opportunities. All courses available to ISEP students are taught in English and are at the undergraduate level.
Students are encouraged to get involved outside the classroom through civic engagement and Service Organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Rotaract. Roanoke is also known for their undergraduate research opportunities through their Pathways Program. Speak with your host coordinator upon arrival to get you on track!
Credits Earned
Roanoke has its own unique crediting system – Roanoke Unit
3 credits = 1 Unit
12 credit hours = 4 units
Four or five units is the normal expected course load of a full-time student per semester.
Regular Block Schedule examples
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 4-5 Roanoke Units, which equals 12-15 US Credits. Students typically enroll in 4-5 units (courses) per term. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.
Sample Classes Available:
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Business |
Psychology |
Biology |
Foreign Languages and Literatures |
History |
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Global Management |
Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
Immunology |
Spanish Civilization and its Plural Nationalities |
Archeology of Slavery |
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Marketing Research |
Cross-Cultural Psychology |
Advanced Genetics |
Intermediate Spanish; Intermediate French |
Black Political Thought in Africa and African Diaspora |
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Business Analytics |
Interpersonal Relationships |
Aquatic Ecology |
Spanish for Business |
Issues in Early America |
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e-Business |
Developmental Disabilities |
Animal Behavior |
Studies in French Translation |
Issues in Public History |
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Integrated Marketing Communications |
Human Memory |
Developmental Biology |
The French Poetic Tradition |
East Asian History in Film |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a private, independent, coeducational, four-year liberal arts college with approximately 1,800 students from 41 states and 45 foreign countries. Roanoke’s teaching faculty of 140 dedicated scholars prioritizes...
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Academics:
How to search for Courses:
Go to the Roanoke College Academic Catalog page.
Select the catalog for the academic year you will be studying abroad and select “Explore Courses”
Ensure the academic level is set to undergraduate
For the subject code information, go back to the Academic Catalog home page and select “Course Offerings” in the side column.
When you select a subject, it will reopen the “explore courses” with that field of study set as the filter.
Academic limitations:
A small number of courses will have additional material fees (i.e., art materials, etc.) or will have additional charges (i.e., independent music courses, etc.) attached to them. Please contact your Student Services Officer to inquire about potential additional fees attached to courses.
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: August through December
Courses Begin: Late August
Courses End: Early-December
Exams: Mid-December
Spring Semester: January through April/May
Courses Begin: Early-January
Courses End: Late-April
Exams: Late-April or Early-May
Departure Notes
Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor KU can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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