Roanoke College is where your potential meets your path to success
Make an Impact with a Disability Studies Degree
At Roanoke College, disability studies isn't just a program — it's a call to action. By pushing beyond the surface level, we work to fundamentally change how we understand and engage with the full range of human experiences.
At a time when the number of people with a significant disability is on the rise, you'll take courses that expand your understanding of the diverse social, cultural and political issues around disabilities. You'll also be equipped to form action plans and solutions that help improve the lives of people with disabilities, creating direct change for a too-often underserved population.
Our model includes real-world learning shaped by the diverse experiences and perspectives of people with disabilities. The skills you learn will apply to careers in social services, education, health care and beyond, preparing you to be an advocate for a more inclusive society.
Ready to Learn More? We'd Love to Answer Your Questions as You Prepare for College
"It's been incredible to work with the professors in the disability studies concentration. They've given me so many new perspectives about life and advocating for people with disabilities. They've also given me a lot of opportunities for field experience."
Hope Keller, health and exercise science major with a concentration in disability studies, president of the Toy Like Me student club
Through scholarships and grants, we are committed to helping you make your bachelor's degree a reality at Roanoke.
Our Financial Aid Office can help you tap into opportunities such as:
The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program for Virginia residents who attend accredited private, nonprofit colleges in Virginia.
Competitive Scholarships in areas such as art, music, and theater and our Fellows Program focused on research, IT, sustainability, leadership, and more.
Merit-Based Aid awarded on academic performance at the time of admission—with no separate application needed!
REASONS TO CHOOSE ROANOKE
18
Average class size
95%
of faculty hold the highest degree possible in their field
Top 9%
The Princeton Review's Best Colleges
Get Real-World Experience
The disability studies curriculum is dedicated to helping students actively engage with people with disabilities throughout the program, fostering a deeper understanding of their diverse experiences and perspectives.
Through our immersive May Term course or service learning opportunities with innovative programs like MAPLE'S Kids and Toy Like Me at Roanoke College, you'll get valuable real-world experience that empowers you to advocate for positive change in inclusive and accessible ways.
Study in the Beautiful Roanoke Valley
Roanoke College students don't have to travel the world to access world-class adventures or meaningful connections. Our region is ecologically unique and rich with outdoor activities that are second to none. The Roanoke Valley community is diverse and welcoming.
Plus, you won't find a view that compares to this. Situated along the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke College is just 10 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, and our area has been recognized as one of the Best Mountain Towns in the United States.
Roanoke is a nationally ranked, liberal arts college.
