Welcome to the Roanoke Student Affairs hub, your go-to spot for all things student support at °ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ at Carilion and the Roanoke Higher Education Center! We're here to make sure your college experience is as awesome as possible. From boosting your wellbeing to helping you feel like you belong, we have programs and services to help you thrive. Come join the fun as we journey together toward success!
Campus events are an important part of the Roanoke student experience. We are pleased to offer a variety of signature events each year, including:
You can also check out our and for all the latest event announcements.
Student Affairs in Roanoke offers a variety of clubs for students to join. To find the complete list of current clubs, visit .
Registered student clubs and organizations also have access to Club Hub, located within Student Affairs on the 4th floor. Club Hub offers arts and craft supplies, a poster printer, button maker and
Cricut for student club use.
Registered student clubs may also borrow Student Affairs equipment for events by filling
out the in .
For more information, contact:
Located on the 4th floor of the °ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ at Carilion building, the Highlander House is a student lounge, study area and event space. Accessible 24/7 with a prox card, the Highlander House also features a foosball table. Registered student clubs and campus departments may reserve the Highlander House for an event by filling out the in .
For more information, contact:
What is a PROX card?
A prox card is a plain white card which acts as a key. It will give you access to
the building entrances and areas within the university that are locked down. Cards
will not be activated until your program is expected to arrive on campus.
PROX Cards provide access to the following areas:
Your cards will be mailed to the mailing address listed on your account. If you would like them sent to a different address, please e-mail kasikorski@radford.edu with the new address.
°ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ students in Roanoke have access to the fitness center located at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH) on the 1st floor. It is available to the entire °ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ community in Roanoke, including students, faculty and staff from °ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ at Carilion and The Roanoke Higher Education Center.
Roanoke students can access the Fitness Center at CRCH by using their prox card. Please contact RUC Student Affairs office (located on the 4th floor of CRCH) with any prox card issues or concerns.
°ÄÃÅÀÏÆæÈËÂÛ̳ Carilion (RCU) students can join  at no additional cost. Membership is paid through the fees that are part of annual tuition. RUC students need to complete a membership application at the beginning of each school semester to have access to all . Membership applications are available at the Roanoke (Starkey Road) Carilion Wellness location at 4508 Starkey Road.
What is Carilion Wellness?
Carilion Wellness is the chain of fitness centers operated by Carilion Clinic, RUC’s partner in education and healthcare. Each location offers opportunities for:
Plus, you can swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, run or walk on the tracks and more!
Where are the Carilion Wellness fitness center location and when are they open?
Roanoke
4508 Starkey Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
Hours: Mon–Fri: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Botetourt
105 Summerfield Ct
Roanoke, VA 24019
Hours: Mon–Fri: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 8 a.m.–6 p.m
Westlake
157 Westlake Rd
Hardy, VA 24101
Hours: Mon–Fri: 5 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Blacksburg
1715 Pratt Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hours: Mon–Fri: 6 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.