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Jefferson College of Health Sciences is on a 1-acre campus in an urban setting in Roanoke, Virginia. There are many activities and organizations for Jefferson College of Health Sciences students to join – chorus,, a campus newspaper, and more.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not have fraternities or sororities.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences has a thriving Jefferson Activities Group (JAG). In fact, more students participate in Jefferson Activities Group (JAG) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Jefferson College of Health Sciences include Student Ambassadors, Hands of Healing, American Medical Students Association (AMSA) and Student Nurses Association.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences students' favorite campus traditions are Organization and Wellness Day, Spirit Day and Halloween Party.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Housing

Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Jefferson College of Health Sciences students live off campus. In 2021, 16% of undergrads at Jefferson College of Health Sciences lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 84% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Jefferson College of Health Sciences. There are 140 spots available in on-campus housing for all 800 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 102 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 16% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers coed housing.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences Athletics

At Jefferson College of Health Sciences there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Jefferson College of Health Sciences:

Is Jefferson College of Health Sciences Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Jefferson College of Health Sciences campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Jefferson College of Health Sciences, take Interstate 581/81 to Roanoke, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Roanoke Regional airport.

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