ROLLINS ROLLINS
PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE
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MEET PRESIDENT BARNETT
We are happy to welcome you to the Rollins family!
As I begin my first year as president, I’m genuinely excited to connect with families who, like me, are discovering all that this remarkable community has to offer.
Your student is embarking on an incredible academic journey, and we want you to be part of it every step of the way. This resource guide, along with our Anchor Guide, is designed to help you navigate the Rollins experience and stay meaningfully connected to your student’s college years.
Here’s what you can expect from us: helpful information tailored specifically for Rollins families, direct connections to essential campus and community resources, and regular updates on activities happening across our campus. Throughout the year, you’ll receive newsletters from our Student and Academic Affairs leadership and invitations to events that keep you engaged in campus life.
I’m glad your student chose Rollins. We’re honored to welcome you into the Rollins community and look forward to the journey ahead together.
Dr. Brooke Barnett Rollins College President president@rollins.edu
407.646.2120
Transitioning to College
When your student begins college, they are immediately surrounded by academic expectations, new independence, living environments, and social circles. Adjusting to all these new experiences takes time.
Explore resources about your student’s transition to college, ideas for keeping in touch, and resources to help you better understand FERPA on the Student Outreach & Resource Center website.
TRANSITION TIPS
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view care resources from the Student Outreach & Resource Center’s team.
THE LINGO 02
AC AREA COORDINATOR
ASC ALFOND SPORTS CENTER
CAPS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
CCLP/CLP CTR. FOR CAREER & LIFE PLANNING
CLA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
CLCE CTR. FOR LEADERSHIP & COMM. ENGMT.
CMC CRITICAL MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES
CSS CORNELL HALL FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
FERPA FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIV. ACT
FSL FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
GA GRADUATE ASSISTANT
HUB THE SOCIAL IMPACT HUB
IFC INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
INB INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
IP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
IT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
KWR KATHLEEN W. ROLLINS HALL
LACS LATIN AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN STUDIES
MENA MIDDLE EASTERN & NORTH AFRICAN STUDIES
OAS OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
OISS OFC. OF INT’L STUDENT SUPPORT
ORL OFC. OF RESIDENCE LIFE
OTP ORIENTATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS
PM PEER MENTOR
RA RESIDENT ASSISTANT
R-ALERT ROLLINS EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
R-CARD OFFICIAL COLLEGE ID
RCC ROLLINS COLLEGE CONFERENCE
RFLA ROLLINS FOUNDATIONS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS
SAAC STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COUNCIL
SE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SGA STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
SSC SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE
SSF STUDENT SUPPORT FOUNDATION
SWAG SEXUALITY, WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES
TWC TUTORING & WRITING CENTER
AT A GLANCE
287 International students from 68 countries (fall 2024)
60+ Areas of study
11:1
Student-faculty ratio
100+ Student clubs and organizations
Select Awards & Rankings
No. 1 Private University in the South U.S. News & World Report, 2019-25
Top 1 for Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report, 2019, 2021, 2025
Top 20 in the Nation for Student Support The Princeton Review, 2024
Top 10 Best Value School
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Top 25 Best Classroom Experiences The Princeton Review, 2023-25
Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
U. S. Department of State, 2013-17, 2019-2025
Top 5 Nationally f or Academic and Athletic Excellence NCAA, 2011-25
Top 15 Best Campus Food The Princeton Review, 2025
Top 10 for Percentage of Students Who Study Abroad Institute for International Education
GET ROLLINS READY
Confirm Move-In Details
Check in with your student to confirm move-in dates and times. Details were emailed in mid-July.
International students move-in: August 18
New domestic students move-in: August 20
Returning students move-in: August 22-23
rollins.college/move-in
Get ready for Student Orientation
Orientation is key to becoming familiar with campus; meeting classmates and student leaders; and connecting with life at Rollins. Students can find information in MyRollins.
rollins.college/move-in
Complete the Student-Family Data Form
Students are required to review and update their personal information on the Student & Family Data Form each year. Students complete this as part of their MyRollins tasklist. They also have the opportunity to add parent/family information and emergency contacts. To continue to receive newsletters and other campus announcements, your student must add you to the Student & Family Data Form.
Save the Date for Family Weekend!
Mark your calendars for November 7-9, 2025, our annual Family Weekend. More information will be emailed in early September. Go Tars!
rollins.edu/family-weekend
IMPORTANT FALL DATES
August 18
New international students report (move-in)
August 20
New domestic students report (move-in)
August 22-23
Returning students report (move-in)
August 25
First day of class
August 25-29
Schedule changes: drop/add period
September 1 Labor Day (no classes)
October 11-14 Fall Break (no classes)
October 27
Academic planning for spring begins
November 3
Spring registration begins
November 7-9 Family Weekend
November 26-November 30
Thanksgiving Break
December 8-9, 11-13
Final exams
December 13
Residence halls close for Winter Break
2025-26 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view the full year’s calendar.
RESOURCES
Academic Advising
407.646.2592
rollins.edu/academic-advising
Accessibility Services
407.975.6463
rollins.edu/student-life/accessibility-services
Aid: Scholarships, grants, and loans
407.646.1863
rollins.edu/scholarships-aid
Athletics
407.646.2654
rollinssports.com
Campus Post Office
407.646.2563
rollins.edu/post-office
Campus Safety
407.646.2999
rollins.edu/parents-families/campus-safety
Career, work-study, internships
407.646.2195
rollins.edu/parents-families/internships
Community and connections
407.691.1240
rollins.edu/thriving-together
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
407.646.2280
rollins.edu/dean-of-cla
Dean of Students
407.646.2345
rollins.edu/dean-of-students
Greek Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life
407.646.1538
rollins.college/fraternity-sorority-life
International students
407.691.1158
rollins.edu/international-student-scholar-services
Involvement, student organizations, clubs
407.646.2624
rollins.edu/student-life/student-organizations
Leadership, community engagement
407.691.1250
rollins.edu/student-life/civic-engagement
Orientation and transition programs
407.646.2574
rollins.edu/parents-families/orientation
Registration, transcripts
407.646.2144
rollins.edu/registrar
Religious & Spiritual Life
407.646.2115
rollins.edu/religious-spiritual-life
Residential life
407.646.2649
rollins.edu/student-life/residential-life
Student billing, payments, FoxPay
407.646.2252
rollins.edu/student-account-services
Student ID (R-Card)
407.628.6300
rollins.edu/r-card
Study abroad, International Programs
407.646.2466
rollins.edu/study-abroad
Student Outreach & Resource Center
407.646.2345
rollins.edu/dean-of-students/student-care
Student conduct
407.691.1790
rollins.edu/community-standards-responsibility
Title IX
407.691.1773
rollins.edu/sexual-misconduct
Tutoring & Writing Center
407.646.2607
rollins.edu/library/twc
Wellness Center: counseling and health services
407.628.6340
rollins.edu/parents-families/wellness-center
MEET ASHLEY KISTLER
Welcome to Rollins!
We are thrilled your student will continue their academic journey with us this fall and over the next four years. We know that the high-quality liberal arts education your student will receive at Rollins will set the foundation for the rest of their lives, as they become global citizens and responsible leaders and develop a passion for lifelong learning. Our academic programs will encourage your student to ask important questions about the world, expand their worldviews, and develop a thirst for knowledge. Through our innovative Rollins Foundations in Liberal Arts general education curriculum, students are broadly educated to see the world through the lens of diverse academic fields, including the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and expressive arts, and enhance their critical thinking and written communication skills. Our amazing faculty are dedicated to guiding our students throughout every step of their academic pursuits through individual mentoring, academic advising, and collaborative research. The close connections forged between students and faculty are one of the hallmarks of a Rollins education and persist long after graduation.
On behalf of the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts team, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Rollins.
We are here to assist you and your students in any way that we can, and I look forward to meeting you this fall.
Dr.
Ashley Kistler
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts deanoffaculty@rollins.edu 407.646.2280
Know the Academic Programs & Resources
Make sure your student keeps the academic calendar, major/minor maps, and other academic resources handy. As they start their academic journey at Rollins, frequent meetings with their advisor is critical to their success!
Encourage them to reach out to the Academic Advising if they need assistance.
2025-26 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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MEET DONNA LEE
Greetings, parents, families, and supporters of Rollins!
Congratulations and welcome to the Rollins community! On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, it is a true joy to extend a warm greeting as we prepare to welcome the Class of 2029 to campus. This is a remarkable moment… for your student, for your family, and for all of us at Rollins. This is a moment of transition…one that holds both excitement and reflection. As your student steps forward into a new chapter of discovery and growth, you too are crossing an important threshold. You have nurtured, encouraged, and guided them to this point, and now, together, we begin a journey filled with possibility.
As a parent myself, I understand that this season may bring a swirl of emotions: pride, excitement, hope, and perhaps a little apprehension. Know that we honor and embrace all of it. Transitioning to college is a significant milestone, and while it comes with new challenges, it also brings extraordinary opportunities for transformation. Your student will learn, stretch, stumble, and soar, and through it all, they will be supported by a community deeply committed to their well-being, their development, and their success.
At Rollins, the Division of Student Affairs plays an essential role in shaping the student experience beyond the classroom. We are here to foster a vibrant and inclusive community, provide resources that promote resilience and growth, and empower students to find purpose and belonging. Whether through leadership development, health and wellness support, community engagement, or career preparation, our goal is to help every student thrive.
You are - and will continue to be - important partners in this journey. I encourage you to stay connected, attend Rollins events both on campus and in your home region, and engage with the many opportunities available to families. Your involvement strengthens not only your student’s experience but also the broader Rollins community.
We are honored that you and your student have chosen Rollins. Thank you for entrusting us with this next chapter in their journey. We look forward to walking alongside you and your student in the years ahead.
Fiat Lux and again, welcome to the Rollins community!
Donna Lee (she/her)
Vice President for Student Affairs
vpsa@rollins.edu | 407.646.2315
Know the Resources
Encourage your student to become familiar with the support resources available. These range from academics (Olin Library, Tutoring & Writing Center, or the Registrar’s office) to mental or physical health resources (Wellness/CAPS, Student Outreach & Resource Center, Accessibility Services, Title IX & Rollins Violence Prevention).
ROLLINS SUPPORT RESOURCES
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LIFE AT ROLLINS
Promoting well-being and student success: At Rollins, we focus on the 9 Dimensions of Wellness, including physical, emotional, social, occupational, creative, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, and financial, to enhance the well-being of all students. Please encourage your student to make the most of their well-being and experiences at Rollins. Here’s where they can start:
Explore Our Academic Life
During the first semester, students take a Rollins College Conference (RCC) class, where they are connected to their faculty advisor and peer mentors, who will guide them through their transition to Rollins. The student-faculty relationship is key to students making the most of their liberal arts education and helps students chart a path to explore all of the great offerings Rollins provides.
Click here to learn more about academic advising, the RCC program, and academic programs.
Get Involved!
Your student can get involved in a number of leadership, campus and community engagement opportunities by joining student organizations, rec sports, fraternity or sorority life, engage in student community spaces, or explore religious and spiritual life opportunities.
Learn more about the areas that Student Affairs supports students.
Rollins Dining
Rollins dishes up nutritious and convenient dining options for every appetite. Students can find fan favorites such as Tex-Mex and sushi; diet-specific menus including kosher, halal, vegan, or allergenfriendly; and grab-and-go selections perfect for a midday meal or late-night studying or a poolside snack. Click here to find more about Rollins Dining.
Connect with the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is home to our campus counseling and psychological services (CAPS), health services, and health promotions, providing a holistic approach to the health and well-being of students through medical services, counseling, health education, healthy decision-making, workshops, events, online tools, and referrals, related to the Nine Dimensions of Wellness. All currently enrolled students can receive services offered at the Wellness Center.
Follow Rollins Wellness on social media: Rollins Wellness Center website, Instagram, and Youtube
Learn about Student Care
The Dean of Students team operates as the core of the College’s student support system providing student services, while sustaining a safe and healthy campus community.
Learn more on the Dean of Students website about the team and how they promote student care and well-being.
Get to Know Athletics
Rollins Athletics offers more than 20 varsity programs, 15+ intramural and club sports, through which student-athletes have won more than 100 SSC and national championships. For 14 consecutive years, Rollins has earned the NCAA President’s Award for Academic Excellence.
Visit RollinsSports.com to see the latest news, schedules, and intramurals information.
ROLLINS GATEWAY
Rollins Gateway is the College’s signature approach to preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Gateway combines our interdisciplinary curriculum with high-impact experiences outside of the classroom and an integrated mentorship model, creating a personalized pathway that empowers students to chart their own course to personal and professional success.
Located at the center of campus and the heart of the student experience, Kathleen W. Rollins Hall is the epicenter of Rollins Gateway, bringing our ten curricular and co-curricular programs into an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and synergy. Inside Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, your student will experience academic courses in innovative classrooms encouraging teamwork, hands-on problem solving, and a human-centered design laboratory! The six cornerstones of Rollins Gateway are career and life planning, global learning, scholarly pursuits, community impact, campus involvement, and meaningful mentoring.
Rollins Wellness Center
The Wellness Center provides a holistic approach to the health and wellbeing of all students. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential counseling and crisis intervention for students. Health Services offers flu vaccinations and testing, general health checks, some prescriptions, sexual health information, and STD screenings. Health Promotions works to enhance the overall wellness of our community.
WELLNESS RESOURCES
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view a directory of Wellness resources.
THRIVING TOGETHER 10
A thriving community is one where all individuals have the opportunity to achieve, grow, gain knowledge, and flourish. It is a place where the free exchange of ideas and diverse perspectives is not only welcomed but embraced, where learning from one another enriches our collective understanding and deepens our sense of connection. In such a community, we are committed to fostering an environment of respect, fairness, empathy, curiosity, and belonging ensuring that each person feels valued and empowered.
Student Organizations
We work closely with student leaders of identitybased student organizations to create impactful programming, develop leadership skills, and foster meaningful connections across differences
Learn more about student organizations.
Center for Community & Connections
The Student Center for Community and Connections is a vibrant hub where students of all backgrounds come together to connect, grow, and thrive. Through engaging programs, mentorship, and partnerships, we help students build meaningful relationships, explore diverse perspectives, and develop lifelong skills. The Center is a space for support, leadership, creativity, and joy—ensuring every student finds their place and voice on campus and beyond.
PARENT & FAMILY GIVING
It is my pleasure and privilege as co-chair of the Parents & Family Council to welcome you to Rollins! I look forward to getting to know you and your families and hope that you will join us in supporting the P&FC. Rollins holds a very special place in my family’s heart. I graduated from Rollins in 1987, and my son, Cas, chose to follow in my footsteps as a graduate of the Class of 2025. He plans to continue his education at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. I invite you to join us in championing this generation of Tars!
Established in 1963, the Parents & Family Council (P&FC) is a leadership philanthropic giving circle that supports the College in building a strong, involved, and informed parent community, while sharing a collective parent ‘voice’ to senior administration. In addition to making an annual financial contribution, Council members keep others informed about campus events and current topics in their respective communities and, when able, provide crucially important internship and job opportunities with students.
If you are interested in joining the Parents & Family Council or learning more about giving at Rollins, visit rollins.edu/parents-families/parents-council
Campus Safety & R-Alert System
Campus Safety helps provide a safe environment through preventive patrol, emergency response, parking, parking decals, and safety programming.
Rollins Alert (R-Alert) is the College’s emergency notification system. Encourage your student to check all contact information is up-to-date in the R-Alert tool.
ROLLINS RESOURCES
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view a directory of Rollins resources.
Fiat Lux!
Lee Saufley Swain ’87 P’25 Danville, KY
FAMILY WEEKEND
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 7-9, 2025
More information about Family Weekend and online registration will be emailed in September. Be sure to visit the Rollins Family Weekend website for the weekend schedule, FAQs and more!
Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to learn more on the Family Weekend website.