Field Guide to Rollins College

If every life-changing adventure begins with a courageous first step, it sure helps to have a friend who’s walked a mile in your shoes. At Rollins, we’ve been blazing trails for generations. When Florida had no colleges, we founded one. When higher education needed a boost, we reimagined it. And when it’s time to start your college journey, we’ll be right there to guide you, each step of the way. So c’mon, let’s start exploring.

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Rollins students aren’t only pushed to reach new heights, they’re also uncommonly equipped for success.

Here, education is built on a human scale. Relationships thrive between inventive, inspiring faculty and motivated, industrious students. Students and professors work side by side on everything from published research projects to life-changing field studies. Profound habits of mind—and transformative habits of the heart—are forged in the classroom and put into action in the community. Mentored by Rollins’ expert faculty, our graduates emerge as global citizens and responsible leaders who are well prepared to put their ideas to work in the world.

When we say personalized attention from expert faculty, this is what we mean. rollins.edu/tar-tours

Before setting out, it’s important to pack the right gear. We know you already have the clothes, laptop, and mini-fridge in your metaphorical rucksack. But what about the other stuff? Here are some tools, traits, and intangibles that will come in handy.

Welcome to one of the country’s most entrepreneurial campuses in one of the world’s most entrepreneurial cities. As an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, we’re proud to be agents of change in our backyard and around the world.

Thanks to Rollins’ lakeside location and proximity to beaches on both Florida coasts, on-the-water adventures are always close at hand.

From Fulbright Scholarships to National Science Foundation Fellowships, Rollins students earn some of the world’s most prestigious post-graduate opportunities year after year. Prepare for a challenge, day in and day out. You—and the world— will be better for it.

In a Rollins classroom, everyone has a voice. With our small class sizes and discussion-based approach, you not only have a seat at the table—you help shape the direction of your education.

They don’t call it “Sunny Central Florida” for nothing.

While you’re at it, grab some sunscreen, too.

Rollins’ commitment to service-based learning means you’ll gain the courage and capacity to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Whether you’re investigating the country’s most sustainable city or helping build communities in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll explore the globe and test your ability to make it better.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum encourages you to explore a variety of subjects, from biology and business to English and environmental studies.

Develop lifelong friendships and follow your passions by joining one (or more) of our 100 student-led clubs and organizations.

See how Rollins students are equipped to make the world smarter, brighter, and more enterprising. rollins.edu/tar-tours

Welcome to the sun-soaked shores of Lake Virginia, home of America’s most beautiful campus. Rollins’ true beauty, however, is more academic in nature: It’s the perfect place to learn. Here, in dozens of intimate courtyards and tucked-away spaces, education takes place in the context of human relationships. Your basecamp features:

Rollins maintains an average class size of 17 students, allowing for meaningful engagement and personalized attention.

Thanks to Rollins’ inclusive culture, tight-knit community spirit, and dynamic diversity, you’re certain to find your perfect fit and fellow travelers for the road ahead.

From Lake Virginia to The Green, check out Tars’ favorite campus hot spots. rollins.edu/tar-tours

Our campus boasts some of the region’s best places to view art, listen to a symphony orchestra, attend chapel services, or catch a play.

The Crummer Graduate School of Business (No. 1 among Florida’s private institutions) is the nation’s top master’s program for leadership and organizational development.

Thanks to Rollins’ Accelerated Management Program, you can earn your BA and MBA in just five years.

The Bush Science Center is home to 34 newly renovated research and instructional labs for everything from biology and chemistry to psychology.

Park Avenue, Winter Park’s cosmopolitan promenade of chic shopping and to-die-for dining, extends directly from campus, so Rollins students have immediate access to one of the South’s most sophisticated small towns. Yet Rollins is also surrounded by the global city of Orlando—which happens to be one of the nation’s fastest-growing job markets and a top 10 city for college grads.

Throw in a collection of the world’s top theme parks, some of the country’s best beaches, and an acclaimed foodie culture, and everyone has plenty to appreciate, enjoy, and explore.

Why do Tars love Winter Park and Orlando? Your future classmates count the ways. rollins.edu/tar-tours

At Rollins, your academic journey will do so much more than simply prepare you for a career.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum teaches you to open your eyes to the bigger picture, revealing how all areas of knowledge are connected—and how learning is a lifelong endeavor that continues long after you graduate. Students grow into creative and independent thinkers who are able to ask important questions, research complex issues, and solve problems in our backyard and around the world.

Tars’ mind-blowing liberal arts adventures might just blow your mind. rollins.edu/tar-tours

Beyond the classroom, hands-on learning programs help Rollins students sharpen their knowledge and skills against the stone of real-world experience.

As part of the move-in experience, you’ll join your fellow classmates and the larger Rollins community in a local day of service designed to ignite passion and action.

Dive deep into challenges facing communities around Orlando and throughout the country on immersive weekend and weeklong experiences led by Rollins faculty and staff.

Learn more about our diverse, complex, and changing world by partnering with community members to address the 21st century’s top challenges.

Work side by side with Rollins faculty on high-level scholarly research and professional publication typically only available at the graduate-school level.

Orlando ranks in the top 10 for internships per capita, and Rollins has an entire office dedicated to helping you secure the best resume-building experience. Recent Rollins grads have turned internships into careers at some of the world’s top companies, from Amazon to Gucci.

Why just read Shakespeare when you can see a play performed at the Globe? Bonus: You get course credit for travel.

See real-world experience come to life. rollins.edu/tar-tours

Congratulations! You’re officially ready for the next leg of your journey. Now, take the first step to your own courageous future.

Schedule a visit today and experience firsthand all the adventure waiting for you at Rollins. rollins.edu/visit