rollins is an inclusive and active campus. there are always activities going on that bring students together and create a great sense of community. academics are very important and professors really care about students as individuals and creating a healthy and inspiring learning environment.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
get involved on campus. there are numerous clubs at rollins which you can find at getinvolved.rollins.edu . one of the best on campus entertainment sources is rollins improv player shows. be sure to reserve your tickets or arrive early- seating is limited and the shows are popular.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
rigor varies by professor. most professors have high expectations but not unrealistically so. whatever you are expected to be able to do, you will be provided with the resources and guidance to accomplish.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
dining selections are diverse and the food is usually very good. the main dining facility- skillman hall- has multiple stations to choose from and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. other on campus dining options include dave's boathouse- a pub beneath skillman hall open for late-night dining as well as during the day, cornell cafe- a popular lunch option in an academic building with chipotle-style wraps and bowls, busch cafe- a small cafe in the science building serving starbucks, bagels, etc., bookmark cafe in the library serving similar things to busch, and a wrap shop next to the bookstore.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there is always something going on on campus and students receive daily emails with information about active and upcoming events. plays, debates, and improv shows are popular.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
rollins is very expensive. financial aid is available and most students receive quite a bit from rollins but very few have all of their need met by the school. the education and environment are worth the expense but incoming students should be prepared to search for outside scholarships to supplement rollins financial aid.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
fox day happens one day every spring in which the college president decides that the day is too beautiful to have class. the president places a fox statue in the middle of campus to signify that classes are cancelled for the day. rollins hosts activities on campus to celebrate fox day but many students choose to leave campus for the beach.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
students who value a liberal arts education and personal relationships with professors will be very happy at rollins.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
clubs are very active on campus and are very visible. rarely will there not be at least one organization tabling outside of the dining hall at lunch.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
almost half of students are involved in greek life. there are numerous fraternities and sororities to choose from, including some unique to rollins.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
campus safety provides students with a free subscription to rave guardian that connects them directly to campus security in an emergency. there are "blue lights" throughout campus and on the way to the parking garage for emergencies. campus is in a very safe area of winter park.
rollins is an inclusive and active campus. there are always activities going on that bring students together and create a great sense of community. academics are very important and professors really care about students as individuals and creating a healthy and inspiring learning environment.
get involved on campus. there are numerous clubs at rollins which you can find at getinvolved.rollins.edu . one of the best on campus entertainment sources is rollins improv player shows. be sure to reserve your tickets or arrive early- seating is limited and the shows are popular.
rigor varies by professor. most professors have high expectations but not unrealistically so. whatever you are expected to be able to do, you will be provided with the resources and guidance to accomplish.
dining selections are diverse and the food is usually very good. the main dining facility- skillman hall- has multiple stations to choose from and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. other on campus dining options include dave's boathouse- a pub beneath skillman hall open for late-night dining as well as during the day, cornell cafe- a popular lunch option in an academic building with chipotle-style wraps and bowls, busch cafe- a small cafe in the science building serving starbucks, bagels, etc., bookmark cafe in the library serving similar things to busch, and a wrap shop next to the bookstore.
there is always something going on on campus and students receive daily emails with information about active and upcoming events. plays, debates, and improv shows are popular.
rollins is very expensive. financial aid is available and most students receive quite a bit from rollins but very few have all of their need met by the school. the education and environment are worth the expense but incoming students should be prepared to search for outside scholarships to supplement rollins financial aid.
fox day happens one day every spring in which the college president decides that the day is too beautiful to have class. the president places a fox statue in the middle of campus to signify that classes are cancelled for the day. rollins hosts activities on campus to celebrate fox day but many students choose to leave campus for the beach.
students who value a liberal arts education and personal relationships with professors will be very happy at rollins.
clubs are very active on campus and are very visible. rarely will there not be at least one organization tabling outside of the dining hall at lunch.
almost half of students are involved in greek life. there are numerous fraternities and sororities to choose from, including some unique to rollins.
campus safety provides students with a free subscription to rave guardian that connects them directly to campus security in an emergency. there are "blue lights" throughout campus and on the way to the parking garage for emergencies. campus is in a very safe area of winter park.