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5 Reasons to Register for Experience Rollins

December 13, 2023

By Audrey St. Clair ’03

Rollins students celebrating on Mills Lawn with confetti.
Photo by Scott Cook.

You’re about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, and there’s no better way to prepare for your #RollinsLife than Experience Rollins.

Experience Rollins—an immersive event reserved exclusively for students like you—is the closest you can get to being a Rollins student until you’re actually a Rollins student. We’re offering a host of Experience Rollins events between January and April. Reservations are required and space is limited, so act fast to secure a spot for you and up to two guests.

As a future Rollins Tar, you have a lot to look forward to—from living and learning on America’s most beautiful campus to discovering your Rollins Gateway and charting your own path to a meaningful and productive career. From meeting your mentors to connecting with your future classmates, explore five reasons to register for Experience Rollins today.

Physics student and professor examine projected image of Earth against the universe.Physics student and professor examine projected image of Earth against the universe.
Photo by Scott Cook.

Meet Your Mentors

At Rollins, you’ll never walk alone. Our unique mentorship model provides every student an entire community of mentors at every step of their journey. These expert guides help you uncover your passion and turn it into purpose while giving you the tools and opportunities to reach your goals. At Experience Rollins, you’ll meet some of your future professors, who will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our personalized learning environment.

Students dining outside at the pool in Lakeside Neighborhood.Students dining outside at the pool in Lakeside Neighborhood.
Photo by Scott Cook.

#RollinsLife Unfiltered

From endless beach days and theme-park excursions to the rarefied charms of Winter Park, your #RollinsLife is full of possibilities. Get an authentic snapshot of living and learning at Rollins by connecting with our current students and your future classmates.

Students paddle-boarding on Lake Virginia.Students paddle-boarding on Lake Virginia.
Photo by Scott Cook.

Exclusive Tour

Our lakeside campus perfectly perched on the shores of glistening Lake Virginia has to be seen to be believed. Once you do, it’ll be easy to picture yourself here on America’s most beautiful campus, where we’re sure you’ll have the best four years of your life.

Skillman Dining Hall in the Campus CenterSkillman Dining Hall in the Campus Center
Photo by Scott Cook.

Have Lunch on Us

Everyone from The Princeton Review to The Daily Meal agrees that Rollins is offering some of the most innovative and diverse dining options you’ll find on any campus in the country. Get a taste for our award-winning campus cuisine by having lunch at our main dining hall overlooking Lake Virginia.

Prospective students and parents taking a campus tour at Rollins.Prospective students and parents taking a campus tour at Rollins.
Photo by Scott Cook.

Your Questions, Answered

What will my first year look like? How do I get matched with a roommate? What are my financial aid options? Our admission counselors, students, faculty, and staff will be on hand to clear up any question, big or small, and help you prepare for your #RollinsLife.

Rollins College students walking around the beautiful campus.

Experience Rollins Your Way

To get a jump-start on your #RollinsLife, join us either in person or virtually for this immersive event offered exclusively to admitted students like you.

Experience Rollins. Register Now.

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