Mentorship, Mastered

Rollins’ integrated, campus-wide approach to mentorship provides students with personalized guidance and support at every step of their educational journeys.

Religious studies college students talking with their professor outside at the table of the outdoor classroom.

A mathematics college student explaining a math problem to his professor on a clear pane of glass.

A recent report from Gallup reveals that college graduates who had a professor who cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, and encouraged their dreams were twice as likely to thrive in both their lives and careers. Further, researchers found that having at least one mentor during college was the single most important factor to personal and professional success.

Music director and mentor, John Sinclair, reading sheet music at a piano with two college students.

An education professor meeting with her students in the Hume House.

A chemistry college professor and student discussing research in the chemistry lab.

Two college students laughing at an assignment in a local coffee shop.

Art studio college students and mentor at a large screen printing press.

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 give you the tools and opportunities to reach your goals.

A chemistry college professor is mentoring his student in a chemistry lab as they look at research together.

Ecology college students looking at plant materials they collected in Lake Virgina with their professor and mentor.

An international business college professor seaking to her class.

A studio art professor giving advice to her student as he paints his canvas resting on an easel.

You’ll forge lifelong relationships with our expert professors through our intimate, discussion-based courses and one-on-one advising. That student-faculty bond is strengthened while working side by side on everything from original collaborative research to life-changing service projects and globetrotting field studies.

Organizational behavior college professor addressing his class with a smile.

English college professor mentoring her students.

Ecology college professor addressing his class as they stand near a large tree in a Costa Rican rain forest.

A college professor and graduate student talking in his book and bike filled office.

A college professor is sitting with her students in a computer lab explaining a problem.

Rollins Gateway guarantees every incoming student a dedicated faculty advisor from orientation through commencement. In fact, you’ll connect with your faculty advisor during your first full day on campus. Many students and faculty advisors form bonds that stretch well beyond four years.

A college professor advising her student while smiling.

An economics college student is speaking with his professor getting advice.

Ready to learn from the South’s best teachers?

A college student receiving career and life planning advice from a counselor.

A group of student recieving career advice from a counselor.

You’ll also have dedicated staff advisors who will help you maximize your Rollins experience, augmenting your academic experience through study abroad, community engagement, and elite internship and research opportunities.

A scholarship advisor standing with one of the top scholarship recipients.

A liberal arts college professor looking at the computer screen of one of her students while smiling.

Students gathered around a friend on his computer laughing.

A student speaking intently to his colleagues gathered around a table.

It always helps to have a friend who’s walked a mile in your shoes. Even before you’ve fully moved into your dorm room, you’ll have the support of Rollins’ Peer Mentors, second-, third-, and fourth-year Tars who help ensure your #RollinsLife is amazing from day one.

A physics college student helping another student with a physics problem in class.

Students eating in the campus dining hall.

Two students sitting and talking to each other at an outdoor event on the lawn.

A local Orlando business owner mentoring a Rollins college student.

Through Rollins’ Career Champions alumni mentorship program, you’ll get firsthand career and life advice from alumni mentors whose professional paths align with your interests.

A professor and student walking together down the arched hallways of Rollins College.

A college professor and student walking down the front colorful stairs of the Rice Family Pavilion.

”The quality of the faculty and the personalized attention I received allowed me to form deep relationships. Being on a first-name basis with your professors really allows for approachability and lets students learn so much more deeply.”
SJ Renfroe '18
Anthropology major
Program Manager, HIAS

An economy college professor is talking with his students at a local cafe.

A physics professor is looking at a electrical reading with a couple of students in an electronics lab.

Our Mentors Are No. 1

Our professors are amazing, but don’t just take our word for it: ask the experts. U.S. News & World Report ranked Rollins the No. 1 college in the South for undergraduate teaching in its 2020 rankings of the nation’s best colleges.

A marine biology college professor examining a star fish with her student in the marine biology lab.

A college professor is sitting at a table addressing his students with their computers open.

Rollins College students enjoying lunch by the Lakeside pool.

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