ROLLINS PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE
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MEET PRESIDENT BARNETT We are happy to welcome you to the Rollins family!
Your student is embarking on an exciting academic journey, and we want you to be part of it every step of the way. This resource guide is designed to help you navigate the Rollins experience and stay meaningfully and appropriately 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, updates, 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. I am eager to get to know your students and for them to experience all that Rollins has to offer. 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.
AT A GLANCE 02
THE LINGO
286
International students from 76 countries (fall 2025)
AC AREA COORDINATOR
60+
ASC ALFOND SPORTS CENTER CAPS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CCLP/CLP CTR. FOR CAREER & LIFE PLANNING
Areas of study
CLA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS CLCE CTR. FOR LEADERSHIP & COMM. ENGMT. CMC CRITICAL MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES CSS CORNELL HALL FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
100+
EEN EAST END NEIGHBHORHOOD FERPA FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIV. ACT FSL FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
Student clubs and organizations
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
11:1
Student-faculty ratio
OTP ORIENTATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Select Awards & Rankings
PM PEER MENTOR
No. 1 Private University in the South U.S. News & World Report, 2019-26
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 TWC TUTORING & WRITING CENTER
No. 3 Highest Academic Success Rate NCAA, 2026 No. 5 in Nation for Percentage of Students Who Study Abroad Institute for International Education Top 5 for Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching U.S. News & World Report, 2019, 2021, 2025-26 Top 15 Best Campus Food The Princeton Review, 2025-26 Top 20 in the Nation for Student Support The Princeton Review, 2024 Top 20 Best Classroom Experiences The Princeton Review, 2026 Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars U. S. Department of State, 2013-17, 2019-2026 Top 100 Best Small Colleges in America Niche, 2026
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Confirm Move-In Details
August 17 New international students report (move-in)
GET ROLLINS IMPORTANT READY FALL DATES Check in with your student to confirm move-in dates and times. Details were emailed in mid-July. International students move-in: August 17 New domestic students move-in: August 18-19 Returning students move-in: August 20-23
rollins.college/move-in
August 18-19 New domestic students report (move-in) August 20-23 Returning students report (move-in) August 24 First day of class August 24-28 Schedule changes: drop/add period
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
September 7 Labor Day (no classes) October 12-13 Fall Break (no classes) November 4 Spring registration begins November 6-8 Family Weekend
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.
November 25-November 29 Thanksgiving Break December 7-8, 10-11 Final exams December 12 Residence halls close for Winter Break
Save the Date for Family Weekend!
Mark your calendars for November 6-8, 2026, our annual Family Weekend. More information will be emailed in early September. Go Tars!
rollins.edu/family-weekend
2026-27 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view the full year’s calendar.
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RESOURCES Academic Advising 407.646.2592 rollins.edu/academic-advising
Leadership, community engagement 407.691.1250 rollins.edu/student-life/civic-engagement
Accessibility Services 407.975.6463 rollins.edu/student-life/accessibility-services
Orientation and transition programs 407.646.2574 rollins.edu/parents-families/orientation
Aid: Scholarships, grants, and loans 407.646.1863 rollins.edu/scholarships-aid
Registration, transcripts 407.646.2144 rollins.edu/registrar
Athletics 407.646.2654 rollinssports.com
Religious & Spiritual Life 407.646.2115 rollins.edu/religious-spiritual-life
Campus Post Office 407.646.2563 rollins.edu/post-office
Residential life 407.646.2649 rollins.edu/student-life/residential-life
Campus Safety 407.646.2999 rollins.edu/parents-families/campus-safety
Student billing, payments, FoxPay 407.646.2252 rollins.edu/student-account-services
Career, work-study, internships 407.646.2195 rollins.edu/parents-families/internships
Student ID (R-Card) 407.628.6300 rollins.edu/r-card
Community and connections 407.691.1240 rollins.edu/thriving-together
Study abroad, International Programs 407.646.2466 rollins.edu/study-abroad
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts 407.646.2280 rollins.edu/dean-of-cla
Student Outreach & Resource Center 407.646.2345 rollins.edu/dean-of-students/student-care
Dean of Students 407.646.2345 rollins.edu/dean-of-students
Student conduct 407.691.1790 rollins.edu/student-conduct
Greek Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life 407.646.1538 rollins.college/fraternity-sorority-life
Title IX 407.691.1773 rollins.edu/sexual-misconduct
International students Tutoring & Writing Center 407.691.1158 407.646.2607 rollins.edu/international-student-scholar-services rollins.edu/library/twc Involvement, student organizations, clubs 407.646.2624 rollins.edu/student-life/student-organizations
Wellness Center: counseling and health services 407.628.6340 rollins.edu/parents-families/wellness-center
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MEET PAUL REICH Welcome to Rollins!
We are delighted that you and your family are joining the Rollins community. Over the next four years, your student will be challenged, supported, and inspired by a liberal arts education that prepares them not only for a career, but for a lifetime of learning, thoughtful leadership, and engaged citizenship. At Rollins, students are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, consider different perspectives, and develop the critical thinking and communication skills they will use long after graduation. Through our Rollins Foundations in Liberal Arts curriculum, they will explore ideas across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and expressive arts while building the habits of curiosity, creativity, and thoughtful inquiry that define a liberal arts education. Just as important, your student will learn alongside faculty who are deeply invested in their success. Through small classes, academic advising, mentoring, and opportunities for collaborative research, our faculty work closely with students to help them discover their interests, pursue their goals, and make the most of their time at Rollins. Those relationships often become one of the most meaningful and lasting parts of the Rollins experience. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts, welcome to Rollins. We are excited to partner with you and your family throughout this journey, and we look forward to seeing you on campus this fall. Dr. Paul Reich Interim 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.
2026-27 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view the full year’s calendar.
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MEET MARJORIE TRUEBLOOD Greetings, parents, families, and supporters of Rollins!
On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, I am delighted to welcome you and your student to the Rollins community as you begin this exciting journey together. Starting college is a significant milestone for students and families alike. As your student takes this next step toward greater independence, discovery, and growth, we recognize the important role you have played in helping them reach this moment. Your support, encouragement, and guidance have helped lay the foundation for their success, and we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us. At Rollins, your student will join a vibrant and caring community committed to their growth academically, personally, and socially. Through meaningful connections, leadership opportunities, wellness resources, and experiences both inside and outside the classroom, we will challenge and support them as they develop into engaged global citizens and responsible leaders. We also recognize that this transition brings a mix of emotions, including excitement, pride, anticipation, and perhaps a little apprehension. Please know that you are an important part of the Rollins family, and we look forward to partnering with you throughout your student’s college experience. We can’t wait to meet you in person and welcome you to campus. Thank you for entrusting us with this important chapter in your student’s life. Together, we will help them learn, grow, and thrive.
Marjorie Trueblood (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 Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera app to view a directory of Rollins 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.
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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.
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THRIVING TOGETHER 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
Center for Community & Connections
We work closely with student leaders of identitybased student organizations to create impactful programming, develop leadership skills, and foster meaningful connections across differences
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.
Learn more about student organizations.
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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! Fiat Lux! Lee Saufley Swain ’87 P’25 Danville, KY
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.
FAMILY
WEEKEND
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026
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.