Student Life
Epic adventures. Hundreds of ways to pursue your passions. Finding your forever friends. Welcome to the time of your life.
At Rollins, we want every student to enjoy a unique, comprehensive experience, and we understand that a major part of what makes each journey extraordinary is all the stuff that happens outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves on cultivating an open and inclusive campus, where people from all backgrounds are welcome and accepted. So come as you are, make friends, and know that you’ll be supported the entire way. We guarantee you’ll have the time of your life.
Your Best Life
From student support to campus dining, life at Rollins is rated among the best in the nation by experts and students alike.
- Top 20— The Princeton Review
student support and counseling services in the U.S.
- Top 40— The Wall Street Journal
in the nation for best student experience
- No. 11— The Princeton Review
best campus food in America
- Top 10— The Princeton Review
best health services in the nation
What Will Your #RollinsLife Look Like
Living and learning on America’s most beautiful campus is nothing short of spectacular. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out what it’s like to live, eat, and play on our 80-acre lakeside campus.
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Live
We offer many types of campus housing at Rollins, from small, intimate cottages to all-inclusive living/learning communities. Go behind the scenes of our residential communities and find out why living on campus is such a critical piece of your college experience.
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Eat
Our campus dining options are sustainable, varied, and most importantly, delicious! See why our dining consistently ranks as some of the best campus food in the nation and explore why foodies love our community.
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Play
Indoors, outdoors, on the water, on land—at Rollins, we have an activity to suit everyone’s individual style, which is right in line with our personalized approach to all aspects of education. From paddleboarding and pickleball to tennis and esports, you’re sure to find your favorite way to move.
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Get Involved
At Rollins, we offer hundreds of ways to pursue your passions, find your perfect fit, and put your education into action.
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100+ Student-Led Organizations
Cultural organizations are more than just a way to find your people—they’re a platform for service, a way to gain fresh perspectives, and a safe space for you to express yourself. With more than 100 student organizations at Rollins, we offer something for everyone.
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Make An Impact In Our Backyard And Around The World
We believe that service is a mainstay for living a good life and that giving back is an essential part of learning. See how we build community engagement into our campus culture in order to create future leaders.
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Get The Experience You Need To Succeed
It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and our Center for Career & Life Planning is always available to help you chart your path. They’ll provide you with support before and after graduation to help prepare you for the job market.
#RollinsLife
See where our students intern and work on campus, as shared on their Instagram feeds.
Explore #RollinsLifeMaking Friends at Rollins
Worried about making friends in college? Stop fretting and let your future classmates show you how easy it is to make friends when you join Rollins’ close-knit community.
Care, Health & Wellness
Our approach to wellness at Rollins is whole body and mind. Our wellness center offers a full range of services to keep you healthy, both physically and mentally. There are also a ton of ways to stay active on and off campus. Multiple offices across campus are here to support your mental health and overall well-being, including Accessibility Services, Residential Life, and the Student Outreach & Resource Center.
Learn More About Wellness Initiatives
Traditions
With more than a century of history behind us, we’ve built up some pretty special traditions over the years. These time-honored rituals help anchor Tars to the past as they build connections toward the future.
Discover a Few of Our Favorite Traditions
The Best Location
Rollins is perfectly positioned at the center of theme park adventures, thriving tech companies, and one of the nation’s hottest job markets. Take a walk to award-winning dining on Park Ave. Hop on a 15-minute train ride to downtown Orlando’s growing arts scene and pro sports. Or sink your toes into the sand of one of the world's best beaches.
Explore America's Best College TownWhat will be on your Rollins Bucket List?
From jumping into Lake Virginia to studying abroad, explore the Rollins experiences that your future classmates say you should not miss out on. Check out their top must-dos and watch some of them cross an item off their list.
Experience Rollins IRL
There’s no better way to learn more about Rollins than to experience it in real life.
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