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Before moving into her dorm and before walking into her first official class as a college student, Ciara Bibbs had already spent a month living at Rollins. She had connected with a handful of campus resources, completed two courses, and made critical connections. Bibbs is part of Rollins’ RISE program, which is designed to better prepare students for the academic rigor of college.

RISE is just one example of how Rollins is meeting students where they are and giving them the tools they need to thrive. Don’t just take our word for it: Rollins regularly ranks in the nation’s top 25 schools for student support, so when we say we’ve got your back, we mean it. From academics to mental health, explore a few of the many ways you’ll get the support you need at Rollins to find and fulfill your purpose.

The Right Tools

Through regular workshops and ongoing services, academic resources like our STEM Hub and Tutoring & Writing Center (TWC) are always there to give you the extra help you need navigating challenging subjects.

“I love any opportunity to tell students that not doing well on a quiz or a test doesn’t mean that you aren’t smart. It doesn’t mean you aren’t able to perform well in this class. It just means your system hasn’t lined up with what you’re being asked to do.” — Layne Porta, Director of the Tutoring & Writing Center

Professors Who Care

Thanks to our small class sizes and emphasis on human connection, our faculty get to know students individually, notice when they’re struggling, and connect them to the right resources. Look no further than Bibbs’ experience with her first faculty advisor, sociology professor Amy Armenia, who she calls Dr. A.

“Dr. A knew family-wise what had been going on the past couple of years, so I went to her and warned her: ‘I might try to come to you and say I want to leave. Don’t let me.’ She said, ‘I got you,’ and asked me to tell her what was going on. So I sat and told her everything. We’ve built that understanding where I know she’s always there for me.” — Ciara Bibbs, Political Science Major

Staying Healthy and Well

Health and wellness are at the core of a Rollins education. In fact, The Princeton Review recently ranked the College’s health services among the top 10 in the nation. Our Wellness Center handles everything from routine exams to urgent care to mental health support, and it’s easy to stay active and fit on America’s most beautiful campus.

Getting a Head Start

Rollins offers several pre-matriculation programs like RISE, EMBARK, and Bonner Leaders—a service-based cohort—that prepare students to thrive academically and socially once classes begin.

“EMBARK really helped shape my perspective, and I use the program’s principles like empathy every day in my personal and professional life.” — Carla Daza, Data Scientist, Target

24/7 Mental Health Support

Sometimes we need someone to talk to about things big and small. That’s normal and we’re here to help—whether it’s through ongoing support like individual or group counseling or our Rollins Mental Health Helpline, which is available around the clock.

Finding Your Fit

We have 100-plus student organizations on campus—from arts collectives and cultural cohorts to academic societies and service-based groups. And if none of them spark your interest, you can always start your own. At Rollins, we give you the freedom to do you.

“Joining the dance team was such a great way to make friends, especially with older students who I could ask about professors or classes. This really helped me find my place at Rollins.” — Sydney Knight, Client Services Associate, GW&K Investment Management