HAMILTON HOLT SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT & GRADUATE STUDIES
About Rollins
Rollins was founded in 1885, and has been nationally recognized for its distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs. We provide opportunities to explore diverse intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic traditions. We are dedicated to scholarship, academic achievement, creative accomplishment, cultural enrichment, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. We value excellence in teaching and rigorous, transformative education in a healthy, responsive, and inclusive environment.
Rollins Mission
Rollins College educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers. We are committed to the liberal arts ethos and guided by its values and ideals. Our guiding principles are excellence, innovation, and community.
How We Serve our Adult Learners
We are a provider of exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs to working adults and students seeking flexible program options for degree completion.
Is Rollins The Right Partner For You?
We think so. Explore Rollins Gateway and see how students’ bright future comes into focus at Rollins.
The Rollins Gateway is our signature approach to preparing adult learners for meaningful lives and productive careers in the 21st century. Rollins Gateway combines our interdisciplinary curriculum with real-world experiences outside of the classroom with dedicated academic advisors that help create pathways to professional advancement and career success.
Rollins students deserve individualized attention. Our personalized learning environment is designed to give our adult learners the expert support needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Great Guides
At Rollins, students learn from the very best. Our faculty are consistently ranked among the top professors in the South for their commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
Dedicated Advising
Every student in our Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies programs have the support of a dedicated academic advisor from orientation through graduation.
Small Classes
Our courses average just 14 students–far below the classes sizes you’ll find at other colleges.
Our Adult Learners
At the Hamilton Holt School and at Rollins we prioritize having a diverse student population, between both our undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering a student experience that is equitable, inclusive, and just.
Diverse Population
On average, 61.2% of our student population identifies as a person of color
Audience
We offer a learning environment to all adult learners.
18-24 age: 50% undergraduate • 28% graduate
25-39: 35% undergraduate • 52% graduate
40+: 15% undergraduate • 19% graduate
Student Identity
Our current student population for 2024 is 61.9% – female and 38.1% –male for both programs
Rollins Alumni Results
Rollins’ innovative liberal arts education equips students with the expertise to succeed as the world evolves. As a result, our graduates’ prospects are as limitless as their ambition.
Immediate Impact
Experience success right out of the gate.
Kendrick Crittendon ’18
Production Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports
Madison Kress ’20
Senior Insights Officer
Dogs Trust
Shannon Nichols ’22MAC
Registered Counselor Intern
The Mindful Practice
Shaffaq Noor ’18
Sr. Technical Project Manager
Bijli
Where Our Grads Go
Our grads are helping make tomorrow happen at some of the world’s most prominent organizations, both locally and abroad.
Long-Term Leadership
Set out on a path to lifelong leadership.
Michele Adams ’06
Vice President, Walmart Claims
Walmart
Kyle Johnson ’07
President & CEO
Lighthouse Central Florida
Fairolyn H. Livingston ’83
Chief Historian
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Liefke Meyers ’06 ’14MLS
Vice President of Development Foundation Academy
Lifelong Returns
The dividends of a Rollins education start at graduation and grow over time.
Professionals with a bachelor’s degree earn 50% more than those with no degree.
SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
$900,000+
The return on investment for an education at a liberal arts college 40 years after enrollment–more than 25 percent higher than the median gain at all colleges.
SOURCE: ROI OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES, CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Individualized Attention
“It took me almost 20 years and eight schools to finish college, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of the entire Hamilton Holt School community. Rollins gives you the one-on-one attention you need and walks you through every step of the application process. My Rollins degree has opened doors that I couldn’t have imagined. My career has skyrocketed, and I made friendships for life.”
Eric Reichwein ’18, Senior Account Director, Accredo
A One-of-a-Kind Experience
From work to family, our students have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies programs specifically for adult learners with busy lives.
Thanks to an average class size of just 14 students, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you. You’ll find no overflowing auditoriums, boring lectures, or uninspired professors on America’s most beautiful campus. At Rollins, our intimate and personalized learning environment is designed to maximize engagement. It’s about application over memorization, mentoring over lecturing, and hands-on research over data downloading.
Designed to Fit Your Life
Our classes are conveniently timed to suit the adult learners’ schedule. Our part-and full-time tracks allow students to earn a degree at their own pace. While Rollins offers online support services for everything from applying to registering for classes, students will never be left on their own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.
Flexibility to Thrive
“The Hamilton Holt School at Rollins provided me the opportunity to obtain a first-class education with the flexibility to juggle other life priorities. The sky’s the limit on what you can achieve at Rollins.”
Tiffany
Jones ’16, Export Compliance Program Manager, Logistics
Affordability
Everyone, from respected publications to former university presidents, rate Rollins a top value among the nation’s best colleges, and we believe every deserving student should have access to our transformative education.
More than 90 percent of the Rollins Hamilton Holt School of Professional Advancement & Graduate Studies students receive financial aid, and the average aid package for students with demonstrated need is more than $14,000 per year.
Bottomline: students can do this and we’re here to help.
90% $14,056 $2,159
percent of students receive financial aid
average aid package for students with demonstrated need
Financial Aid and Awards
average net annual tuition for students with demonstrated need
Each year, our adult learners tap into nearly $4 million in financial aid, through scholarships, and grants.
Community Partner Scholarships Pell Grant
Student Education Grant
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant Yellow Ribbon Program
High Achiever
This $1,200 annually renewing scholarship is awarded to transfer students with a minimum of 24 credit hours and a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA.
Awards
Community Engagement
This $1,000 annually renewing scholarship is awarded to students who have been active in community service organizations for a minimum of 12 months.
Federal Work Study Program And, more!
College Partner Scholarships
This $1,000 annually renewing scholarship is awarded to Valencia College students who have completed their AA with a 3.0 GPA or higher within 12 months of starting classes at Rollins.
AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC
Chart Your Own Course
We’ve never believed in a cookie-cutter approach to education. At Rollins, our adult learners have the freedom to craft a one-of-akind educational journey that is tuned to where they’ve been and where they’re going.
Flexible Foundation
Our general education curriculum includes just two prescribed courses. As a result, we have more flexibility to count your existing credits and you have more freedom to explore
Major Requirements
You’ll develop deep expertise in your chosen field through a collection of required major-specific courses and electives.
General Electives
Choose from a broad range of general elective courses or opt for a minor to enhance your education.
Regional University in the South for undergraduate teaching U.S. News & World Report
Seeing the Big Picture
“My time at Rollins, including the classes outside my majors, trained me to be resilient in the changing tides of the business world. Philosophy? Religion? You think, ‘how do these classes help in business?’ It isn’t just the content. The way the classes were taught helped me understand the world better. I wouldn’t
Mehdi Taifi ’07 ’10MLA, Founder and CEO, RoleScale
Dedicated Academic Advisor From orientation to graduation
Average Class Size
Small classes equal personalized attention
Admission Made Easy
The individualized attention applicants receive as a Rollins student begins long before they’re actually a student. From mapping out a degree plan to understanding how credits will transfer, our expert admission counselors are a part of every step of the journey to Rollins.
Apply for admission in three simple steps.
1. Complete an application rollins.college/applyholt
2. Send official transcripts
3. Submit College Official Reports
Priority Filing Dates
Ready, set, apply!
Streamlined Admission
No application fee, no standardized tests required, and decisions within two weeks.
Virtual Counselor Chats
Schedule a one-on-one chat with an admission counselor via telephone, video chat, or in-person. We will help get answers to all questions.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Majors
Business Management*
Communication Studies*
Community Health
Economics*
Elementary Education
Healthcare Management*
Humanities*
International Affairs*
Music*
Pathways to Teaching
Psychology*
* denotes Program minor available ** denotes graduate certificate
Virtual Tour
From classrooms to Lake Virginia, navigate nearly 20 campus locations through interactive 360-degree photography and immersive video.
Virtual Info Sessions
Learn more about our academic programs, financial aid options, and more from the comfort of home.
Undergraduate Minors
African & African American Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Leadership
Secondary Education
Sexuality, Women’s and Gender Studies
Accelerated/Graduate Programs and Graduate Certificates
Graduated Accelerated Programs (GAP) offer students the opportunity to earn their master’s degree alongside their bachelor’s degree, saving time and tuition costs while also maximizing the potential for professional and career advancement.
Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science
Human Resources
Liberal Studies
Public Health
Strategic Communication
Teaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Racial
Reconciliation and Community Restoration**
Spotlight on Community Partner
Thanks to the Rollins Pathways to Teaching program—this innovative partnership between Rollins College and Orange County Public Schools—students can complete a bachelor of arts in elementary education and become a certified teacher while continuing to work as a paraprofessional.
The Pathways to Teaching program offers a custom-made track tailored to fit the adult learners schedule and needs, building a pipeline of licensed, engaged teachers to the Title I schools that need them the most.
The Pathway To the Classroom
The Rollins Gateway is our signature approach to preparing adult learners for meaningful lives and productive careers in the 21st century. Rollins Gateway combines our interdisciplinary curriculum with real-world experiences outside of the classroom with dedicated academic advisors that help create pathways to professional advancement and career success.
In Their Classroom
Experience in the classroom from the start.
Marybelle Doe ’21
Varying Exceptionalities Instructor
Cypress Creek High School
Malissa McCann ’21
Parent Engagement Liaison
Catalina Elementary School
Logan Kuchenbuch, ’22
Pre-K Paraprofessional • Teacher of the Year 2022
Little River Elementary School
Alex Rodriguez ’24
Support Person Finalist of the Year 2022
Vista Pointe Elementary School
From Paraprofessional to Teacher
“I didn’t want to earn my education degree from just any college. I wanted substance, personal attention, and value, and I knew I’d get that at Rollins, where the faculty are so strong and there’s such a sense of community. The program exceeded my expectations and then some.”
Marybelle Doe ’21, Varying Exceptionalities Instructor, Cypress Creek High School
Orlando’s Top-Ranked College
For more than 25 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins the No. 1 regional university in the South. The rankings, which evaluate colleges and universities on 15 measures of academic quality, placed Rollins first among 120 institutions in the category. This track record underscores the high-quality experience you can expect on our Winter Park campus and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries not only in Orlando but also throughout Florida and across the country.
Contact Us
Lauren Smith, PhD Dean of the School of Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies lbsmith@rollins.edu | 407.691.1349
Doragnes Rivera Bradshaw ’18 ’20MBA ’24DBA, SHRM-SCP
Assistant Dean, Hamilton Holt School dbradshaw@rollins.edu | 407.646.1583
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Sam Stark ’91
Vice President of Communications & External Relations
sstark@rollins.edu | 407.646.1520
