Academic Advising
Second-Year Students
For many second-year students, the focus is on finalizing several long-term academic and life decisions. One of the core decisions second-year students analyze is if they are going to finish their degree at Rollins. Additionally, second-year students make long-term decisions about major(s)/minor(s) declarations, involvement in high impact practices, and their desired levels of integration, leadership, and involvement in the larger Rollins community.
Milestones for Second-Year Students
To support second-year students’ long-term involvement and integration into Rollins successfully, we have created milestones that we believe will set second-year students up for success. We value that each student has a diverse set of goals and experiences, so we fully expect that faculty advisors will adapt this guide to meet the individual needs of the student.
Fall Semester
- Attend classes prepared
- Meet with a faculty advisor
- Maintain good conduct standing with the college
- Engage in Gateway experiences
- Narrow decision down on major/minor options Learn More
- Register for Spring courses
- Maintain a 2.0+ GPA & good standing in all Fall semester courses
- Explore options for International Study at Rollins Learn More
- Explore professional development opportunities
Curriculum Recommendations
- Foundations 200 level seminar in the theme of choice Learn More
- Foundations competencies Learn More
- Major/minor courses or major/minor exploratory courses
Spring Semester
- Attend classes prepared
- Meet with a faculty advisor
- Apply for financial aid next year Complete FAFSA (if applicable)
- Maintain good conduct standing with the college
- Confirm declaration of Major Learn More
- Register for Fall courses
- Explore options for International Study at Rollins Learn More
- Explore professional development opportunities
- Complete 60+ credit hours with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Maintain financial aid package
Curriculum Recommendations
- Foundations 200 level seminar in the theme of choice Learn More
- Foundations competencies Learn More
- Major/minor courses or major/minor exploratory courses
- Foundations 200-level neighborhood course (highly recommended for dual degree, 3/2 programs, study abroad students & education students)
- Making any major marketable course