Rollins College Conference
First impressions are everything. That’s why we developed Rollins College Conference (RCC) courses—seminar-style classes that all first-year students take during their first semester to get the feel for the liberal arts at Rollins. You and about 16 of your fellow first-years will be paired with a professor who will not only teach the course but will also serve as your first faculty advisor. You’ll explore an interesting topic related to your professor’s area of expertise through an array of educational and experiential activities, and you’ll partner with peer mentors, second-, third-, and fourth-year Tars who help smooth out your transition to college life and academics. By the end of the semester, you’ll not only have a baked-in support network of friends and faculty, but you’ll also have the blueprint to success for your next four years.
Fascinating Foundations
Believe us when we say that these aren’t your typical course topics. Recent RCC classes include Science Goes to the Movies, where students put the physics of popular film and television shows to the test, and Student Life Hacks: Becoming a Rollins Student, which explores the values and customs embedded in our campus culture. Every RCC course is not only both fun and relevant, but it’s also designed to help set you up for success.
Mentors Who Understand
Your RCC peer mentor is a second-, third-, or fourth-year student who can’t wait to pass along their Rollins know-how. They’re not simply a guide—they’re someone who has recently walked in your shoes and understands all the pressures first-year college students face. Think of them as a cool older pal who always has your back.
Live and Learn
When we say living-learning community, we mean it. Most first-year students live in a residence hall with their RCC classmates. You’ll spend the semester exploring life-changing topics both inside and outside of the classroom through co-curricular enrichments that enhance the course. In fact, students have even been known to keep the conversation going in some of the res hall common areas.
First-Year Student Experience
From meeting your peer mentors and making friends to settling in on campus and finding your fit, your future classmates give you a behind-the-scenes look at what your first year at Rollins will look like.
Cool Classes
RCC courses change from year to year depending on current events, cutting-edge research developments, shifting worldviews, and more. They’re designed to reflect the moment and tackle the problems of the future. One thing they all have in common, though, is that they’re totally cool. Look, we could tell you about some of the awesome RCC classes Rollins has offered, but we’d rather just show you.
December 06, 2023
Set Up for Success
Hear from peer mentor Michelle Rodriguez ’24 in her own words about how the Rollins College Conference course—RCC for short—acts as a roadmap for your Rollins journey.
September 15, 2023
Inside a Rollins Classroom
In small classes, big things happen. Through open discussion, hands-on learning, and close-knit mentorship from faculty who know your goals and dreams, you emerge as a confident critical thinker ready to make your mark.
October 28, 2022
Spooky Studies
From madmen to witches, we’re taking a look at some of the spookiest courses on offer at Rollins and how they’re challenging students to look beyond the surface of cultural ideas that have shaped societies for generations.
See for Yourself
Get a feel for Rollins’ unique brand of engaged learning and personalized attention through one of our virtual or in-person visit experiences.