Immersion

Each year between the fall and spring semesters, enterprising students return to campus a little early to participate in Intersession, a weeklong course dedicated to an interesting subject not typically offered during the regular semester.

With passion and purpose, a cohort of Rollins students set out to explore Native American history on an Immersion experience at Florida’s Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

With 630 first-year students, the Class of 2026 is the largest in Rollins’ 137-year history. To celebrate, we’re getting to know a few of our newest Tars as they embark on their #RollinsLife.

As Rollins welcomes its biggest class ever, we’re rounding up a few of our favorite ways that Tars can dive headfirst into campus culture.

As Rollins celebrated its 137th anniversary, the 2021-22 academic year furthered the College’s ongoing mission to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on learning opportunities they need to change the world.

With the support of her mentors, environmental studies major Angelica Rivera ’23 has adapted to unexpected challenges—and found new opportunities along the way.

The history of Rollins’ Black Student Union echoes the history of America. Now, a new generation of leaders are making an impact on campus and beyond through service, education, and a chorus of voices calling for change.

Carley Matthews ’22 isn’t trying to fit a certain mold of leadership—she’s using her own voice and style to redefine the role.

From the moment our wide-eyed students step onto the Rollins campus, they’re met by countless opportunities to put their learning into practice. The result? Confident, well-prepared citizens of the world ready to lead the future.

Service and adventure converge on an Immersion experience in the Everglades, where hands-on learning leads to lasting impact.

Lucas Hernandez ’13 is helping solve his hometown’s toughest challenges by supercharging local know-how with the technological might of one of the world’s largest companies.