Rollins CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Winter Park, FL. Operating on a semester system.

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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for Rollins College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Quarter 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
  2. College of Liberal Arts Fall 2026Hamilton Holt Fall 2026
  3. Crummer Fall 2026
  4. College of Liberal Arts Winter Intersession 2027
  5. Crummer Spring 2027
  6. College of Liberal Arts Spring 2027Hamilton Holt Spring 2027
  7. Crummer Summer A 2027
  8. College of Liberal Arts Maymester 2027
  9. Hamilton Holt Summer 2027 First 6-Week Session
  10. Hamilton Holt Summer 2027 12-Week Session
  11. Hamilton Holt Summer 2027 Second 6-Week Session
  12. Crummer Summer B 2027
  13. Crummer Summer C 2027
  14. College of Liberal Arts Fall 2027
  15. Crummer Fall 2027
  16. Crummer Spring 2028
  17. College of Liberal Arts Spring 2028

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16 terms

B

Bush Cafe
The coffee and snack kiosk located within the Bush Science Center.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led organization that plans major campus events.
Cornell Cafe
A dining location situated in the Cornell Social Sciences building.

D

Dave's
Dave's Boathouse, a nautical-themed gastropub and dining venue on campus.

F

Fox Day
A surprise annual holiday where the President cancels classes and students head to the beach or theme parks.
FSL
Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek letter organizations on campus.

L

Lakeside
The Lakeside Neighborhood, a large residential complex housing upperclassmen and featuring a pool.

M

McKean
McKean Hall, a prominent residence hall primarily housing first-year students.

R

R-Pride
The student organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the Rollins student population.

T

Tars
The official nickname for Rollins students and athletes, derived from 'Jack Tar' (a slang term for a sailor).
The Fox
The statue of a fox placed on the Tars Plaza to signal that Fox Day has officially begun.
The Marketplace
The main campus dining hall located in the Cornell Campus Center.
The Sandspur
The name of the long-running student-led newspaper at Rollins.
The Suttons
Sutton Hall, an apartment-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.

W

Ward
Ward Hall, a residence hall located near the center of campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
Bush
The Bush Science Center, housing the college's science departments and labs.
Cornell
Can refer to either the Cornell Social Sciences building or the Rollins Museum of Art (formerly Cornell Fine Arts Museum).
cornell_caf
Cornell Café
dave_s_boathouse
Dave's Boathouse
Fox Day Proclamation
The official announcement made by the President in the early morning to initiate Fox Day.
fox_lodge
Fox Lodge
fox_lodge_c_store
Fox Lodge C-Store
Knowles
Knowles Memorial Chapel, a historic landmark and center for spiritual life.
Olin
Olin Library, the primary academic library and study space on campus.
R-Card
The official Rollins College ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Rice
The Rice Family Pavilion, a multi-purpose event space used for campus gatherings.
TarBucks
A declining balance account on the R-Card used for purchasing food and services on campus.
the_marketplace
The Marketplace
Winter Park
The surrounding city; students often use this to refer to off-campus dining and shopping on nearby Park Avenue.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Winter Park for Rollins College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Winter Park.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,800

Cost of Living Index

125

Student Population

5,000

City Transportation

Walkability

75

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

SunRail commuter rail (Winter Park station), Lynx bus system

Nearest Airports

Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

72°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking option 1

garage

Located on Lyman Avenue; validation available for certain administrative visitors.

Campus News

Latest updates from Rollins College

Rollins Named to The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll

Rollins has been recognized for its commitment to student mental health and well-being, including its inclusion on the 2027 Mental Health Services Honor Roll.

Nov 4, 2026

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The Power of Perspective: Ferah Shaikh ’24

Profile on Ferah Shaikh, who is using her education from Rollins and Cambridge to lead a life of service in law school.

Nov 2, 2026

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Rollins Ranks Among Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges

U.S. News & World Report ranked Rollins among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges and the No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida for 2027.

Sep 22, 2026

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Timely Warning: Stalking incident reported near the Wellness Center on 09/29/2026 involving a non-Rollins affiliate.

Timely Warning: Stalking incident reported near the Wellness Center on 09/29/2026 involving a non-Rollins affiliate.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Rollins College

Campus Clean-up Service Day

November 6, 2026

Campus Grounds

A sustainability program event where volunteers help maintain the campus environment.

Olin After Dark: Apollo 13 Movie Screening

November 6, 2026

Olin Library

A screening of the 1990s movie classic Apollo 13 as part of the Olin After Dark series.

Rollins Family Weekend - 2026

November 6, 2026

Campus-wide

An annual event for families of Rollins students to visit campus and participate in various activities.

Crummer Alumni Fall Festival

November 7, 2026

Rollins College

An event for alumni of the Crummer Graduate School of Business to network and celebrate.

Pop-Up Museum Highlights Tour

November 7, 2026

Rollins Museum of Art

A guided tour exploring works on view at the Rollins Museum of Art.

Museum Highlights Tour

November 12, 2026

Rollins Museum of Art

A detailed guided tour of the museum's seasonal and permanent exhibitions.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Rollins College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

20 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Corrin Hall

Capacity: 28

Room types: single, double

Cross Hall

Capacity: 22

Room types: single, double

Elizabeth Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, triple

Fox Hall

Capacity: 24

Room types: single, double

Gale Hall

Capacity: 17

Room types: single, double

Hamilton Holt Hall

Capacity: 197

Room types: suite

Hooker Hall

Capacity: 32

Room types: single, double

Lakeside Neighborhood

Room types: apartment

Lakeview Terrace

Room types: apartment

Lyman Hall

Capacity: 29

Room types: single, double

Mayflower Hall

Capacity: 21

Room types: single, double

Pinehurst Cottage

Pugsley Hall

Capacity: 21

Rex Beach

Capacity: 52

Room types: single, double

Rollins College on-campus residential communities

Room types: varies by building

Rollins Hall

Capacity: 25

Room types: single, double

Seymour Hall

Room types: one bedroom, two bedroom

Strong Hall

Capacity: 94

Room types: double, single

Sutton Place

Room types: one bedroom, two bedroom

Ward Hall

Capacity: 197

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@rollins.edu

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