The Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College

Florida's Oldest and Finest College Offers a Fine Education in a Pristine Setting

Julie Rae
Rollins College
Neighborhood: Winter Park
Winter Park, FL 32789
United States of America
Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, is an outstanding academic institution for students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees whether in daytime or nighttime academic programs. Established in 1885, Rollins is the oldest college in Florida and has a distinguished track record of student success. Located in Orange County in Central Florida, the Rollins campus is convenient for commuting from Orlando and all of the surrounding areas.

Why Rollins? The "Awards and Rankings" page of the school's website (www.rollins.edu) proudly proclaims that Rollins' College of Arts and Sciences was ranked the top regional university in the South for 2009 by US News and World Report. Rollins was also named No. 1 among 121 Masters-level universities in their 2009 annual "America's Best Colleges" issue for the fourth consecutive year. In 2007, the part-time MBA Program at the Crummer Graduate School of Business was ranked No. 1 overall in Florida and 37th in the nation for return on investment by Forbes magazine. Rollins is a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars, earning the distinction in 2007 of being named the only Florida school listed in the Carnegie category of Master's Colleges and Universities.

The outstanding evening program at Rollins, The Hamilton Holt School, offers a variety of coursework well suited for working adults in nontraditional student roles. Class schedules are designed with working students in mind, and campus facilities accommodate the requirements of resident students and those who live off campus alike. Tuition is reasonable, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Rollins/Holt School faculty and staff are ready to assist students as needed throughout their academic programs.

Ten majors are offered in the "Prospects" section of this year's online catalog for Hamilton Holt undergrad students, including Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental and Growth Management Studies, Humanities, International Affairs, Music, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Communication, and Psychology. Minors are also offered in all of the above as well as Business Administration, Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Women's Studies and Writing. Masters Programs include Human Resources, Liberal Studies, Business Administration (MBA), Mental Health Counseling (MA), Teaching (MAT), and M.Ed. in Elementary Education.

The Rollins College campus provides a safe, comfortable environment for students of all ages to learn and grow. There are a large assortment of student activities and programs in which to participate and the neighboring City of Winter Park creates a lovely backdrop for the historic campus, situated on scenic Lake Virginia. The safe, walkable community features public transportation, with a variety of shopping and dining options close by.

Potential students searching for a quality learning experience in Florida must consider Rollins College and The Hamilton Holt School for a world-class liberal arts education from the oldest and finest college campus state-wide.

http://www.rollins.edu/why-rollins/awardsrankings.html, Rollins.edu

http://tars.rollins.edu/holt/prospects/ug/majors.shtml, Rollins.edu

http://tars.rollins.edu/holt/prospects/ug/minors.shtml, Rollins.edu

Published by Julie Rae

I enjoy writing and have been told I have a knack for capturing the essence of others' thoughts on paper in my business writing. Someday I hope to write a book, maybe a collection of short essays.  View profile

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