Anchor Guide: November-December
Be prepared for changes. College is a time for transition, stirring up feelings of both excitement and anxiety in students and families alike.
Talk to your student about college life and encourage your student to review the Rollins website for important information, academic programs, campus events, and helpful resources.
See below to find more information on important topics.
Study Abroad & International Programs
Applications close in September and November for all spring semester, spring break, and some summer programs. It’s also a perfect time to begin planning for a summer or fall semester abroad since those deadlines are February/March. Rollins has generous funding for semester study abroad and International Programs staff are available to help students find programs that are a good fit for their academic plans and budgets.
This is also a good time to check in with your student to discuss a potential study abroad experience and how it might enhance their personal development and their resume. For more information, contact the Office of International Programs at 407.646.2466 or studyabroad@rollins.edu.
Academic Planning: Course Registration
Early November is a good time to talk with your student about their campus and academic interests. Are they considering a spring immersion, collaborative scholarship with a faculty member, enrolling in Maymester, an international experience, or signing up for formal recruitment to join a fraternity or sorority in the spring?
Academic planning and advising for the spring semester courses begins at the end of October/early November and provides students the opportunity to meet with their faculty advisor to create and update their academic plans.
Students receive campus email notifications and deadlines during the semester. Contact Academic Advising at 407.646.2569
advising@rollins.edu for additional support.
Housing
Residence halls close for winter Break, but students do not need to move out unless they are not returning for the spring semester (spring Study Abroad, December graduates, etc.). Students will receive information from the Office of Residential Life & Explorations concerning closing instructions and important dates.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Recruitment registration. If your student is interested in participating in formal sorority or fraternity recruitment, make sure they register by the appropriate deadline. Additionally, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will host a number of information sessions for interested students. For more information contact the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at 407.646.1538 or OFSL@rollins.edu.
Thanksgiving Break
This is a good pause before the semester ends and the exam period begins. Consider sending a care package if your student stays on campus. Classes are not held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving so students or families have time to travel.
Preparation for Final Exams
Students may consider Tutoring & Writing Center appointments or utilize their professors’ office hours if help is needed preparing for final exams. Contact the Tutor & Writing Center at 407.646.2607 or
tutoring&writing@rollins.edu for more information.
International Student Support
International students must have immigration documents reviewed and signed before winter and summer breaks if traveling outside the U.S. Students can do this at the Travel Signature Party, or with the Office of International Student Support. Learn more by contacting the Office of International Student Support at 407.691.1158 or oiss@rollins.edu.
What You'll Learn Next...
In the January-February Anchor Guide, you'll learn more about your student's academic success, immersion experiences, fraternity & sorority life, career planning, campus involvement, and the Social Impact Hub.
January-February