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Rollins College is committed to providing Holt School students opportunities for global engagement and learning on and off-campus. Study away experiences equal in quality and rigor to Holt academic programs are an integral component of this mission. A variety of off-campus programs allows eligible Holt students the opportunity to enhance their education with experiential and field-based learning. International Programs offers comprehensive support for students before, during and after their study away program. For more detailed information: https://www.rollins.edu/international-programs/index.html.
Students must apply online for all programs through Rollins International Programs Application (RIPA), available through the MyRollins portal. The application deadline for January and spring programs is typically at the end of September; the deadline for spring break and some summer programs is typically in late October; and the deadlines for summer, fall and academic year programs are typically in February.
For information regarding financial aid for these programs, see “Aid for Off-Campus Programs” in the Student Financial Aid section of this Catalogue.
Rollins College Approved Semester Programs
Rollins Approved Semester Programs are offered in a wide variety of locations around the world, including two programs in the US. These programs are offered in cooperation with institutions and organizations overseas and in the United States and they have been carefully developed and reviewed with the Rollins mission and Rollins students in mind. Students are charged standard Rollins tuition and standard double room (plus meal plan if included on the program). Students accepted into these programs may apply their Rollins, Federal, and state financial aid (exceptions may include work study, academic department, and athletic scholarships), to the program cost for the first semester abroad. Students who wish to participate in two Approved Semester Programs can only apply Rollins scholarships and grants to both programs if one of the two programs is an exchange program. Students can apply for partial need-based scholarships through International Programs to assist with additional costs such as airfare and visa. All earned grades are factored into the Rollins grade point average and are counted towards President’s List and Dean’s List. Courses are approved as approved study away transfer credits. Grades lower than a C- will still display on the Rollins transcript and be factored into the Rollins grade point average. Typically, students may participate in an Approved Semester Program for either the fall or spring semester, or for the full Academic year.
General Requirements for Admission: good academic and social standing, clean conduct record at Rollins College, sophomore standing or above, minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Additional Requirements for Admission: individual programs may have additional requirements including program-specific GPA and language requirements.
Rollins College Approved Summer Programs
Rollins offers two to four Approved Summer Programs each year. These programs have been developed and reviewed to align with the Rollins mission and typically run four to eight weeks during the summer break. They are offered in partnership with organizations or institutions abroad and may also be led by a Rollins faculty member. Students are charged a comprehensive fee for these programs that typically includes tuition, housing, and other program arrangements. Specific costs and inclusions vary by program. Students can apply for partial need-based scholarships through International Programs and may also be eligible for limited Financial Aid to assist with costs. Students typically earn four (4) to six (6) semester hours of credit on these programs. Courses on these programs are either standard Rollins College courses or they are considered study away transfer credits. Either way: all earned grades are factored into the Rollins grade point average; are counted towards President’s List and Dean’s List; and grades lower than a C- will still display on the Rollins transcript and be factored into the Rollins grade point average. General Requirements for Admission: good academic and social standing, clean conduct record at Rollins College, sophomore standing or above, minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Individual programs may have additional requirements including program-specific GPA and language requirements.
Dual-Degree Program
Effective Fall 2021, Rollins is closing the College’s International Business Dual-Degree program with Reutlingen University in Germany. Students enrolled in the program currently, who will complete their programs in 2023 and 2024, will be the final cohorts in the program. Students on this program spend the first four semesters at Rollins, the next three semesters in Germany, including a one-semester full-time internship, and then return to Rollins for the final semester. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Rollins College and a Bachelor of Science in International Management from Reutlingen University.
Field Study Courses
Short courses taught by Rollins faculty are offered each year in diverse international locations for one and a half to three weeks during winter break, over spring break, or at various points throughout the summer break. Field Study offerings vary from year to year. Field studies are either connected to fall or spring term courses or function as stand-alone courses; students typically earn two (2) to four (4) semester hours of credit for field study courses. Program fees range from $2500 to $5500 per course and typically include tuition, accommodation, some meals and activities. Specific costs and inclusions vary by program. Students can apply for partial need-based scholarships through International Programs and may also be eligible for limited Financial Aid to assist with costs. These courses are considered standard Rollins College courses and appear on the Rollins transcript as such. General Requirements for Admission: good academic and social standing, clean conduct record at Rollins College, minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Non-Rollins Programs
International Programs also supports students who wish to participate in study abroad programs unaffiliated with Rollins College. For semester and academic year programs, students take a leave of absence to participate and are responsible for a $550 fee for transfer of credit, student support and insurance. For summer and short-term programs, students are responsible for a $75 fee for transfer of credit, student support and insurance. Students pay all other program costs are to the program directly. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to Rollins, but grades are not factored into the Rollins grade point average, and Rollins, Federal, and state financial aid may not be applied. All other transfer credit policies apply.
Academic Appeals for International and Off-Campus Study
Students may consider submitting an academic appeal for the following issues that may arise before, during, or after the semester abroad:
- Petition to apply for an Approved Semester, Summer or Field Study program with a GPA below the minimum
- One-time late credit/no credit declaration
- Late withdrawals from courses taken abroad
- Appeal to count a course towards a specific graduation requirement
- Grade appeal ONLY for courses taken abroad for which you earn Rollins (not transfer credit)
Rollins College will NOT accept appeals for the following:
- Grade appeal for courses taken abroad for which you earn transfer credit. These are courses offered at another institution and Rollins College cannot fairly evaluate the student work outside of the context of the full course. You may, however, choose to pursue a grade appeal through your host institution. If you do this, staff and faculty at Rollins College can review the process at the host institution to ensure that it meets Rollins expectations for a fair and ethical grade appeal process.
- Adjustments to the grade and credit translation for your program. When study abroad programs are approved, the Curriculum Committees reviews and approves a fair and acceptable translation for grades and credits for all programs where the credit and grading scales used at the host institution are not comparable to standard US scales.
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