Hollins University
Founded in 1842, Hollins was the first chartered womens college in Virginia. Today it is a small university with an undergraduate liberal arts program for women and an array of graduate programs for men and women. Some of Hollins distinctions include a nationally ranked creative writing program, one of the oldest study abroad programs in the country, and extensive opportunities for internships and faculty/student research. Through the universitys Batten Leadership Institute, students can earn a certificate in leadership studies through an innovative program that combines classes, skills-building groups, and leadership projects on and off campus. Hollins program of seminars for first-year students is designed to encourage creative problem solving and to introduce students to the universitys collaborative learning environment.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Women's college | 1842 | N/A | 4-1-4 | $160.8 million + | 7916 Williamson Road Box 9708, Roanoke, VA 24020 | (540) 362-6000 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 100.0 | Virginia | Roanoke | 827 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 475 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 55% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| placement service |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is a premiere arts destination in the Roanoke Valley featuring the work of nationally renowned artists through the presentation of exhibitions that explore currents in modern and contemporary art. Since o |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Tape recorders |
| Untimed tests |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Substitution of courses |
| Texts on tape |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Partly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Talking books |