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Hollins University

Hollins University
PO Box 9707
Roanoke, VA 24020

Official telephone: (540) 362-6000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 456-9595
Fax number: (540) 362-6642

Website: www.hollins.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August, early and late January.
Calendar system: 4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in September and February.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: English, psychology, political science
Majors with the lowest enrollment: American studies, international studies, computer science
Average freshman GPA: 3 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 10:1
Total faculty: 53 men, 56 women, 109 total
Full-time faculty: 31 men, 36 women, 67 total
Part-time faculty: 14 men, 20 women, 34 total
Graduation rate: 70% within six years

Hollins University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors are offered in some majors.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: Washington Semester (American University)
Other special or unique academic programs:
Five and six-year dual degree programs in engineering with Washington University and Va. Tech; articulation agreement with Monterey Institute of International Studies; Louis D. Rubin, Jr. Semester in Creative Writing
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art History
  • Art Studio
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Studies
  • Communication Studies
  • Dance
  • Economics
  • English
  • English/Creative Writing
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film/Photography
  • French
  • German
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Paralegal
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Renewable Resources
  • Sociology
  • Theatre
  • Women's Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
  • placement for international baccalaureate
Other credit/placement programs:
Dual enrollment credit and/or placement



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