Hollins University

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, provides a high-quality liberal arts education with an emphasis on instilling and promoting human values. Its undergraduate programs are offered solely to women, while select graduate programs are available to both men and women.

To honor its commitment to instilling human values and supporting the community, Hollins offers a completely student-run community service organization called SHARE. On average, about a third of enrolled students engage in community outreach activities, including a service learning program in Jamaica, offered annually.

Academics offered include undergraduate programs in areas like:

• Art
• Business
• Communication Studies
• Environmental Studies
• English
• Gender and Women’s Studies
• Philosophy
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Religious Studies

Hollins also offers a number of pre-professional career courses, such as Pre-Law or Pre-Med, preparing students for further study in those fields.

Coed graduate programs include:

• Children’s Literature
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Liberal Studies
• Playwriting
• Screenwriting and Film Studies
• Teaching

Study abroad opportunities are also available in countries as diverse as Ghana, Cuba, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, and more.

You can also receive certifications in Arts Management and Leadership Studies.

Financial aid is offered to eligible students. Room and board, as well as a meal plan, are offered, but not required of incoming students.