P. O. Box 9707
Roanoke, Virginia 24020

Hollins University, a women's liberal arts college, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This Virginia school's motto is "Levavi oculos," and creative thinking and problem solving are emphasized in all academic programs.

Hollins University has been named one of the Princeton Review's "Best 366 Colleges." Bachelor's degrees can be earned in more than 25 fields, and the coeducational graduate programs include master's degrees in Children's Literature, Screenwriting, and Dance. For students who are returning to college after an extended gap, Hollins University offers the Horizon Program. This continuing education program offers students a supportive learning environment and access to a Horizon advisor.

Hollins University is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and more than half of all students participate in intercollegiate sports including tennis, golf, and a championship riding team. Students can also take advantage of club sports, a rock wall, or the Hollins Outdoor Program. For outdoor enthusiasts, the campus is located ten minutes from the Appalachian trail and two hours from New River Gorge.

In 2006, Hollins University established an Environmental Advisory Board to promote sustainability. Hollins University president Nancy Gray is one of more than 260 college presidents who signed The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment to fight global warming. Other green projects include a community garden, recycling initiatives, and energy-saving measures in campus buildings.

QUICK FACTS:

The Wyndham Robertson Library was named Virginia's first National Literary Landmark.

More than 98% of Hollins University students receive some financial aid.

The student-to-faculty ratio is about 10 to 1, and 79% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

Of Hollins University's faculty, 99% hold the highest degree attainable in their respective fields.

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