Alumnae Admission Volunteering

Alumnae Admission volunteers strive to assure the character, quality, and diversity of the student body by encouraging bright, talented students to apply for  admission and attend Hollins. By sharing their own experiences, alumnae volunteers help students get to know Hollins a little better.

 

• Fill out the form to volunteer for Admission
• Find the Admission Counselor in your area  
• Admission home page

 

A volunteer may choose to become involved with one or more of the following activities:

• Alumnae Referrals
• Bringing Prospective Students to Campus
• Calling/Writing/E-mailing
• Alumnae Interviews
• Colllege Fairs
• High School Visits
• Host a Prospect Party

 

Alumnae Referral Scholarships

Alumnae are by far Hollins' most persuasive and effective recruiters. The Alumnae Association encourages alumnae referrals by offering the Alumnae Recognition Scholarship.  This $500 tuition grant is available to every full-time undergraduate student who applies, is accepted, and enrolls at Hollins, and whose first contact with the Admission Office is through a Hollins alumna.

Think about all the young women you know who would benefit from a Hollins education- daughters, granddaughters, babysitters, neighbors, and family friends!  Year after year students tell us they first heard of Hollins through an alumna.

• Referral Form

 

Bringing Prospective Students to Campus

The Admission office hosts several Open Houses each year for prospective students and their families. We also welcome students to call for customized visits during the week and on Saturday mornings. 

Our summer programs are another way to give girls a taste of Hollins life.

• Open Houses and Visit Dates
• Summer Programs

 

Calling/Writing/E-mailing

Contacting students at important times during the admission process is vital to our success.  Consider volunteering to talk with prospective students about applying to Hollins, congratulating them on their acceptance, or encouraging them to enroll.  You can request more information on being an alumnae admission representative here.

 

Alumnae Interviews

Students in your area who have not been able to visit campus may be interested in an information session with an alumna. These are informal meetings with students to answer their questions, tell them about Hollins, and learn about their interests. Sessions typically last about an hour.  To volunteer, click here.

 

College Fairs

College Fairs are opportunities for us to share information with prospective students and their families. Fairs normally occur in the fall and spring, usually in the evenings during the week or on Sunday afternoons. College fairs typically last for two hours.  Volunteer to attend a college fair in your area by clicking here.

 

High School Visits

Alumnae are encouraged to visit schools in your area to talk with college counselors and/or students about the benefits of a Hollins education. Visits typically last about 30 minutes.  For more information, complete the alumnae admission representative form.

 

Hosting a Prospect Party

Prospective students and their parents often benefit from gatherings with alumnae and current students during the admission process.  Events to encourage enrollment are often held in March or April, while "send-off" parties are typically held in mid- to late-August as the students and parents prepare for their first year. Gatherings might be as informal as backyard barbecues, simple desserts and coffee, or dinner at local restaurant. To request more information about hosting a prospect party in your town, click here.

 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Admission Office at (800) 456-9595 or huadm@hollins.edu.