What Do Hollins Students Do For Fun?

Student Life > What Do Hollins Students Do For Fun?

Four Full Years

College life is more than the three R's. The fourth R — recreation — is a way to recharge, refresh, and renew through a host of out-of-class activities. Whether it's through partying, shopping, playing a sport, enjoying the outdoors, volunteering, or being active in a club, you'll find plenty of ways to re-create yourself at Hollins.

What do Hollins students do for fun?
Here are some ideas. We know you'll come up with more.

Around Campus

Listen to rising stars in the music world in the newly renovated student center, “The Rat”
Sit and socialize in the rockers on the porch of Main Building
Bond with your classmates at an ice cream social
Audition for a theatre production
Cheer on your classmates during a soccer game
Can you karaoke? Be bold during one of the BSA’s “melt the mic” nights
Attend the annual pancake study break (faculty and administrators do the flippin’)
Take a study break and attend Movie Night
Attend the fall or spring dance gathering
Go sledding on Tinker Beach
Get to know your profs at a “Teacher Tea”
Master the climbing wall
Check out the books by Hollins authors in the beautiful Hollins Room in the Robertson Library
Enjoy a day of fun and games at Mayfest
Drink in great poetry and prose during the annual Literary Festival

Day Trips

Take a day trip to D.C.
Visit friends at one of the 10 colleges and universities within driving distance of Hollins

Explore Roanoke (at 236,000 people, it's got a lot to offer)

Discover a skyline view of the city from the star on top of Mill Mountain
Socialize at Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea downtown on the Market or grab a mocha latte at Starbucks
Check out the Grandin Theatre’s independent film offerings
Rummage through the many thrift and antique stores in the Roanoke Valley
Enjoy a play at downtown’s Mill Mountain Theatre
Check out restaurants and night spots in downtown Roanoke
Visit Mill Mountain Zoo
Shop at Valley View Mall
Visit the historic farmers’ market in downtown Roanoke

Outdoors

Enjoy the beauty of nature at nearby Carvin’s Cove
Pack a picnic and explore the view from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
While you’re at it, hike part of the Appalachian Trail
Go downhill skiing, caving, rock climbing, and more with the Hollins Outdoor Program

Traditions

Plan your Tinker Day skit
Hike up Tinker Mountain
Entertain your family and friends during Family Weekend
Savor tea and cookies during the annual Holiday Tea
Have fun with friends at Fall Formal and Spring Cotillion
Earn your class ring during Ring Night
Take joy in the beauty of the White Gift Service
Paint “The Rock”

CONTACT
Patty O'Toole
Dean of Students
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA 24020
(540) 362-6588
deanofstudents@hollins.edu

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