Real-World Learning

Leadership experiences and Hands-on learning prepare you for success.

Hollins graduates win Pulitzers, they find cures for disease, and lead multinational companies. Our challenging academics, combined with one-of-a-kind leadership training and real-world learning experiences, foster the curious insight, resourcefulness, and confidence it takes to succeed. The Hollins experience provides you with a clear path for success during your time at Hollins and throughout your life.

Internships

At Hollins, our extensive internships in the arts, humanities, science and mathematics, and social sciences will help you get practical work experience and begin building your resume. As many as 75% of Hollins students complete internships every year, and for-credit opportunities are guaranteed for every qualified student.

Undergraduate Research

Hands-on research and discovery, as well as collaborating with professors and classmates, are integral to the learning experience at Hollins. Students gain undergraduate research skills in multiple ways at Hollins, including the Hollins Science Seminar, completing a thesis or final project in their senior year, the Honors Seminar program, and January term opportunities.

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Batten Leadership Institute

Hollins offers transformative leadership training and experiences that enable you to grow as an individual, ignite the strength within you, and acquire lifelong skills and perspectives that propel your success. Our distinctive Batten Leadership Institute provides specialized programs that build confidence, foster self-reliance, and maximize your impact in all types of situations – on campus and throughout life. Whether you wish to influence from the middle or lead the charge, you will be ready to seize life’s opportunities.

Study ABROAD

There’s more to college and life than the Hollins campus. We operate our own programs in Paris and London open to students from all colleges. We also partner with about 20 affiliated programs and the School for Field Studies. Study abroad expands your world view and understanding of other cultures. It also helps prepare you to adapt and thrive in our global society.

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Take a look at how our alumnae are going places and making an impact.

Employers Start Here

Hollins students make the best employees. Want to know how to hire an undergraduate for an internship or make a connection with the university for your organization? Find out more.