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Early Decision

Applying Early Decision to Rollins comes with multiple advantages.

If Rollins is your top choice, you should consider applying Early Decision. Why? For starters, it’ll erase the stress of your college search process so you can enjoy your senior year of high school to the fullest. Applying Early Decision also comes with a host of benefits that range from priority consideration for admission, scholarships, and housing to exclusive opportunities, experiences, and Rollins gear.

Early Decision is binding, which means that if you’re admitted under Early Decision you’re expected to withdraw all other college applications and enroll at Rollins.

Learn more about the benefits of applying Early Decision below. Already know Early Decision is right for you? Start your application now.

Benefits of Applying Early Decision

Explore the many perks of applying Early Decision to Rollins.

  • A high school student poses for a picture in a Rollins College hoodie.

    Get your admission decision early and de-stress your senior year.

    Receive your admission decision as soon as October, so you can enjoy your last few months of high school stress-free.

  • A high school student holds up his letter of acceptance to Rollins.

    Enjoy priority scholarship consideration and notification.

    As an Early Decision applicant, you’ll be the first to be considered for Rollins scholarships and grants. If you apply by the EDI deadline on Nov. 15, you’ll be considered for the full range of available scholarships.

  • A first-year Rollins College student decorates her room.

    Get the room you want in your first-year residence hall.

    If you apply Early Decision and submit the housing application by the Early Decision deadline, you’ll be guaranteed to receive your first or second room type preference in your first-year residence hall.

  • A Rollins professor works with a first-year student to register for classes.

    Receive your first-semester course registration first.

    At Rollins, faculty manage your first-semester course registration, and as an Early Decision student, you’ll be registered before other incoming students.

  • A Rollins professor teaches a first-year class.

    Get one of your top three picks for your first-year seminar course.

    You’re guaranteed to get one of your three preferred Rollins College Conference (RCC) classes—the seminar-style course you take your first semester.

  • A father helps his daughter move into her college dorm room.

    Skip the lines and move in early.

    Receive an early time slot on Move-in Day, letting you settle into your new home before any other first-year students.

  • Five first-year students pose for a picture.

    Attend an exclusive event during orientation.

    You’ll get an extra opportunity to meet new friends during an event at orientation that’s reserved just for Early Decision students.

  • Two students pose for a photo during Acts of Kindness Day.

    Score a special bag of Rollins swag.

    A collection of Rollins gear will be waiting for you on campus on Move-in Day so you can start your Rollins journey in style.

Early Rewards

We’re making it easier and more rewarding than ever for every student to apply to Rollins, but Early Decision applicants enjoy the biggest benefits.

No app fee
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Automatic consideration for scholarships + aid
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Priority scholarship consideration
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Barbara Alfond Central Florida Award consideration
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Room preference in first-year res hall
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Top 3 choice for first-year seminar course
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First semester registration priority
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Early timeslot for move-in day
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Exclusive orientation event
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Special Rollins gear
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Deadlines for Early Decision

When you apply Early Decision, you can receive your admission decision as early as mid-October—well before other applicants—so you can stop stressing about your college decision and start enjoying your last year of high school.

Early Decision Round 1
Apply By
November 15
Notified By
Mid-October–December 15
Deposit Due
January 15
Early Decision Round 2
Apply By
January 5
Notified By
February 1
Deposit Due
March 1

How to Apply Early Decision

Applying for an early decision admittance from Rollins is simple: Just indicate your preference for Early Decision on your application and make sure you submit all admission materials before the indicated deadline. Start your application today!

  • I'm a first-time college student

    Select this option if you’re a U.S. high school student or graduate who has never enrolled in college, or you are taking dual-enrollment classes through a college.

  • I'm an international student

    Select this option if you’re a first-time college student whose citizenship is outside of the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve been doing this a long time (more than 100 years, in fact), and even though everyone’s situation is different, we’ve managed to successfully navigate pretty much every admission issue you can think of. From the benefits of Early Decision to a checklist of what you need to apply, these are your top questions, answered.

Things To Know For Early Decision Applicants

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