Family Weekend 2025 Schedule - be sure to check back periodically for event and program updates

10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In/Registration/Information Center.
Be sure to visit us in the Archibald Granville Bush Science Center Auditorium lobby to pick up your name badge and welcome packet.
Location: Bush Auditorium lobby, Bush Science Center

To honor beloved alumnus, Fred Rogers '51 '74H, and the milestone of his 50 years on television, take part in our Mister Rogers Walking Tour during Family Weekend. You’ll see many special tributes, including experiencing the stunning 7- foot tall permanent sculpture, A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor created by British artist Paul Day. Walking tour maps are included in your welcome bag, and in Guidebook. To enhance your tour experience, download the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Walking Audio Tour.

11 – 12 p.m.
Whether you are a long-time art enthusiast or it’s your first time visiting the RMA, you’ll enjoy exploring the fall season exhibits. The Rollins Museum of Art is the only teaching museum in the greater Orlando area, and as part of the staff-led tour, you’ll explore a selection of recent acquisitions and works from the museum’s current exhibitions.
Location: Rollins Museum of Art

12 – 2 p.m.
Rollins students first took to the water in 1940, with the College officially forming a water ski team in 1948. Since then, the Tars have become a powerhouse in collegiate water skiing, consistently ranking among the top teams at national championship competitions. Join us for a special exhibition showcasing the talent, tradition, and teamwork of this storied program.
Location: Behind the Alfond Pool, beach area, in front of ski jump

1 – 1:50 p.m.
Come relax and laugh during this Friday afternoon Rollins Improv Players (RIP) show. Celebrating its 21st year, RIP is a theatrical improvisation student troupe performing a variety of long form and short form shows. RIP creates improvisational theatre that expresses challenging and provocative subject matter and represents the dramatic and comedic aspects of student life and beyond!
Location: Bush Auditorium, Bush Science Center

Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
2 – 3 p.m.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Annie Russell Theatre and the Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre. From the 93-year-old “Annie” to the new Tiedtke Centre, we’ll explore our busting classroom and production spaces, currently preparing for Let the People Sing and Expressions. Plus, we’ll share more about our happy haunts!
Location: Meet on the front steps of the Annie Russell Theatre

2 – 2:45 p.m.
Stop in an info session and meet staff from Crummer Graduate School of Business, and the Hamilton Holt School who’ll update you on Rollins top-ranked graduate and 3/2 programs offered at the College and offer tips for guiding career and graduate school and share a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating grad programs.
Location: Bush Auditorium, Bush Science Center

2:30 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Muslim Student Association and attend Jumu'ah Prayers.
Location: Knowles Memorial Chapel, Room 102

3 – 4 p.m.
Rollins has made a commitment to developing a robust career and life planning program. The Center for Career & Life Planning is leading this initiative alongside campus partners to expand current services and programs that will integrate career planning resources into students’ overall Rollins Gateway experience. Our goals are to help students explore and clarify potential career pathways through experiential opportunities and to increase the professional marketability of our students. We hope you consider joining us for an interactive afternoon to learn more!
Location: Galloway Room (Room 300), Kathleen W. Rollins Hall

4 – 6 p.m.
Culture Fest is a vibrant celebration of the traditions and global perspectives that make up the Rollins community. Hosted by student organizations, the event features cultural performances, music, food, and more. Join students for a lively afternoon where students, families, staff and faculty come together to experience and honor the richness of our campus community.
Location: Mills Lawn

5 – 6 p.m.
Join us for complimentary light bites and a warm welcome from President Brooke Barnett, Rollins’ 16th president, along with members of the Parent & Family Council. This special reception offers a chance for parents and family members to connect and get to know one another.
Location: Rice Family Pavilion

6:30 p.m.
Rollins Hillel invites all for a Shabbat dinner with student-led traditional blessings and songs. Dinner is a $18 per person donation (children and Rollins students free of charge) and is open to everyone. Payment follow-up to be sent via email to those who register.
Location: Faculty Club

7 p.m.
Help give our Women's Volleyball team a home court advantage against conference rival Florida Southern.
Location: Alfond Sports Center

Late Check In/Packet Pick-up
9 – noon
Location: Tars Plaza |Map It

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy a fantastic brunch on your own with all the Rollins favorites and more at a special Family Weekend price of $12.75 per person. Rollins students use their regular dining swipes with their R-Card.
Location: The Marketplace, Cornell Campus Center

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. *meet up is 8:45 a.m.
Join the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement (CLCE) and Join Us in Making Progress (JUMP) to spend part of your morning volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers will assist helping to build and construct a home for a local family. Specific volunteer tasks will vary depending on the needs of the jobsite. More information will follow along with a separate registration link.
Location: TBA

9:15 – 10 a.m.
Greet the sun and the arrival of the weekend. During this outdoor yoga session, become aware of the rhythms of nature while balancing movement to strengthen, stretch, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Feel free to bring your own favorite yoga mat or towel. Rollins mats will also be available.
Location: Lakeside Neighborhood, Lawn

10 a.m.
Have fun watching Women's Lacrosse during this competitive intra-squad scrimmage that will showcase the talents and skills of the team!
Location: Barker Family Stadium and Cahall-Sandspur Field

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for tours of two of Rollins' most unique learning spaces: the Rollins Greenhouse and the Pollinator Garden & Urban Farm. The morning’s experience begins in Kathleen W. Rollins Hall (KWR) on the gathering steps with staff and student led overview of how these areas are—quite literally—buzzing with activity to support sustainability, research, and hands-on learning across disciplines.

From KWR, you'll embark on tours of the Greenhouse atop the Bush Science Center, the Pollinator Garden, and Urban Farm. The Greenhouse is home to more than 800 plant species from around the world. You'll walk through three distinct climate zones and learn how this incredible collection enhances classroom experiences across campus.

As a certified member of the Bee Campus USA program—which recognizes and promotes pollinator conservation on college campuses—Rollins is committed to supporting pollinator health, sustainable farming, and biodiversity. During your tour, you'll explore how students, staff, and faculty work together to advance these efforts. Whether you're a nature lover, eco enthusiast, budding botanist, or simply curious, both spaces are must-see parts of campus.
Location: Meet in Kathleen W. Rollins Hall first floor Gathering Steps (enter at the back of the building)

1-3 p.m.
Come out and see the Men's Lacrosse team play against the alumni of the program. This annual scrimmage promises to showcase the talents of past and current players!
Location: Cahall-Sandspur Field Field/Barker Family Stadium

1 – 2 p.m.
You'll go "behind the scenes" with Rollins faculty on how AI works, how faculty are embracing it, and how higher education institutions are thinking about teaching and learning in a new era.
Location: Galloway Room (Room 300), Kathleen W. Rollins Hall  

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Join Drs. Connie Briscoe, Executive Director of Campus Health and Wellness, and Penelope Strater, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Student Outreach & Resource Center, for a talk on "The Next Chapter: How Families Can Foster Student Success and Life Skills"

For those who joined or "From Setbacks to Success," during orientation, this is the next step in learning how to support your student through their college years. If this is your first session with us, you’ll find a wealth of practical insights as well. We’ll review student feedback from recent surveys to understand their vision of success and the life skills they consider essential. Join us for tips and suggestions on how to support your student as they navigate college life academically, socially, and emotionally.
Location: Galloway Room (Room 300), Kathleen W. Rollins Hall

4 p.m.
This conference game is the Volleyball team's annual Parents and Family Day! Come out and cheer on our women's team!
Location: Alfond Sports Center

4 – 6:30 p.m.
Fraternity & Sorority Life invites families and students to engage in some friendly competition at the third annual Family Weekend Corn Hole Tournament! Families and students are encouraged to sign up as teams of 2-3 to participate. There will be a prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Cash bar for beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available. Teams will be asked to register in advance.
Location: Lakeside Lawn

4-5:30 p.m. Pre-activation events in RMA and Archives
6 – 8 p.m. Mills Lawn Short film and artist interpretations. (Bush rain back up)
The acclaimed Compagnia de’ Colombari, director Karin Coonrod conceived of Whitman on Walls: a hybrid project juxtaposing film and live performance in response to Walt Whitman’s radical “Song of Myself.” This ambitious project has travelled all over the country and world.|
Location: Mills Lawn, Olin library and other locations

10 a.m.
Rollins families are welcome to take part in a joyous Founders' Day worship service celebrating the establishment of Rollins College and our historical roots in the Congregational Church. The Rollins Department of Music provides magnificent arrangements as part of this annual celebration.
Location: Knowles Memorial Chapel