Beyond Hollins

It’s not just what you learn. It’s how you apply it.

Hollins hosts programs throughout the year to help you gain hands-on experience, build your leadership skills, and apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios that challenge your limits so you graduate ready for whatever comes next.

Learning outside the classroom

Get started right away

The Rutherfoord Center for Experiential Learning offers programs for all students, starting year one, to expand their horizons, explore the world, and collaborate on research projects they’re passionate about. See what it has in store for you.

Explore Rutherfoord Center

Make life-long connections

Our Alumnae/i Network

Tap into Hollins’ built-in network of alumnae/i, faculty, and peers—people you’ll meet throughout your college career who can support your goals and help you get to where you want to be.

Join the Career Advising Network (CAN)

Gain experience doing what you love

Studying is one thing. Doing is another. That’s why we offer multiple programs that allow students to test their skills and find out what works from them, starting from their first year on. So you can pursue your interests or discover a completely new passion.

Turn ambition into action

Internship Pathways

Hollins offers a versatile range of internship pathways, including faculty-led first-year placements, exclusive alumnae-sponsored “Signature” opportunities, and flexible remote micro-internships. Explore these diverse options to gain real-world experience, build your professional network, and earn academic credit during any term.

Discover our Internship program

See the World. Change your Life.

Study Abroad and Away

Choose from 30+ destinations and immerse yourself in the culture, community, and daily life of places you’ve always dreamed of—like Africa, Asia, Ecuador, the EU, France, Japan, Kenya, South America, and beyond.

See our study abroad and away program

Transform your interests into impactful research

Research Opportunities

Hollins’ students have four ways in which they can access research opportunities—Hollins Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows program (SURF), independent research with faculty during the regular school year, directed research with The School for Field Studies, or external research opportunities which faculty and Hollins’ Career and Life Design can assist students in locating and applying.

Explore our Research Opportunities

Lead effectively in complex situations

Batten Leadership Institute

Develop the skills that set great leaders apart—like negotiation, active listening, strategic decision-making, and leading teams with confidence. Through hands-on training and real-world challenges, you’ll be ready to lead with purpose.

Learn about our leadership program

Gain a competitive edge in the job market

Grad School Assistance

Hollins graduates have a competitive edge in the job market and in graduate/professional school admission. For the past five years, 70% of Hollins graduates surveyed are employed and 27% are attending graduate school.

Take the next step to grad school

Power of connections

Career and Life Design

We believe in the power of connections for our students as they seek to launch a career. Career and Life Design at Hollins can coach you to build relationships with Hollins alumnae/i, employers, and professionals in your field of interests so that you can reap the benefits.

Meet our Career and Life Design