Hollins University | All-Women University in Virginia
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Hollins University | All-Women University in Virginia
Day of Giving – April 23
Discover
What You’re Made Of
There’s so much more to you waiting to be uncovered. At Hollins, you’ll explore your potential and redefine what’s possible.
Apply today!
Guided by
Purpose and Possibility
Here, your education is guided by purpose and possibility. You’ll build lasting connections with faculty who champion your growth and explore bold experiences that stretch your thinking and fuel your ambition.
Explore Academics
Be Your
Best Competitor
A competitive spirit. The pursuit of excellence. Leadership. These are some of the cornerstones of the Hollins athletics program, an institution that has been empowering student-athletes for generations.
Become a Student Athlete
Programs to
Pursue Your Passion
Advance your career and your purpose through 12 coeducational graduate programs from a nationally recognized liberal arts university.
Explore Graduate Programs
Turn Ambition
Into Action
From J-Term adventures to study abroad, internships, and research, Hollins opens doors to experiences and lifelong connections that shape your future.
Go Beyond Hollins
Friendship
and Connection Flourish
Sitting at the foot of Tinker Mountain, our 475-acre campus blends scenic hills with architecture dating back to our founding in 1842. It’s also the heart of Tinker Day—one of Hollins’ most beloved traditions.
View Campus Life
See Yourself
At Hollins
Experience the beauty, energy, and spirit of our campus firsthand. From guided tours to overnight visits, you’ll discover a place where you truly belong.
Find Your Place at Hollins
Set The Course For Your Future
We are a community hungry to learn, determined to lead, ready to act, and welcoming to the challenges a Hollins education delivers. Now is your chance. Inspire your mind and engage your critical thinking in pathways of exploration that will take you places you never imagined.
Your People
Your Place
Your Life
Discover Your Academic Journey
This is where your future begins: discovering the majors, minors, and courses that ignite your purpose and feed your soul. Hollins offers a wide array of programs to choose from, each with their own unique blend of creative and critical thinking.
Explore our programs
Find the academic pathway that fuels your purpose.
Undergraduate
Hollins’ undergraduate program offers 29 unique majors and guidance so you can choose the right path for you.
Undergraduate Studies
Graduate
Our nationally ranked coeducational graduate school is designed to help you advance in your thinking, skills, and career.
Graduate Studies
Liberal Arts Education
Our classes are filled with discourse and discussion with professors who encourage you to share your thoughts and insights.
Liberal Arts Education
Pre-Professional Programs
Get a jumpstart on your career with hands-on training and experience in a professional setting.
Pre-Professional Programs
There is something extraordinary
about Hollins
At Hollins, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Our diverse community and vibrant all-women university life provides ample opportunities to expand your horizons and discover more about yourself.
All About Us
Hollins at a Glance
Our Programs
Learning Beyond Campus
Testimonials
Career and Life Design
Outcomes and Careers
Success after Hollins
Hollins prepares you for what’s next following your undergraduate experience. More than 9 in 10 graduates are employed, in graduate school, in military service, or in a volunteer organization within six months of graduating!
Explore Student Outcomes and Careers
The Hollins Community
Campus life at Hollins is like no other
Hollins provides a full student experience, both inside and outside the classroom. Steeped in traditions with a multitude of clubs, organizations, and programs to partake in, you’ll become part of a community that will help you grow in ways you’ve never imagined.
Explore life on campus
A College Education with No Direct Costs
The HOPE Scholarship
To the future leaders, the budding scientists, the talented artists, and the change makers across the nation — we see you,
and we know you’re the future
.
We created the HOPE Scholarship to cover tuition, on-campus housing and food, and required fees for eligible first-year students. If your family’s household income is approximately $65,000 or less* you may be selected to receive the HOPE Scholarship.
*Students who qualify for the Pell Grant
See if you're eligible
Student Success
To us, success means focusing on you and making sure your college experience is outstanding in every way. Discover how we do it.
Well-being
A healthy mind, body, and spirit are essential to remaining focused and moving actively toward your goals as a student. Explore our holistic approach to student well-being.
Belonging
Students from all backgrounds and ways of life are welcome here, in an atmosphere of belonging that are present and alive throughout your entire experience. Meet our community.
Our admission team is on your side
We invite you to become the person you were destined to be
at one of the best
private universities in VA. Speak with our admission counselors to discover how our programs can take you to your next level.
Start your journey
Let our campus inspire your future.
See yourself at Hollins
A tour of our campus provides the perfect opportunity to sit in on classes, meet one-on-one with professors, grab lunch in our dining hall, or connect with a coach.
$500+ visit grants available.
Schedule your Visit
Take a Virtual Tour!
Realize your full potential
Hollins is a women’s college that puts you at the helm of your destiny. Now it’s time to test your limits and see what you can do.
Discover what you’re made of »
Request Undergraduate Information
Request Graduate Program Information
Chloe Justice Samuel
Class of 2025
“Hollins is empowering. Small classes and engaged professors taught me to speak up.”
More from Chloe Justice Samuel ’25
News and events
Upcoming Events
Apr
23
Thursday, 04/23/2026 7:30 pm
Reading Series: T.J. Anderson III
Apr
26
Sunday, 04/26/2026 3 pm
Valley Chamber Orchestra Concert
Apr
29
Wednesday, 04/29/2026 7 pm
Faculty Recital: Morgan Short
May
07
Thursday, 05/07/2026 6:30 pm
Choir on the Quad
May
07
Thursday, 05/07/2026 7:30 pm
Farewell Reading – The Last Tango
Recent News
Hollins Model Arab League Delegates Earn Honors at National Conference
April 17, 2026
Hollins University students earned recognition at the invitation-only …
Hollins economics seniors present at Virginia Association of Economists con…
April 16, 2026
On April 9, a group of senior economics students participated in the…
Staff Spotlight: Gloria Bryant, assistant director of facilities
April 15, 2026
1. Having served as both Facilities Coordinator and now Assistant Dire…
Student Spotlight: Ny'Ree Holland '26
April 15, 2026
1. Where are you from, and what are you studying at Hollins?
I’m …
Hollins wins two awards at Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference …
April 14, 2026
Four Hollins University students were recognized for their o…
Hollins University Student Recognized on National Civic Honor Roll
April 14, 2026
Bagby Sparks ’26 Honored by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
O…
Two Hollins students recognized as State Council of Higher Education for Vi…
April 14, 2026
Two Hollins University students have been recognized by the State…
Hollins communication students present at Appalachian Studies Associati…
April 10, 2026
Three Hollins University communication studies students atte…
Hollins Alumna's Gifts Expand Global Learning, Public Health Programs
April 7, 2026
Hollins University received two transformational gifts from alumna Jan…
Sabrina Rose-Smith '00 to Serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker
March 20, 2026
Hollins alumna, trustee, and nationally recognized attorney Sabrina Ro…
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready for your next step toward joining the Hollins community, start by completing our free application. It only takes a few minutes, and you can save your progress anytime.
Once you submit, an admission counselor will review your materials and connect with you quickly about next steps.
Apply Now
Request Info
Day of Giving – April 23
Discover
What You’re Made Of
There’s so much more to you waiting to be uncovered. At Hollins, you’ll explore your potential and redefine what’s possible.
Apply today!
Guided by
Purpose and Possibility
Here, your education is guided by purpose and possibility. You’ll build lasting connections with faculty who champion your growth and explore bold experiences that stretch your thinking and fuel your ambition.
Explore Academics
Be Your
Best Competitor
A competitive spirit. The pursuit of excellence. Leadership. These are some of the cornerstones of the Hollins athletics program, an institution that has been empowering student-athletes for generations.
Become a Student Athlete
Programs to
Pursue Your Passion
Advance your career and your purpose through 12 coeducational graduate programs from a nationally recognized liberal arts university.
Explore Graduate Programs
Turn Ambition
Into Action
From J-Term adventures to study abroad, internships, and research, Hollins opens doors to experiences and lifelong connections that shape your future.
Go Beyond Hollins
Friendship
and Connection Flourish
Sitting at the foot of Tinker Mountain, our 475-acre campus blends scenic hills with architecture dating back to our founding in 1842. It’s also the heart of Tinker Day—one of Hollins’ most beloved traditions.
View Campus Life
See Yourself
At Hollins
Experience the beauty, energy, and spirit of our campus firsthand. From guided tours to overnight visits, you’ll discover a place where you truly belong.
Find Your Place at Hollins
Set The Course For Your Future
We are a community hungry to learn, determined to lead, ready to act, and welcoming to the challenges a Hollins education delivers. Now is your chance. Inspire your mind and engage your critical thinking in pathways of exploration that will take you places you never imagined.
Your People
Your Place
Your Life
Discover Your Academic Journey
This is where your future begins: discovering the majors, minors, and courses that ignite your purpose and feed your soul. Hollins offers a wide array of programs to choose from, each with their own unique blend of creative and critical thinking.
Explore our programs
Find the academic pathway that fuels your purpose.
Undergraduate
Hollins’ undergraduate program offers 29 unique majors and guidance so you can choose the right path for you.
Undergraduate Studies
Graduate
Our nationally ranked coeducational graduate school is designed to help you advance in your thinking, skills, and career.
Graduate Studies
Liberal Arts Education
Our classes are filled with discourse and discussion with professors who encourage you to share your thoughts and insights.
Liberal Arts Education
Pre-Professional Programs
Get a jumpstart on your career with hands-on training and experience in a professional setting.
Pre-Professional Programs
There is something extraordinary
about Hollins
At Hollins, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Our diverse community and vibrant all-women university life provides ample opportunities to expand your horizons and discover more about yourself.
All About Us
Hollins at a Glance
Our Programs
Learning Beyond Campus
Testimonials
Career and Life Design
Outcomes and Careers
Success after Hollins
Hollins prepares you for what’s next following your undergraduate experience. More than 9 in 10 graduates are employed, in graduate school, in military service, or in a volunteer organization within six months of graduating!
Explore Student Outcomes and Careers
The Hollins Community
Campus life at Hollins is like no other
Hollins provides a full student experience, both inside and outside the classroom. Steeped in traditions with a multitude of clubs, organizations, and programs to partake in, you’ll become part of a community that will help you grow in ways you’ve never imagined.
Explore life on campus
A College Education with No Direct Costs
The HOPE Scholarship
To the future leaders, the budding scientists, the talented artists, and the change makers across the nation — we see you,
and we know you’re the future
.
We created the HOPE Scholarship to cover tuition, on-campus housing and food, and required fees for eligible first-year students. If your family’s household income is approximately $65,000 or less* you may be selected to receive the HOPE Scholarship.
*Students who qualify for the Pell Grant
See if you're eligible
Student Success
To us, success means focusing on you and making sure your college experience is outstanding in every way. Discover how we do it.
Well-being
A healthy mind, body, and spirit are essential to remaining focused and moving actively toward your goals as a student. Explore our holistic approach to student well-being.
Belonging
Students from all backgrounds and ways of life are welcome here, in an atmosphere of belonging that are present and alive throughout your entire experience. Meet our community.
Our admission team is on your side
We invite you to become the person you were destined to be
at one of the best
private universities in VA. Speak with our admission counselors to discover how our programs can take you to your next level.
Start your journey
Let our campus inspire your future.
See yourself at Hollins
A tour of our campus provides the perfect opportunity to sit in on classes, meet one-on-one with professors, grab lunch in our dining hall, or connect with a coach.
$500+ visit grants available.
Schedule your Visit
Take a Virtual Tour!
Realize your full potential
Hollins is a women’s college that puts you at the helm of your destiny. Now it’s time to test your limits and see what you can do.
Discover what you’re made of »
Request Undergraduate Information
Request Graduate Program Information
Chloe Justice Samuel
Class of 2025
“Hollins is empowering. Small classes and engaged professors taught me to speak up.”
More from Chloe Justice Samuel ’25
News and events
Upcoming Events
Apr
23
Thursday, 04/23/2026 7:30 pm
Reading Series: T.J. Anderson III
Apr
26
Sunday, 04/26/2026 3 pm
Valley Chamber Orchestra Concert
Apr
29
Wednesday, 04/29/2026 7 pm
Faculty Recital: Morgan Short
May
07
Thursday, 05/07/2026 6:30 pm
Choir on the Quad
May
07
Thursday, 05/07/2026 7:30 pm
Farewell Reading – The Last Tango
Recent News
Hollins Model Arab League Delegates Earn Honors at National Conference
April 17, 2026
Hollins University students earned recognition at the invitation-only …
Hollins economics seniors present at Virginia Association of Economists con…
April 16, 2026
On April 9, a group of senior economics students participated in the…
Staff Spotlight: Gloria Bryant, assistant director of facilities
April 15, 2026
1. Having served as both Facilities Coordinator and now Assistant Dire…
Student Spotlight: Ny'Ree Holland '26
April 15, 2026
1. Where are you from, and what are you studying at Hollins?
I’m …
Hollins wins two awards at Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference …
April 14, 2026
Four Hollins University students were recognized for their o…
Hollins University Student Recognized on National Civic Honor Roll
April 14, 2026
Bagby Sparks ’26 Honored by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
O…
Two Hollins students recognized as State Council of Higher Education for Vi…
April 14, 2026
Two Hollins University students have been recognized by the State…
Hollins communication students present at Appalachian Studies Associati…
April 10, 2026
Three Hollins University communication studies students atte…
Hollins Alumna's Gifts Expand Global Learning, Public Health Programs
April 7, 2026
Hollins University received two transformational gifts from alumna Jan…
Sabrina Rose-Smith '00 to Serve as 2026 Commencement Speaker
March 20, 2026
Hollins alumna, trustee, and nationally recognized attorney Sabrina Ro…
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready for your next step toward joining the Hollins community, start by completing our free application. It only takes a few minutes, and you can save your progress anytime.
Once you submit, an admission counselor will review your materials and connect with you quickly about next steps.
Apply Now
Request Info