Frequently Asked Questions - Early Decision

If you know that Rollins is your top choice, Early Decision is a great option for taking advantage of key benefits related to your education. Here’s how it works. You submit your application by the November 15 deadline (or January 6 for Round II) and indicate that you’d like to be considered for Early Decision I on your application. If you’re accepted, we’ll notify you by mid-December.

Early Decision is binding, meaning you’ll be expected to withdraw all other college applications and enroll at Rollins upon approval.

You'll hear back from us about your admission decision by mid-December, which means you can kick back and relax the rest of your senior year. There are also some added benefits for when you enroll at Rollins in the fall:

• Priority consideration for admission and academic scholarships
• Early financial aid award for financial aid applicants
• Top three choice honored for First-Year Seminar course
• First-semester course registration completed by faculty before Regular Decision students

Almost all first-year students receive ample aid, but if for some reason you need to withdraw your commitment due to financial reasons, please contact our Dean of Admission to talk through your options.

Yes! All applicants are automatically considered for our full-range of merit scholarships. To be considered for our highly prestigious Alfond Scholarship (which covers full tuition, room and board), you must apply either Early Decision I or Early Action by November 15.

Early Action is our non-binding option. You’ll need to apply by November 15 and Rollins must be in receipt of all your application materials no later than November 29. If you hold up your end, you’ll hear back from us with your admission decision by mid-January, but you won’t need to make your final college decision until May 1.