17 Questions to Ask (and Get Answered) Before Returning to College

If you’re asking yourself if you should go back to school, how does making $1.2 million in additional earnings over your lifetime sound? That’s how much more on average college graduates make than their peers who have a high school diploma. We sat down with some of our current students to learn more about why they returned to college and their motivation to finish their degree.

There’s a lot to consider when deciding to return to school to finish a bachelor’s degree. Among the first things to consider? Knowing when is the right time to go back to school. We asked Rollins Professional Advancement students the question, “How did you know the time was right?” to learn more about what inspired their return to college and their motivation for growing in their careers.

Going back to school can be scary, but don’t fret: At Rollins, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’re here to help you face your fears and provide the information and guidance you need to advance your career. Don't just take our word for it, though. Find out how some of our current students are creating their own path to graduation.

Finishing your degree is one of your life’s best investments. If you’re wondering if you can afford to go back to school, our students recently sat down to share how Rollins’ array of scholarships and financial aid helped them afford the No. 1 regional university in the South.

Find out why Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs are the perfect place to finish your degree and unlock your professional potential—directly from students who made the return to college.

What makes Rollins different from other colleges? From our personalized learning environment to our commitment to financial aid, find out what makes Rollins unique.

Is college worth it? The short answer: Yes. But don’t stop there. Get answers and perspectives from our students on the return on investment that they’re receiving from their education.

When you finish your bachelor’s degree at Rollins, you’ll develop the expertise, experience, and connections you need to succeed. Hear why our students decided to finish stronger at Rollins.

Small class sizes create big results at Rollins. Our discussion-based classes average just 14 students. So you get more personalized attention to help you master the material. See how our small class sizes have helped our students.

Figuring out how you can balance school and work is essential for busy students. We designed Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs specifically for working adults and transfer students with busy lives. Consider these tips from adult learners in the program on balancing work and college.

You’ve worked hard to earn your credits, and we want to put them to work for you. See how students in our Professional Advancement program were able to get back on track with our seamless transfer process.

From work to family, you have a lot going on. See how our students leverage our convenient evening class times and hybrid format to make finishing their degree work for their schedule.

At Rollins, you’ll learn from the very best. In fact, our faculty frequently rank among the South’s top professors for their commitment to teaching undergraduates. See what our students have to say about their professors and how they helped guide their Rollins experience.

What makes Rollins professors unique? With an average class size of just 14 students, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you. See how Rollins' personalized learning environment helps our students master the material and develop the knowledge and skills to advance their careers.

At Rollins, there are no overflowing auditoriums, boring lectures, or uninspired professors. Your professors will know your name, your interests, and your goals. Watch to see how our students feel about the program’s small class size, dedicated faculty, and inclusive campus community.

Finishing your degree at Rollins can help you grow inside and outside the classroom. Hear from our students about how their time at Rollins helped them unlock their potential—personally and professionally.

Rollins is an educational journey that’s as unique as you are—so we asked our students how making the return to college at Rollins changed them.