Hollins University
About
Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, Virginia, Hollins University is a distinguished historically women's institution celebrated for its empowering student experience and legendary literary heritage. The university is nationally renowned for its premier creative writing and English departments—which have produced numerous Pulitzer Prize-winning authors—as well as strong programs in the natural sciences, business, and fine arts. Campus culture is deeply collaborative and rich with tradition, most notably Tinker Day, a surprise annual holiday where classes are canceled so students and faculty can climb nearby Tinker Mountain in costumes. What truly sets Hollins apart is its signature January Term (J-Term), which guarantees undergraduate students high-impact, global internship and study-abroad opportunities that pave the way for immediate career success.
Wikipedia:Hollins University is a private liberal arts university in Hollins, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1842 as Valley Union Seminary in the historical settlement of Botetourt Springs, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the US.
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Hollins University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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