With the addition of the East End Neighborhood, Rollins has expanded its on-campus living space and relocated several key campus resources to the new neighborhood.
The 133,000-square-foot neighborhood houses more than 250 students across three residential buildings, two of which are named in honor of President Emeritus Grant Cornwell. Designed for second-, third-, and fourth-year students, East End offers a variety of room layouts including single, double, and triple options configured as suites, studios, or apartments.
In addition to the bedrooms, all rooms include private or semi-private bathrooms. Students living in a single room have their own bathroom, while students in double or triple rooms share one bathroom. Studios feature a kitchenette, while apartments include a kitchenette and a furnished living room. The kitchenettes are equipped with a microwave, sink, cabinets, and a 10-cubic-foot refrigerator.
With the addition of East End, more underclassmen have an opportunity to experience apartment-style living and have their own space. Before East End, students interested in apartment-style housing often had to know an upperclassman living in Lakeside or compete for limited options during the housing selection process.
“I really enjoy living in East End and having my own room in an apartment,” said Julianne Armstrong (‘29). “It’s cool to get to be one of the first ones to live in a brand-new building.”
Campus Safety, previously located behind the Rollins bookstore, has moved into the East End North building. The North building also features a fully equipped tech classroom, a communal kitchen in the Peg Cornwell Commons, student lounges, and everyone’s favorite, ‘Tarpotle’. Outdoor amenities include a basketball half-court and tennis and pickleball courts.
In addition to new housing options, East End also offers students free equipment rentals for recreational activities through a RecRe locker located outside of the courts. Students can borrow basketballs, tennis rackets, frisbees, and pickleball paddles on demand by scanning the QR code with their phone, selecting their gear, and returning it when finished.
“I think the new East End is very well planned and put together, especially with the courtyard and recreation areas. It will be nice to have more space to interact with other students and have a central area where people can hang out and connect,” said Packy Mokris (‘29). “It feels like campus is complete again after being under construction for so long.”
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