The Joseph F. Decosimo Student Success Center is the Gary. W. Rollins College of Business’s central hub for student support. It is intentionally designed to guide business students from their first day on campus through graduation and beyond. The Decosimo Success Center brings together academic advising, career development and experiential learning in one place. Students can access the resources they need without bouncing across campus.
Every business major is paired with a dedicated academic advisor who takes the time to understand their goals, learning style and career interests. Advisors work closely with students to build thoughtful academic plans, choose the right classes, explore different business pathways and stay on track toward graduation, even helping them navigate challenges along the way.
The Decosimo Success Center also plays a major role in preparing students for the professional world. Career development specialists offer one-on-one coaching, résumé and cover-letter support, mock interviews, and ongoing career planning that starts during a student’s first semester. Students can participate in company visits, employer info sessions, and networking programs designed specifically for business majors. For those wanting real-world experience, the Center helps students secure internships and job-shadowing opportunities so they can apply classroom learning directly to real business problems.
The space itself is intentionally built to support both academic growth and career readiness. Students can access team study rooms for group projects, private interview rooms for virtual or in-person interviews, collaborative work areas, and a comfortable student lounge that becomes a home base between classes.
The Center also plays a key role in building community and fostering student engagement through signature programs, including:
- Coffee with the Clubs: All RCOB clubs and organizations come together to give students a chance to explore opportunities to get involved. Students enjoy free coffee and get a free RCOB-branded mug in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
- Rockin’ Rollins: This signature event unites students, faculty, staff and organizations for a high-energy celebration featuring free food, music, merch and community.
In addition to serving current students, the Decosimo Success Center is also deeply involved in welcoming future Mocs to the Rollins College of Business. The team provides guided tours of the College for visiting students and their families, creating an early point of engagement that helps them connect with the Rollins College of Business community before they ever enroll. The Center supports undergraduate recruitment efforts by helping them explore majors, understand academic expectations and discover the unique opportunities available within the College. This early connection allows students to begin building their UTC journey with confidence.
Altogether, the Decosimo Success Center offers a fully integrated support system, one that helps future business professionals discover their passions, build real-world confidence and step into the business world well-prepared for success.
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