At Rhodes College, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives transfer students bring to our community. Whether you're seeking smaller class sizes, a strong sense of community, or opportunities for academic and personal growth, Rhodes is here to help you thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Memphis, TN, our college offers a challenging liberal arts education, extensive internship and research opportunities, and a supportive campus environment tailored to your success. Explore how Rhodes can be the perfect place to continue your educational journey and make an impact.
Rhodes welcomes transfer students in both fall and spring semesters. Transfer students are set up for success at Rhodes College with direct support from the Office of the Registrar to determine exactly how your previous coursework will transfer to Rhodes and a peer mentorship program to help you get involved in our vibrant campus community. Talk to your Transfer Admission Counselor about how you can become part of the Rhodes family.
Please see the full checklist of required materials. Please note that there is a faster “reapply” form if you previously applied to Rhodes.
Yes! You may choose to include your SAT or ACT score, which can be self-reported, or you may choose to apply without providing a standardized test score. You’ll make this designation on your application. Test scores are not required to be considered for admission or merit scholarships.
For students interested in transferring in for the fall semester, applications are due March 1 and you should receive your decision on or about May 1.
For students interested in transferring in for the spring semester, applications are due November 1 and you should receive your decision on or about December 1.
We understand that students may have issues getting all required materials submitted by their due date. As long as an application is submitted by the due date, we are able to allow for a short (1-2 week) grace period while students continue to gather the required documentation.
Students who have taken more than two courses during any one term or semester at another college or university must apply to Rhodes as a transfer student and have their previous college grades and courses evaluated as part of the admission process.
Transfer students are automatically reviewed for the same merit-based scholarships as first-year students. (Please see more information about Rhodes merit-based scholarships.) Transfer students are not eligible for the Bonner Scholarship, Clarence Day Scholarship, Jack H. Taylor Scholarship, Art and Music Scholarship, or Jewish Community Fellowship.
Transfer students are also eligible for institutional and federal need-based financial aid. All prospective students who want consideration for federal, state, and institutional assistance must complete the FAFSA to receive federal and/or state aid. Failure to complete the FAFSA will result in the reduction or elimination of awarded federal aid. The Title IV Code for Rhodes to receive FAFSA results is 003519.
All prospective students who want consideration for institutional financial assistance must complete the CSS PROFILE to receive institutional grant funding. Failure to complete this application may result in the reduction or elimination of awarded institutional aid. The code for Rhodes to receive the CSS PROFILE results is 1730.
International students are also eligible for merit-based scholarships. Rhodes will also provide some institutional aid to help international students meet their financial needs. However, please be aware that our international admissions process is “need-aware” and international students must submit a financial supplement as part of their application. More information on applying as an international student.
As part of our transfer admission process, we ask that all students submit course syllabi for all the college courses they have completed (or are currently enrolled in). Your transcript and syllabi will be shared with the Registrar’s office, who will then speak with students to go over their classes, outline which courses might transfer to Rhodes, and explain any additional information we need. Questions about specific courses may be referred to a faculty member. Admitted students will be offered a letter outlining which courses will be accepted by Rhodes and which ones may need further review.
A maximum of 64 credits or 50 percent of the total credits required to earn a degree can be transferred to Rhodes. Our full transfer credit policy gives a more detailed breakdown of potential limits on transfer credits.
Rhodes reviews all dual enrollment/AP/IB/AICE credit based on our own policies. As such, it is possible that credit awarded for such courses at your previous institution(s) might not be counted by Rhodes. Please see our full transfer credit policy.
When submitting your transfer application, you will have the option to indicate that you are a student-athlete as part of the process. We would also recommend contacting our coaches to discuss the possibility of playing for the team you are interested in joining.
More information about Rhodes athletics and contact information for our coaches can be found on our athletics website. For questions about applying as a transfer student-athlete, please contact Matt Lamb at lambm@rhodes.edu.
Yes, transfer students are eligible to live on campus. Rhodes requires that all students live on campus through their junior year.
At Rhodes, you are considered a transfer student if you’ve taken more than two courses in a single term at another accredited college.
Fall Transfer application deadline: March 1 (Notified by May 1)
Spring Transfer application deadline: November 1 (Notified by December 1)
If you have additional questions about the transfer application process, please contact Alex Mise, Associate Director of Admission.
