Welcome Week Schedule

Welcome to the Class of 2028! 

Welcome home, Lynx! We are excited that you are joining our community and are eager to start the 2024-2025 academic year! Here, you'll find important information to help you prepare for move-in day.

Here's a helpful Resident Move-In Map, and some FAQs for Move-In Day.

New International Students Move-In: August 19, 2024

International students arriving for their first year at Rhodes College will move in on August 19, 2024. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our international community and will provide additional information tailored to your needs, including orientation schedules and support services. Please check your email and the international students' webpage for further details.

Incoming Students Move-In: August 21, 2024

Move-in day for incoming students is an exciting time as you begin your journey at Rhodes College. Specific details regarding move-in logistics, including parking and unloading instructions, will be provided via email closer to the date. Please keep an eye on your Rhodes email and the Rhodes College website for updates.

Welcome Week is a campus-wide celebration to help all Lynx feel at home at Rhodes College! Below you’ll find the schedule for the week. 

7:30 AM to 9:00 AM 
Breakfast 
Burrow Refectory

9:00 AM to 11:45 AM 
Bystander Intervention Training: The Green Dot Program & PA Session 
Various Classrooms
Lynx take care of one another! In this session students will learn about the Green Dot Program we utilize at Rhodes and how we use the 3 Ds to look out for one another. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with their PA group around this topic.

11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch 
Burrow Refectory

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Health Professions Advising
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Students interested in pursuing a career in a health profession or veterinary medicine are strongly encouraged to attend this session. We will provide an overview of our services, discuss upcoming programming, begin developing a timeline to graduation, and students will meet their advisor. Students unable to attend should email hpa@rhodes.edu. 

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Language Placement
Faculty will be available to provide information about curricular and co-curricular opportunities for language study and answer any of your questions about online placement results. During this session, follow-up testing will be discussed if you scored at the 202 level or above on the online placement exam. Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, and Latin exams will be administered, or placement recommendations clarified.

• Spanish: Dr. ERic Henager,Frazier Jelke-C
• German: Dr. Kathryn Holihan, Buckman 108
• French: Dr. Laura Loth, Frazier Jelke-A
• Greek/Latin: Dr. Susan Satterfield, Southwestern 206
• Chinese: Dr. Yinyin Xue, Southwestern 210
• Russian: Dr. Sasha Kostina, Southwestern 116
• Hebrew: Dr. Steve McKenzie, available via email

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
Introduction to Search
The introductory plenary of Search is an opportunity to learn about the nature of Humanities 101 with students who love the course. Each section of Search will meet with their student mentor from the Rhodes Caracal Society. This mentor will help them form a sense of community as a section and introduce them to what they can expect over the course of the semester. 

HUM 101-01:  Buckman 103 
HUM 101-02:  Buckman 105 
HUM 101-03:  Buckman 108 
HUM 101-04:  Buckman 110 
HUM 101-05:  Buckman 212 
HUM 101-06:  Buckman 214 
HUM 101-07:  Buckman 220 
HUM 101-08:  Buckman 222 
HUM 101-09:  Buckman 325 
HUM 101-10:  Buckman 334

Introduction to Pathways to Cultural Knowledge 
Hardie Auditorium
In addition to providing a quick overview of the goals and expectations for Pathways to Cultural Knowledge, this introductory session will provide an opportunity for students to get to know their instructor as well as others who are enrolled in the sequence. Perhaps most importantly, though, there will also be ample time for students to ask all the questions they might have about how these courses will contribute meaningfully to their first year at Rhodes!

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 
Teacher Licensure
Briggs 119
The Educational Studies department provides Rhodes College students with opportunities to learn about education, either to become licensed teachers or to work in careers alongside education. In our session, we will provide information about the unique urban, justice, and equity focus of our program as well as the different pathways our program provides.

Exploring Entrepreneurship
Briggs 108
The Rhodes College Entrepreneurship Program offers a foundational experience that ignites creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Learn about our interactive classes, hands-on projects, and opportunities to engage with seasoned entrepreneurs. This program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to explore and develop their own business ideas, laying the groundwork for success in any entrepreneurial endeavor. 

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Study Abroad
Blount Auditorium
More than 65 percent of Rhodes students take advantage of learning opportunities off-campus and in other countries, most often during their sophomore and junior years. Come find out how!

Your Journey Begins Here: Career Services
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom 
Come learn what Career Services can offer you! From major exploration to helping you land the internship at a company fit for you we are ready to help. This session will overview department resources and you’ll leave with some great takeaways! 

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shell on Wheels
We’re bringing the Overton Park Shell to campus! Spend the evening enjoying live music with your PAs and fellow Lynx at an on-campus concert.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Class of 2028 Brunch & PA Session
Burrow Refectory
Enjoy brunch with President Jennifer Collins and spend some quality time with your PA group.

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM  
PA PowerPoint Party
Various Classrooms
Peer Assistants will put together presentations on their favorite hacks for life at Rhodes. 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Banacek the Mentalist
BCLC, McCAllum Ballroom
Banachek is the world’s leading Mentalist. His talents are so incredible that he is the only mentalist ever to fool scientists into believing he possessed ‘Psychic powers’ but to later reveal he was fooling them.