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.
Bookstore Hours: 8:30 - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Incoming Student Move-In Day!
Campus Wide
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enrollment Forms & Rhodes Map Make-Up
Barret 051
You’ll need to complete your online modules, before participating in Welcome Week. If you haven’t, here’s your chance to finish them!
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Commuter Student Check-In & Meeting
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall
Commuter Students, we can’t wait to spend time with you! Be sure to check in and let us know you’re ready for Welcome Week.
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Parent & Supporter Send-Off
Troutt Quad
The time has come! Parents & Supporters, join us on the Quad to say “See you later” to your student.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dessert Social & PA Session
Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC), Multi-Sports Forum & Various Classrooms
Come meet your Peer Assistant and enjoy some dessert.
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
In-Hall Programming (Floor Meetings, RA Program, etc.)
Your Assigned Residence Hall
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.
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.
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Breakfast
Burrow Refectory
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Meet & Greet Breakfast
Spence Wilson Patio
Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Join leaders in the FSL Community for breakfast and learn more about their joining processes and timelines.
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Campus Safety
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Meet our Campus Safety Staff and learn about the safety resources available to you on campus. You can pick up your parking pass before or after this session.
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Community Standards
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
This session will highlight key aspects of what Community Standards mean to the Rhodes community with the Associate Dean of Students. Leadership from the Honor Council and Community Standards Council will engage in conversation with new students to give guidance on navigating academic and social challenges from their own student experiences.
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
Burrow Refectory
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lynx Life Mini Sessions
Join us for mini conference style sessions where you’ll learn about Student Accessibility Services, Academic & Learning Resources, Rhodes Express, Student Outreach & Support, Student Engagement, Student Inclusion & Diversity, Student Counseling, Student Health & Wellness, Career Service, ROTC, and the Chaplain.
| 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 4:00 pm |
| FJ A (90) | Student Employment | Academic & Learning Resources | Student Employment | Academic & Learning Resources | Student Employment | Academic & Learning Resources |
| FJ B (150) | Student Health & Wellness | Student Engagement | Student Health & Wellness | Student Engagement | Student Health & Wellness | Student Engagement |
| FJ C (90) | Student Counseling | Rhodes Express | Student Outreach & Support | Student Counseling | Rhodes Express | Student Outreach & Support |
| Briggs 108 (32) | Student Inclusion & Division | Chaplain | Student Inclusion & Division | Chaplain | Student Outreach & Support | Student Counseling |
| Briggs 119 (32) | ROTC | ADHD Coaching
| Student Accessibility Services
| ROTC | ADHD Coaching
| Student Accessibility Services
|
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PA Session
Various Classrooms
Students will spend some time in their small groups with their Peer Assistants.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Roller Skating with RAB
BCLC, Multi-Sports Forum
Let the good times roll! Lace up your skates and join the Rhodes Activities Board (RAB) for a fun-filled night of roller skating.
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.
8:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Breakfast
Burrow Refectory
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
One College Nation & PA Session
Various Locations
Tish & Dr. J will help students develop and practice essential skills that will give them the confidence to develop cross-cultural relationships, intercultural competencies, and create an inclusive campus community.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Burrow Refectory
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Lynx Life 101 with Nicole J. Johnson
Bryan Campus Life Center, McCallum Ballroom
Nicole J. Johnson, Vice President for Student Life, will give you all the tips and tricks for a successful transition to Rhodes in this session.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Get the Scoop on Lynx Life
Lynx Lair
Enjoy some Italian ice cream and get to know the Dean Team in Student Life.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Music Open House
Hasselle Hall 100
Join the Rhodes Department of Music faculty and staff, who will be on deck to share useful information about the department and answer all of your questions about our musical opportunities. This will also be an opportunity to meet other First-Year Students who have an interest in continuing to participate in music during their time here at Rhodes College!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Honor Code Signing (Semi-formal Attire)
McNeill Concert Hall, West Campus
Rhodes College first-year students sign an Honor Code Pledge each fall in which they commit to upholding the school's honor system. The honor system outlines the Honor Code, Standards of Conduct, and Commitment to Diversity. The pledge includes a commitment to:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Stand-Up Comedian Tocarra Elise
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Tocarra Elise is a comedian, writer, and actress based in New York City. She is most known for her work as a writer on the Emmy-nominated show THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART, earning her four WGA award nominations. She was also a frequent guest on the show’s WEBBY award-winning companion podcast.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Burrow Refectory
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Convocation
McNeill Concert Hall, West Campus
Opening Convocation is an annual tradition marking the new academic session. This timeless Rhodes tradition serves as the official welcome to the Class of 2028.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Class of 2028 Photo
Frazier Jelke Amphitheatre
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Burrow Refectory
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PA Session
Various Classrooms
Students will spend some time in their small groups with their Peer Assistants.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Liberal Arts in Action Tocarra Elise, Writer & Comedian
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Ever wonder how a liberal arts education can help you land any career? Come hear from writer and comedian Tocarra Elise as she shares how her liberal arts education helped her find her way to comedy.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
First-Year Seminar (FYS) Class Meet-UP
Various Classrooms
Students will meet their FYS instructor in their classroom to discuss the upcoming semester and what to expect.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
“Can I Kiss You?” by Michael J. Domitrz, The Center for Respect, Inc.
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
For over 15 years, The Center for Respect has been inspiring students through humor and a truly unique approach to healthier dating and communication. In this live show, students will gain specific how-to skills for teaching consent, respect in relationships, bystander intervention, and addressing sexual assault.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Improv Show by Contents Under Pressure (CUP)
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakfast
Burrow Refectory
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
National Civil Rights Museum Visit
National Civil Rights Museum
First Year Seminar classes spend the day at the National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) learning about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and Memphis’ connection.
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Individual Advising
Advisor's Office
Students will meet with their advisor before/after their visit to the NCRM.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunch
Burrow Refectory
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NCRM Debrief & PA Session
McCallum Ballroom
Students will debrief their museum visit and reflect on what they learned.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Break
As Desired
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cultural Org Showcase
Southwestern Hall, Hardie Auditorium
Students will have the opportunity to connect with our identity-based student organizations and learn more about their role on campus.
Hospitality Information:
Memphis offers a wide variety of religious and spiritual communities to explore. The Chaplain of Rhodes College, Chaplain Beatrix, serves as Parish Associate Pastor at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, and is happy to make recommendations about religious communities if you tell her what you're looking for! Locations particularly hospitable to prayer and meditation on campus at Rhodes include the Muslim Prayer Room in the lower level of the Library, the meditation area of the Interfaith Lounge on the fourth floor of Burrow Hall, the chapels in Bellingrath Hall and Voorhies Hall, and the outdoor labyrinth located inside the gate at University and N. Parkway. All indoor locations have Muslim prayer mats. For more information about meaning-making and spirituality on campus and in Memphis, contact Chaplain Beatrix at chaplain@rhodes.edu.
