Contact Us:

College Events Office                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Harris Lodge
(901) 843-3875
rone@rhodes.edu

Rain Plan

The May 15 ceremony will be held in Fisher Garden if at all possible. Candidates for graduation, their parents, family and friends should take precautions if the campus has experienced recent rain conditions by wearing appropriate footwear.

If inclement weather conditions absolutely prevent an outdoor ceremony, Commencement will be moved to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 North Bellevue. A decision regarding location will be made by 7:30 a.m. on May 15. If you have questions about the location, check the Rhodes home page or call one of the numbers below.

Only those with tickets will be admitted to the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Each senior will receive six (6) seating tickets. Tickets will be distributed starting May 10 through Rhodes Express.

If Commencement is held indoor, th ceremony will not be broadcast live. However, it will be shown later int he day on the Rhodes hom page. A broadcast schedule will be posted on the home page. 

Notification of Rain Plan

For recorded updates call:
  • Rhodes weather hotline (901-843-3943)
  • Rhodes telephone switchboard (901-843-3000)
  • College Events Office (901-843-3875)

For other questions call:

  • Campus Safety Office (901-843-3880)