Welcome Week Schedule

Welcome to the Class of 2029! 

Welcome home, Lynx! We are excited that you are joining our community and are eager to start the 2025-2026 academic year! 

Welcome Week is a campus-wide celebration to help all Lynx feel at home at Rhodes College! 

Fall 2025 Welcome Week runs Thursday, August 14 – Tuesday, August 19. 

• All incoming students are expected to participate in Welcome Week to ensure a successful transition.
• More information, including the Welcome Week schedule, will be shared soon.

New International Students Move-In: August 11, 2025

International students arriving for their first year at Rhodes College will move in on August 11, 2025. 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 14, 2025

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.

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

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 
Academic Convocation
McNeill Concert Hall
Opening Convocation is an annual tradition marking the new academic session. This timeless Rhodes tradition serves as the official welcome to the Class of 2029. 

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Class of 2029 Photo
Frazier Jelke Amphitheater

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch 
Burrow Refectory

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
PA Meeting #2
Various Classrooms

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Lynx Life 101 Session & Resource Fair
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Nicole J. Johnson, Vice President for Student Life, gives you some brief tips and tricks for a successful transition to Rhodes before introducing the offices that will be in our Resource Fair. 

2:15 PM- 3:20 PM
Resource Fair
BCLC, Multi-sports Forum
Join us for a Rhodes Resource Fair where you can learn about Student Accessibility Services, Academic & Learning Resources, Rhodes Express, Student Outreach & Support, Student Engagement, Student Inclusion & Diversity, Student Counseling, Student Health & Wellness, The Chaplain, ADHD/Executive Function Coaching, & ROTC.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
HPA - Health Professions Advising
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
Students interested in pursuing a career in a health profession or veterinary medicine should attend this session. We will provide an overview of services, discuss upcoming programming, begin developing a timeline to graduation, and students will meet their advisor. 

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mock Trial and Pre-Law Session
Blount Hall 
Join our Law School Admissions Advisor, Anna Eldridge, for a discussion of what it means to be "pre-law" at Rhodes College. Additionally, this session will provide information about our award-winning Mock Trial Team and requirements to join.  

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Transfer Student Information Session
The Refectory, Hyde Hall
Transfer student session designed to connect you with liaisons from various departments on campus and help you feel prepared for your first year at Rhodes. 

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Teacher Licensure
Frazier Jelke - A
The Educational Studies department provides students with opportunities to learn about education, either to become licensed teachers or to work in careers alongside education. This session offers information about the unique urban, justice, and equity focus of our program as well as the different pathways our program provides. 

Exploring Entrepreneurship
Frazier Jelke - B
The Rhodes College Entrepreneurship Program offers a foundational experience that ignites creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Learn about how this program equips students with essential skills and knowledge to explore and develop their own business ideas, laying the groundwork for success in any entrepreneurial endeavor. 

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

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Social Programming
BCLC - Multi-sports Forum and The Lair

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM  
Breakfast  
Burrow Refectory  

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM  
Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Meet & Greet Breakfast 
Spence Wilson Room, Briggs Hall
Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Join leaders in the FSL community for breakfast and learn more about their joining processes and timelines.

9:34 AM - 12:30 PM
Constructive Dialogue & PA Session
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
This faculty-led session is designed to help students develop and practice essential skills that will give them the confidence to develop cross-cultural relationships, intercultural competencies, and create inclusive campus communities.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM  
Lunch
Burrow Refectory

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Community Standards and Title IX
McNeill Concert Hall
This session highlights key aspects of what Community Standards means to the Rhodes community with the Associate Dean of Students.

3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Campus Safety
McNeill Concert Hall
Meet our Campus Safety Staff and learn about the safety resources available to you on campus.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Music Open House
Hassell 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 musical opportunities. 

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner
Burrow Refectory

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Honor Code Signing 
McNeill Concert Hall, West Campus
Annually, Rhodes College first-year students sign an Honor Code Pledge Signing Ceremony 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:

• Not lie, cheat, or steal,
• Report any violations they witness,
• Respect their fellow students, faculty, and staff, and their property,
• Treat others as they would want to be treated.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Popsicles and Yard Games
Southwestern Lawn
Cool off with an ice-cold popsicle from Mempops and play some yard games with friends.