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.

Thursday, August 14: Move-In Day Schedule

Bookstore Hours: 8:30 - 4:00 PM

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM        
Move-In!
More details about specific move-in times coming soon          
Campus-wide

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM        
 Lunch 
 Burrow Refectory

Legacy Lunch
King Hall

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
Commuter Student Check-In
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall 
Commuter Students, we can’t wait to spend time with you! Be sure to check in and learn more about Welcome Week. 

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM     
Enrollment Forms Make-ups     
Briggs Hall
You’ll need to complete any missing forms before participating in Welcome Week. If you haven’t, here’s your chance to finish them!

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
PA Session 1
Various Clasrooms
 Come meet your Peer Assistants and learn more about what to expect during Welcome Week.         
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Parent & Supporter Session  
Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC) McCallum Ballroom 
Parents & Supporters, join our Deans of Student Life for an informative session.  

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM          
Dinner and Parent/Supporter Goodbyes   
Burrow Refectory
Enjoy dinner and prepare to say goodbyes.   

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM        
Hillel Welcome Dinner
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall
An opportunity for incoming students and their families to connect with the vibrant Jewish community on campus and beyond. Meet current Hillel students, our Hillel director, and representatives from the Memphis Jewish Federation! 

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM        
In-Hall Programming (Floor Meetings, RA Program, etc.) 
Various Residence Halls
Students report to your Residence Hall for floor meetings and programming with your RAs.