Who Should Attend?
All students enrolling at Rhodes for the first time in the fall of 2023 (Class of 2027 and transfer students) should attend.
^Parents and Family members are welcome but not required to attend.
How Do I Sign Up?
Students will only be able to register after they have paid their new student enrollment deposit by going to the registration calendar in their Admission Portal.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to register as soon as possible. An email confirmation will be sent to the student′s email address with their assigned registration date.
The schedule below is an example of the type of events during the Open Rhodes experience; a schedule for the 2023 sessions will be provided at a later date.
Day One Schedule
Students
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Refectory Dining Hall
Check-In & Lunch
Check in and pick up keys from Residence Life, followed by lunch.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
Welcome to Rhodes!
Please join us for opening remarks from the Provost.
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Various Classrooms
Life at Rhodes
Talk with student leaders about life at Rhodes and what to expect.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Counseling@Rhodes
Learn about mental health and wellness support services at Rhodes.
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Honor at Rhodes
Overview of the honor code, community standards, and our commitment to diversity.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Refectory
Dinner
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hyde Hall (Refectory)
Health Professions Advising Session
Any student interested in health professions or veterinary medicine should plan to attend this session.
6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Lynx Life
Join the leadership from Student Life to learn about offices, resources, and programs offered to enhance the student experience.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Rhodes Traditions
Overview of Rhodes' history, campus traditions, and the fight song.
8:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
BCLC Gym/Lynx Lair
Roll Lynx, Roll & Late-Night Snack
Student social and program
10:30 p.m.
Return to residence halls
Parents & Family
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Refectory
Check-In & Lunch
Parents and families will check in and pick up keys from Residence Life, followed by lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
Welcome to Rhodes!
Please join us for opening remarks from the Provost.
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
From Home to Rhodes
Learn about supporting your student during their transition from Counseling@Rhodes.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Bookstore
Sip & Shop
Enjoy light refreshments and shop in the bookstore
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
Life as a Lynx
Hear from current students about their experience, including the transition to college.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Barret Library Apse
Wine & Cheese Reception
Mingle with other parents of the Class of 2026
Day Two Schedule
Students
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Refectory
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Curriculum Overview & Major Opportunities
Hear about the Foundations curriculum and from faculty regarding major opportunities within the academic divisions
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Registrar/Info
Hear from the Registrar regarding registering for classes
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Various Classrooms
Small group advising
Meet in small groups to discuss class selection and the advising process
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Refectory
Lunch
1:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Faculty offices or Rooms Below
1:1 Advising & Mini Sessions
Students will be assigned to meet 1:1 with a faculty member to discuss course selections. Details for mini sessions below.
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Closing Remarks and Check-Out
Reminders & To-Dos (Everfi Modules, Health Forms, Pre-Season Paperwork)
Parents & Family
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
Lynx Life
Join Student Life to learn about resources and programs offered for students.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
McNeill Concert Hall
Curriculum & Academic Overview
Hear from Academic Affairs regarding curriculum and the liberal arts education.
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Refectory
Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Various Classrooms
Mini Sessions
Details for mini sessions from campus partners below.
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
Closing Remarks & Check-Out
Reminders & To-Dos (Everfi Modules, Health Forms, Pre-Season Paperwork)
Mini-Sessions
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Briggs Hall: Spence Wilson |
Barret 051 |
Frazier Jelke - A |
Frazier Jelke - B |
Frazier Jelke - c | Frazier Jelke - D |
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1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Financial Aid/Rhodes Express |
Health Services & Insurance |
Study Abroad Programs |
Career Services |
Accessibility Services & ADHD Coaching |
Community Engagement |
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2:10pm 2:40pm |
Financial Aid/Rhodes Express |
Health Services & Insurance |
Study Abroad Programs |
Career Services |
Athletics |
Community Engagement |
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2:50pm-3:20pm |
Residence Life |
Pre-Law/Mock Trial |
Academic & Learning Resources |
Student Engagement |
Athletics |
STEM Cohort Mentoring Program |
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3:30pm-4:00pm |
Residence Life |
Library/Information Services |
Academic & Learning Resources |
Student Engagement |
Intramurals/Club Sports |
STEM Cohort Mentoring Program |
Virtual Open Rhodes, June 14
*Please note: a Zoom link will be emailed to the student a week before the Open Rhodes session.
All times Central Standard Time
9:00 a.m.
Welcome to Rhodes!
Opening remarks from the Provost
9:15 a.m.
Life at Rhodes
Talk with student leaders about life at Rhodes and what to expect
10:00 a.m.
Counseling@Rhodes
Learn about mental health and wellness support services at Rhodes
10:45 a.m.
Honor at Rhodes
Overview of the honor code, community standards, and our commitment to diversity
12:00 p.m.
Lynx Life
Join the leadership from Student Life to learn about offices, resources, and programs offered to enhance the student experience
12:30 p.m.
Curriculum Overview & Major Opportunities
Hear about the Foundations curriculum and from faculty regarding major opportunities within the academic divisions
2:00 p.m.
Registrar/Info
Hear from the Registrar regarding registering for classes
3:00 p.m.
Small Group Advising
Meet in small groups to discuss class selection and the advising process
4:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Will be scheduled individually
1:1 Advising
Students will be assigned to meet 1:1 with a faculty member to discuss course selections
Welcome Week
On Campus
Welcome week is an experience that takes place before classes begin in the fall. Students will have the opportunity to meet other new students, learn more about campus and the surrounding community, meet with their academic advisor, and finalize their fall schedule.
Date for Move-in Day for the Class of 2027 will be announced soon.
The full Welcome Week schedule for the Class of 2027 will be available soon!
If you have questions or concerns, please email Brittney Jackson, Director of First Year Experience and Transitions, at orientation@rhodes.edu.