Summer Orientation

Day One Schedule

Students

Student Check-In (10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.); West Village Common Room 
Your room is ready for you! Check in with Residence Life, then drop off your luggage in your room, so you can begin your time at Open Rhodes!

Lunch (10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.); Refectory

Welcome & Setting Your Foundation: The Rhodes College Academic Experience (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom 
This session will formally welcome you to Rhodes College. Faculty will also discuss the curriculum and academic opportunities available.

Resource Fair: (1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.); BCLC Multi-Sports Forum
Explore the Student Life departments, community organizations, and support services Rhodes has to offer!

Lynx-to-Lynx Student Session (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.); Various Classrooms 
Your Lynx Leaders will guide you through a fun and interactive session that will prepare you for the rest of your time at Open Rhodes and acquaint you with campus life and resources.

Registration 101 (3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
The Registrar’s office will provide you with all you need to know in preparation for your course registration process.

Lynx to Academic Success (4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.); Various Computer Labs
Your Lynx Leaders will help you create a saved schedule for fall registration that you will discuss with your academic advisor on Day 2!

Dinner at the “RAT” (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.); Refectory
Dinner will be provided at the Refectory. Mix and mingle with your peers over food; you may just meet your new roommate!

  • Health Professions Dinner (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.); Refectory-Hyde Hall
    If you are interested in Health Professions, grab your dinner and head to Hyde Hall to gather with other Health Professions Advising (HPA) students to learn more about HPA at Rhodes College.

Residence Hall Open House (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.); Open Residence Hall
Location: Glassell Hall
You will have a chance to tour a first-year residence hall to gain a sense of on-campus housing.

Open Rhodes Night Life! (8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.); Various Locations
Choose your own adventure! Engage in a variety of activities with your peers to conclude night one.
 

Parents & Family

Parent Check-in (10:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.); Refectory
Welcome to Rhodes! Check-in and pickup your packet for your experience. We are excited to have you begin your time at Open Rhodes!

Lunch (10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.); Refectory

Welcome & Setting Your Foundation: The Rhodes College Academic Experience (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom 
This session will formally welcome you to Rhodes College with a message from the Provost. Faculty will also discuss the curriculum and academic opportunities available.

Resource Fair: (1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.); BCLC Multi-Sports Forum
Explore the Student Life departments, community organizations, and support services Rhodes has to offer!

From Home to Rhodes (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom 
The transition from home to college marks an important milestone on the path from adolescence to adulthood. This session will be led by the Counseling Center and will discuss supporting your family and student through the transition.

Residence Hall Open House (3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Open Residence Hall
Location: Glassell Hall
You will have a chance to tour a first-year residence hall to gain a sense of on-campus housing.

Shop at the Bookstore (3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.); College Bookstore, West Campus
Enhance your Rhodes style by purchasing swag and other items at the college bookstore. You may also acquire the Rhodes Reads book for students, while supplies last.

Wine & Cheese Reception (4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.); Barret Library Apse
Enjoy wine and cheese while you mingle with the Class of 2027 parents and families, college leadership, faculty, staff, and Alumni Relations!
 

Day Two Schedule

Students

Resident Hall Check-Out (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.); West Village Breezeway  
Collect all your personal items from your residence hall room and check out with a Lynx Leader outside of West Village on the breezeway. We can provide luggage storage for those who do not have a vehicle on campus in which to place your belongings.

Breakfast in the Refectory (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

Lynx Life Session (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom  
Join the Deans of Student Life to discuss preparing for campus life.

Campus Dining (10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom  
Learn about dining on campus and the opportunities offered at the Refectory and Lair.

Group Advising (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.); Various Locations  
You will meet with an Open Rhodes advisor who will help you navigate through your class selection for fall courses.

Lunch in the Refectory (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

  • Lynx Athletic Meeting (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.); Refectory-Hyde Hall  
    New student-athletes will grab lunch and head to Hyde Hall to meet with Athletics staff.


Individual Advising (1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.); Various Locations  
Students will be assigned to meet 1:1 with a faculty member to discuss course selections.

Mini Sessions (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.); Various Locations  
Details for mini sessions below.  

Closing Remarks (4:15 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
It’s not goodbye but see you later! Remarks will provide you with next steps as you prepare for August move-in.
 

Parents & Family

Breakfast in the Refectory (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)

Lynx Life Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
Join the Deans of Student Life to discuss preparing for campus life.

Campus Dining (10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
Learn about dining on campus and the opportunities offered at the Refectory and Lair.

Life as a Lynx (11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
Learn all there is to know about the transition to college and campus life during a panel discussion with current students.

Lunch in the Refectory (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

  • Lynx Athletic Meeting (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.); Refectory-Hyde Hall
    New student-athlete families will grab lunch and head to Hyde Hall to meet with Athletics staff.

Mini Sessions (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.); Various Locations
Details for mini sessions below.

Closing Remarks (4:15 p.m.); BCLC McCallum Ballroom
 

Mini-Sessions

Campus Map

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Financial Aid/Rhodes Express 

Location: Barret Library, Room 051

Location:

Briggs Hall, Spence Wilson

Barret Library, Room 051

FJ-B

Briggs Hall, Room 108

Briggs Hall, Room 119

Robertson Hall, Room 110

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Counseling

Student Health Center & Insurance

Study Abroad Programs

Office of Violence Prevention 

 

Accessibility Services & ADHD Coaching

Community Engagement

2:10 p.m. -  2:40 p.m.

Counseling

Student Health Center & Insurance

Study Abroad Programs

Office of Violence Prevention 

 

Accessibility Services & ADHD Coaching

Community Engagement

2:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Residence Life

Pre-Law/Mock Trial

Career Services

Mentoring At Rhodes College

Academic & Learning Resources

 

Student Engagement

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Residence Life

Library/Information Services

Career Services

Mentoring At Rhodes College

Academic & Learning Resources

 

Student Engagement

 

 

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

Welcome & Setting Your Foundation: The Rhodes College Academic Experience (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
This session will formally welcome you to Rhodes College. Faculty will also discuss the curriculum and academic opportunities available.

Lynx-to-Lynx Student Session (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) 
Your Lynx Leaders will guide you through a fun and interactive session that will acquaint you with campus life and resources.

Lynx Life Session (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Join the Deans of Student Life to discuss preparing for campus life.

Registration 101 (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
The Registrar’s office will provide you with all you need to know in preparation for your course registration process.

Lynx to Academic Success (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Your Lynx Leaders will help you create a saved schedule for fall registration that you will discuss with your academic advisor.

Group Advising (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
You will meet with an Open Rhodes advisor who will help you navigate through your class selection for fall courses.

Closing Remarks (3:30 p.m.)
It’s not goodbye but see you later! Remarks will provide you with next steps as you prepare for your August move-in.

Individual Advising – Will be scheduled individually
Students will be assigned to meet 1:1 with a faculty member to discuss course selections. Advising times will be scheduled individually between the student and their advisor.