Welcome to Rhodes College: It Matters Where You Finish
At Rhodes College, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives transfer students bring to our community. Whether you're seeking smaller class sizes, a strong sense of community, or opportunities for academic and personal growth, Rhodes is here to help you thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Memphis, TN, our college offers a challenging liberal arts education, extensive internship and research opportunities, and a supportive campus environment tailored to your success. Explore how Rhodes can be the perfect place to continue your educational journey and make an impact.
At Rhodes College, you're getting to know these professors one-on-one, and they really are able to help bring you up to that ability that you want to get to. It's just so easy to thrive here. It's rigorous, but when you put in the work and you appreciate the sacrifices that the professors are making here for you, it's so easy to thrive."
Your Rhodes Pathway to Success
Rhodes welcomes transfer students in both fall and spring semesters. Transfer students are set up for success at Rhodes College with direct support from the Office of the Registrar to determine exactly how your previous coursework will transfer to Rhodes and a peer mentorship program to help you get involved in our vibrant campus community. Talk to your Transfer Admission Counselor about how you can become part of the Rhodes family.
FAQ's
What materials will I need in order to submit my transfer application?
Please see the full checklist of required materials. Please note that there is a faster “reapply” form if you previously applied to Rhodes.
Can I apply test optional as a transfer student?
Yes! You may choose to include your SAT or ACT score, which can be self-reported, or you may choose to apply without providing a standardized test score. You’ll make this designation on your application. Test scores are not required to be considered for admission or merit scholarships.
What are the deadlines for submitting my application? When will I hear about my decision?
For students interested in transferring in for the fall semester, applications are due April 1 and you should receive your decision on or about May 1.
For students interested in transferring in for the spring semester, applications are due November 1 and you should receive your decision on or about December 1.
We understand that students may have issues getting all required materials submitted by their due date. As long as an application is submitted by the due date, we are able to allow for a short (1-2 week) grace period while students continue to gather the required documentation.
I have taken some college courses but want to “start over” at Rhodes. Can I apply as a first-year student?
Students who have taken more than two courses during any one term or semester at another college or university must apply to Rhodes as a transfer student and have their previous college grades and courses evaluated as part of the admission process.
Are transfer students eligible for scholarships? What about financial aid?
Transfer students are automatically reviewed for the same merit-based scholarships as first-year students. (Please see more information about Rhodes merit-based scholarships.) Transfer students are not eligible for the Bonner Scholarship, Clarence Day Scholarship, Jack H. Taylor Scholarship, Art and Music Scholarship, or Jewish Community Fellowship.
Transfer students are also eligible for institutional and federal need-based financial aid. All prospective students who want consideration for federal, state, and institutional assistance must complete the FAFSA to receive federal and/or state aid. Failure to complete the FAFSA will result in the reduction or elimination of awarded federal aid. The Title IV Code for Rhodes to receive FAFSA results is 003519.
All prospective students who want consideration for institutional financial assistance must complete the CSS PROFILE to receive institutional grant funding. Failure to complete this application may result in the reduction or elimination of awarded institutional aid. The code for Rhodes to receive the CSS PROFILE results is 1730.
Are there scholarships or financial aid for international students?
International students are also eligible for merit-based scholarships. Rhodes will also provide some institutional aid to help international students meet their financial needs. However, please be aware that our international admissions process is “need-aware” and international students must submit a financial supplement as part of their application. More information on applying as an international student.
How many of my credits will transfer into Rhodes? When will I find out which of my credits transfer over?
As part of our transfer admission process, we ask that all students submit course syllabi for all the college courses they have completed (or are currently enrolled in). Your transcript and syllabi will be shared with the Registrar’s office, who will then speak with students to go over their classes, outline which courses might transfer to Rhodes, and explain any additional information we need. Questions about specific courses may be referred to a faculty member. Admitted students will be offered a letter outlining which courses will be accepted by Rhodes and which ones may need further review.
Is there a limit to how many transfer credits Rhodes will accept?
A maximum of 64 credits or 50 percent of the total credits required to earn a degree can be transferred to Rhodes. Our full transfer credit policy gives a more detailed breakdown of potential limits on transfer credits.
I had dual enrollment/AP/IB/AICE credit from high school that I was able to transfer into my previous college/university. Will that transfer to Rhodes?
Rhodes reviews all dual enrollment/AP/IB/AICE credit based on our own policies. As such, it is possible that credit awarded for such courses at your previous institution(s) might not be counted by Rhodes. Please see our full transfer credit policy.
I am a student-athlete interested in playing Division III sports at Rhodes. Can I transfer in and play?
When submitting your transfer application, you will have the option to indicate that you are a student-athlete as part of the process. We would also recommend contacting our coaches to discuss the possibility of playing for the team you are interested in joining.
More information about Rhodes athletics and contact information for our coaches can be found on our athletics website. For questions about applying as a transfer student-athlete, please contact Matt Lamb at lambm@rhodes.edu.
Are transfer students eligible for student housing?
Yes, transfer students are eligible to live on campus. Rhodes requires that all students live on campus through their junior year.
Transfer Application Checklist
At Rhodes, you are considered a transfer student if you’ve taken more than two courses in a single term at another accredited college.
Fall Transfer application deadline: April 1 (Notified by May 1)
Spring Transfer application deadline: November 1 (Notified by December 1)
If you previously applied to Rhodes as a first-year applicant:
- Submit the Transfer Reapply Form. Upon submission, you will receive an email with additional instructions.
- Submit official or unofficial final transcripts from your secondary school. (Official transcripts must be submitted upon enrollment.)
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary schools you have attended. (Official transcripts must be submitted upon enrollment.)
- Submit your syllabi for any and all courses that you are seeking to have transferred to Rhodes. While it is not necessary for you to submit all syllabi in order to receive an admission decision, the sooner this information is submitted, the sooner we can provide you with an analysis of which courses will transfer to Rhodes. You may begin submitting this information as soon as you submit your application and we would encourage all applicants to submit course syllabi as soon as they are able.
- Give the College Official′s Report to the appropriate dean or college official to complete.
- You must submit the Mid-Term Report from your professors if you are currently enrolled in courses.
- Submit a short-response explanation of why you wish to transfer to Rhodes. You may upload this to your Rhodes portal or email it to Assistant Director of Admission Alex Mise.
- Your test scores and teacher recommendations from your original application will be rolled over to your transfer application. If you wish to have a professor share an optional letter of recommendation, they may email it to Alex Mise.
- Submit the FAFSA (Rhodes Title IV code: 003519) if you are applying for need-based financial aid.
If you have not previously applied to Rhodes as a first-year student:
- Complete the Transfer Common Application.
- Submit official or unofficial final transcripts from your secondary school. (Official transcripts must be submitted upon enrollment.)
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary schools you have attended. (Official transcripts must be submitted upon enrollment.)
- Submit your syllabi for any and all courses that you are seeking to have transferred to Rhodes. While it is not necessary for you to submit all syllabi in order to receive an admission decision, the sooner this information is submitted, the sooner we can provide you with an analysis of which courses will transfer to Rhodes. You may begin submitting this information as soon as you submit your application and we would encourage all applicants to submit course syllabi as soon as they are able.
- Optional: Submit SAT or ACT scores to Rhodes. (We also consider self-reported test scores via your application or your Rhodes portal.)
- Give the College Official′s Report to the appropriate dean or college official to complete.
- Give the College Instructor Evaluation to one of your college professors to complete.
- You must submit the Mid-Term Report from your professors if you are currently enrolled in courses.
- Submit the FAFSA (Rhodes Title IV code: 003519) if you are applying for need-based financial aid.
If you have additional questions about the transfer application process, please contact Alex Mise, Associate Director of Admission.