Admission Programs

Admission Events for Prospective Students

Junior/Sophomore Journey

Junior and Sophomore Journey offers prospective students the chance to get a feel for the college experience. Students will learn about academics by attending a real class while parents and caregivers hear from faculty about the opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. The visit concludes with a tour of our beautiful campus, led by a current student. Join us for our next Junior/Sophomore Journey program in Spring 2025.

Discover Rhodes for Juniors: Friday, July 26th

Description: The Discover Rhodes program is designed to give rising juniors a summertime glimpse at how students live and learn at Rhodes and in Memphis. Enjoy a progressive tour, hearing from faculty, staff and students along the way. You'll also learn more about applying for admission, financial aid, and scholarships. The program includes lunch, but we hope you'll plan to enjoy Memphis once the program ends! Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program ends around 2:15 p.m. Check for next year's dates!

Discover Rhodes for Seniors: Saturday, August 24th

The Discover Rhodes program is designed to give rising seniors a summertime glimpse at how students live and learn at Rhodes and in Memphis. Enjoy a progressive tour, hearing from faculty, staff and students along the way. You'll also learn more about applying for admission, financial aid, and scholarships. The program includes lunch, but we hope you'll plan to enjoy Memphis once the program ends! Check back for next year's dates!

Open House for Seniors: Oct. 14, 2024 (9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT)

Open House for Seniors is designed to give current high school seniors a better idea of what to expect from the Rhodes experience by engaging with faculty, staff, and current students. The schedule will include a classroom experience, conversations with staff and faculty, a campus tour, lunch in our dining hall, and helpful information about admission, scholarships, and financial aid. Prospective students beyond a 200-mile radius (Nashville residents qualify) and Pell-eligible students from the Memphis metro area (includes Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, and Germantown) who attend will receive an additional $500 Campus Visit Grant in their financial aid offer if they enroll at the college.

Open House for All Prospective Students: November 16, 2024 (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST)

Open House is designed to give prospective students a better idea of what to expect from the Rhodes experience by engaging with faculty, staff, and current students. The schedule will include a classroom experience, conversations with staff and faculty, a campus tour, lunch in our dining hall, and helpful information about admission, scholarships, and financial aid. Prospective students beyond a 200-mile radius (Nashville residents qualify) and Pell-eligible students from the Memphis metro area (includes Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, and Germantown) who attend will receive an additional $500 Campus Visit Grant in their financial aid offer if they enroll at the college.

Webinar Wednesdays

Our Webinar Wednesdays offer an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about specific programs offered at Rhodes and other special interest topics from the comfort of home. Join us for our next Webinar Wednesday series in Fall 2024.

Programs for Admitted Students

Preview Day

Preview Day is a spring visit designed for admitted students and their families. The event provides the opportunity to meet future classmates and spend a beautiful day on campus. The day includes classes taught by members of our faculty, a tour, time with current students and parents, hearing about our connections to the city, and lunch. Come experience the many benefits of Rhodes in a single visit! Feel free to contact your Rhodes admission counselor for more information!

Crossroads

Crossroads is an overnight program for admitted students from underrepresented backgrounds. You will hear from Rhodes students, faculty, and staff regarding the intersection of race, religion, gender, sexuality, and more. Diverse backgrounds include but are not limited to underserved demographics and first-generation college students. Admitted students will join current Rhodes students for a night of food and fun in the city. Supervised overnight accommodations will be provided for students. In many cases, we can provide vouchers for travel assistance to campus. The program is designed for all attendees to participate in Admitted Students programming the following day—separate registration required. If you're wondering if this program is for you, feel free to contact your Rhodes admission counselor for more information!

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