Admission Programs

Admission Events for Prospective Students

Discover Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

The Discover Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ program is designed to give high school students a summertime glimpse at how students live and learn at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ once the program ends! 

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program ends around 2:00 p.m.

 

Programs for Admitted Students

PREVIEW: SEE YOURSELF AT RHODES

Preview Days are designed for admitted students and their families. This 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, residence hall tours, time with current students and parents, hearing about our connections to the city, and lunch. Come experience the many benefits of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in a single visit! Register at the links below.

  • See Yourself at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­: A Day for Admitted Students  Registration Closed
    Monday, February 23 at 8:30 AM
    Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, TN
  • See Yourself at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­: A Day for Admitted Students 
    Monday, March 30 at 8:30 AM.  Registration Closed
    Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, TN
  • See Yourself at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­: A Day for Admitted Students
    Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 AM
    Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, TN Registration Closed
     

INTERNATIONAL ADMITTED STUDENT VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONS

Admitted international students and admitted US citizens living overseas are invited to join us for a virtual program to meet the staff of the Buckman Center for International Education, learn about international student orientation, and hear directly from current international students about their experience at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.  

  • International Admitted Student Zoom Celebration
    Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm Central (12 am UTC, 8 am China) 
    Registration Closed
  • International Admitted Student Zoom Celebration
    Wednesday, April 8 at 9 am Central (2 pm UTC, 10 pm China) 
    Registration Closed
     

Pre-Law and Mock Trial Webinar (virtual)

Interested in pursuing a career in law after graduation? How about joining our nationally-ranked Mock Trial team? Join Professor Anna Eldridge and current students to learn more about our Pre-Law advising program and the benefits of preparing for law school at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm (CST);  Registration Closed
 

Meet our Majors (virtual)

Meet Our Majors is a virtual program that will offer 3 different interactive sessions with a professor from each academic department. Admitted students have the opportunity to choose which sessions they'd like to attend in order to learn more about that department from the people who know it best! More information will be sent in the registration details. 

April 9, 2026, 6:00 pm (CST); Registration Closed


Health Professions Advising Webinar (virtual)

Health Professions Advising (HPA) at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College serves as a clearinghouse for all things pre-health. Our health professions advisors serve all pre-health students, beginning with admission to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and extending beyond graduation, by creating an environment of support and opportunity through advising, programming, and campus and community partnerships. Join us to learn more about health professions at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ from Melissa Campbell, Director of Health Professions Advising, who will be joined by a member of the admission staff and several current students.

April 15, 5:00pm (CST); Registration Closed
 

CROSSROADS (overnight program): April 17 - 18, 2026

The Crossroads program is an overnight experience that helps admitted students make an informed decision about their enrollment at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Admitted students will join current Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students for a night of food and fun in the city. Experience firsthand how the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community is welcoming and supportive of you. While any admitted student is eligible to attend Crossroads, the program’s content is focused on the range of different institutional and local resources that help create a culture of success for low-income or first-generation students.

Register for program; check-in at 1:00 pm (CST) on 4/17 Registration Closed

 

 

Demystifying Financial Aid

Is college still worth it, and how do you make it affordable? In this special webinar for prospective students and family members, learn about the following:

  • What are the current trends?
  • With the ever-rising cost of college, how do you pay for it?
  • What resources or tools do you have at your disposal?
  • Nuts and bolts of financial aid
  • What can you expect from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­?

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