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Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We will achieve our aspiration through four strategic imperatives:
A diverse learning community is a necessary element of a liberal arts education, for self-understanding is dependent upon the understanding of others. We, the members of Rhodes College, are committed to fostering a community in which diversity is valued and welcomed. To that end, Rhodes College does not discriminate – and will not tolerate harassment – on the basis of race, gender, color, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and national or ethnic origin.
We are committed to providing an open learning environment. Freedom of thought, a civil exchange of ideas, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives are fundamental characteristics of a community that is committed to critical inquiry. To promote such an academic and social environment we expect integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and openness to learning about and experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that these qualities are crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity and personal growth.
Intellectual maturity also requires individual struggle with unfamiliar ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged, and we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of open-mindedness and mutual respect.
Revised July 2019
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Rhodes College is an accredited four-year college of liberal arts and sciences. With an endowment of $432 million and a physical plant valued at $560 million, the College has one of the largest investments per student ($539,000) in the nation.
Rhodes College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Rhodes College. All potential substantive changes--whether proposed by students, faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees-- must be discussed with and reviewed by the SACS COC Accreditation Liaison, who is appointed by the Rhodes College President. It is the responsibility of the SACS COC Accreditation Liaison to ensure that potential substantive changes are reported to, and approved by the SACS COC, prior to implementation.
The purpose of this Policy and Procedures document is to comply with the Substantive Change for Accredited Institutions of the Commission on Colleges, Policy Statement, Institutional Obligations, Item #2, that “Member institutions are required to have a policy and procedure to ensure that all substantive changes are reported to the Commission in a timely fashion” (p. 1).
Substantive change is a significant modification or expansion in the nature and scope of an accredited institution. Under federal regulations, substantive change includes:
SACS COC has identified three procedures for addressing the different types of substantive changes. These include:
Procedure One – for the review of substantive changes requiring notification and approval prior to implementation,
Procedure Two – for the review of substantive changes requiring only notification prior to implementation, and
Procedure Three – for closing a program, site, branch campus or institution.
The different types of substantive change, the specific procedure to be used for each, their respective approval notification requirements, and their reporting time lines are included in the document “Substantive Change for Accredited Institutions of the Commission on Colleges - Policy Statement” located on pages 6-9 at: www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/Substantive%20change%20policy.pdf.
Procedures for the institutional changes such as mergers, acquiring or adding programs, or changes in governance or legal status can be found in a separate document, “Mergers, Consolidations, Change of Ownership, Acquisitions, and Change of Governance, Control, Form, or Legal Status.” at:
www.sacscoc.org/subchg/policy/Mergers.pdf.
The initiation or revision of programs not offered for academic credit and that are not eligible for federal financial aid does not require reporting: however, such programs are subject to review at the time of reaffirmation.
Identifying and reporting substantive change
The President is responsible for:
or
The President and Vice Presidents are responsible for:
The SACS COC Accreditation Liaison is appointed by the President and is responsible for:
Attendance at Rhodes, a privately endowed college, is a privilege which may be forfeited at any time by any student who refuses or fails to conform to the regulations and standards of the College, or who is unwilling to adjust to the College’s traditions and environment. Among these traditions are the Honor System and the Social Regulations Council that are administered by students and are described elsewhere in the catalogue. Certain offenses and violations of College rules are considered serious enough to merit suspension or expulsion. Additionally, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel any student, if, in the sole discretion of the administration, such suspension or expulsion is necessary to protect the best interests or welfare of the College, including the health and well-being of other students, faculty, or staff.
Rhodes welcomes applications for admission from all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in its admissions policies, loan programs, or other college educational programs, policies and activities. In compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Rhodes will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of its students with disabilities.
The information, policies, and procedures listed in this catalogue are current and up-to-date as of April 2022. Policies stated in this catalogue are expected to be in effect through the academic year 2022-2023 but are subject to revision. Normally, policy revisions are implemented in the next academic year, following notice thereof and are effective for all students who graduate in or after that academic year. However, occasionally a policy must be changed and implemented in the same academic year. In such cases, written notification of the revision will be mailed to all students currently enrolled.
The faculty of Rhodes College has the authority and the responsibility for establishing and maintaining those policies and procedures governing the academic standing of students at the College. Any deviation from the policies and procedures stated in this catalogue relating to academic standing requires the prior formal approval of the faculty. A compendium of all current policies and procedures in regard to the College is maintained in the office of the President.
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An applicant who wishes to apply for admission to Rhodes may do so any time after the end of his/her/their junior year in high school. Applicants may apply using the Common Application (www.commonapp.org). No application fee is required for first-year or transfer students.
Admission to Rhodes is competitive.
In addition to the application for admission, first-year applicants must submit an official high school transcript, a secondary school report, a teacher evaluation, and a midyear report (Regular Decision only). Applicants may provide standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) which can be self-reported. In addition to submitting the same application supporting documents as all other first-year applicants, home-schooled applicants are strongly recommended to participate in an interview with an admission counselor and may submit the results of two SAT Subject Tests from areas other than English or Mathematics. The deadlines for submitting the application for admission and all supporting documents are referenced in the following Early Decision Plans, Early Action Plan, and Regular Decision Plan sections. Please note that all accepted applicants are automatically considered for competitive scholarships. Transcripts and other documents required for admission become part of the permanent file of an enrolled student and cannot be returned or legally copied for the student or parent.
The College is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and endorses the principles contained in the Association’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
Academic Record. An applicant's academic record is of primary importance in the admission selection process. Applicants must complete sixteen or more academic units in high school, including at least four years of English, two years of the same foreign language (classical or modern), two years of laboratory science and two years of history or social science. Furthermore, applicants are expected to have completed the mathematics course sequence Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or their equivalent. A fourth year of high school mathematics, including trigonometry and advanced algebra is especially important for students who plan to study mathematics, natural science, computer science, economics or business administration. Applicants with slightly different high school curricula may be considered only if their records in other respects clearly indicate readiness for Rhodes’ program of study. Applicants are expected to have received or be in the process of receiving a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Special note is taken in the decision making process of honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, Option International Baccalaureate, accelerated or enriched courses. Applicants who have taken college-level courses and wish to receive credit at Rhodes for those courses should refer to “Transfer Credit” in the Requirements for a Degree section of this catalogue.
Standardized Test Scores. All applicants for admission have the option to submit standardized test scores, either ACT or SAT. If planning to apply with a test score, it is advisable for the applicant to take the test in the junior year as a means of adjusting to this type of examination or for Early Decision, Early Action, or Early Admission purposes. Any applicant who submits scores as a Regular Decision applicant should take the test no later than December of the senior year so that their scores will be available to the admission staff by January 15. At the time of application, scores may be provided in the secondary school record, self-reported by applicants or received from the testing agency. Test application forms may be obtained from high schools or by registering for them online at www.collegeboard.org (SAT) or www.act.org (ACT).
Supporting Documents. Additional supporting documents will be considered when deciding on an applicant's admissibility to the College. These documents include a listing of extracurricular involvements, leadership positions or summer experiences, short-answer questions, an application essay, a secondary school report, and a teacher’s evaluation.
Applicant Interest. A visit to the Rhodes campus (in addition to other demonstrations of interest) can be a deciding factor in making an admission decision. Interest may also be demonstrated by meeting with an admission officer locally, virtually or personally corresponding with the Office of Admission. An applicant's ability to pay may be a deciding factor when considering applicants who rank within the lowest range of admissible students.
The Dean of Admission has the discretion to deny any application to Rhodes College.
Applicants who wish to appeal their admission decision may do so by writing to the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid requesting reconsideration.
A campus visit is the best way to experience life at Rhodes. Applicants are encouraged to visit between Monday and Friday so that, in addition to a personal meeting with an admission representative or information session and a campus tour, they may attend a class and meet faculty (during the academic year). If they are being offered, high school seniors and transfer students may also arrange, through the Office of Admission, to spend one night in a residence hall.
Virtual visits allow applicants to experience a campus tour, information session, class, and a meeting with an admission counselor, coach, or faculty member while being remote. The Office of Admission is open year round from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays.
Prospective applicants and applicants may arrange a campus visit online at www.rhodes.edu/visit. Questions concerning a campus visit may be addressed to our Campus Visit Coordinator at 1-800-844-5969 or, locally, 901-843-3700.
Applicants who are certain they want to attend Rhodes may wish to take advantage of either Early Decision I (ED I) or Early Decision II (ED II). Under these plans, the applicant must submit an application for admission, high school transcript (including grades for the first marking period of the senior year), secondary school report, letters of recommendation, and the Early Decision Agreement form by November 1 for Early Decision I or January 15 for Early Decision II. Standardized test scores may be submitted by the applicant for consideration. The applicant may apply to other colleges, but not under any other Early Decision Plan. If accepted and provided adequate financial assistance, the applicant agrees to withdraw all applications submitted to other institutions, file no additional applications, and enroll at Rhodes.
Early Decision applicants who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Office of Financial Aid by November 1 for Early Decision I and November 15 for Early Decision II in order to determine eligibility for non-federal financial assistance as well as for federal and/or state financial assistance.
Under the Early Decision Plans, the College agrees to render a decision on admission by November 15 for Early Decision I and February 1 for Early Decision II. Accepted applicants who are applying for need-based financial aid and have submitted the FAFSA will be contacted by the Office of Financial Aid concerning their request by November 15 for Early Decision I and February 1 for Early Decision II.
Early Decision is a binding agreement, designed for applicants for whom Rhodes is their top college choice. If accepted under the Early Decision Plan (and provided with financial assistance considered adequate by the applicant), the applicant is expected to submit the required deposit (as explained under Enrollment Deposit) by December 15 for Early Decision I and February 15 for Early Decision II. Offers of admission and financial aid to accepted applicants who do not enroll at the college will be rescinded.
If a decision on the application cannot be reached, the applicant will be notified that the application will be deferred and guaranteed unbiased consideration under Regular Decision.
Applicants who wish to know of their admission decision earlier in the year but are not prepared to make an enrollment decision prior to May 1 may wish to apply under our Early Action Plan. Early Action is an excellent option for applicants who are comfortable presenting their application earlier in the process.
Under this plan, the applicant must submit an application for admission, high school transcript, secondary school report, and letters of recommendation by November 15. Optional standardized test scores, if submitted, must also be provided by November 15.
Early Action applicants who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Office of Financial Aid by November 15 in order to determine eligibility for non-federal financial assistance as well as for federal and/or state financial assistance.
Under the Early Action Plan, the Office of Admission will render an admission decision by January 15. Applicants will be notified of any scholarships and/or need-based aid they are eligible to receive by January 15. Admitted students have until May 1 to submit their enrollment deposit.
For various reasons, the Office of Admission may choose to defer an application to Regular Decision. The applicant will be notified that the application will be deferred and reconsidered under Regular Decision.
Under this plan, applicants must submit an application for admission, high school transcript, secondary school report, and letters of recommendation by January 15. Optional standardized test scores, if submitted, must be provided by January 15.
Regular Decision applicants who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 15.
Under the Regular Decision Plan, the Office of Admissions will render an admission decision by April 1. Applicants will also be notified of any scholarships and/or need-based aid they are eligible to receive by April 1. Admitted applicants have until May 1 to submit their enrollment deposit.
High school students who wish to enroll at Rhodes as degree-seeking students prior to completion of their secondary schooling may apply under the Early Admission Plan. This option is provided for those students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and motivation in secondary school and are ready to experience the challenges of a college education earlier than normal.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must submit an application for admission, a high school transcript including grades for five semesters of course work, a secondary school report, a teacher’s evaluation, SAT or ACT test scores, and have a personal meeting with an admission representative. Successful applicants will have satisfied Rhodes’ general admission requirements, including the academic units requirements outlined under “Admission Selection Process” above. Normally, it will be necessary for an Early Admission applicant to enroll at a local college or university in the summer prior to their enrollment at Rhodes in order to fulfill any academic requirements.
Early Admission applicants must normally have the support of their secondary school counselor and of their parents in order to be considered for admission under the plan.
Applicants who have been accepted for admission and wish to delay their enrollment at Rhodes for a semester or a year may request Deferred Enrollment by writing the Dean of Admission. The letter requesting Deferred Enrollment must indicate the length of time requested for deferral, the reason for requesting the deferral, and the proposed actions of the applicant during the time of the deferral. The Dean of Admission will respond to the deferral request in writing. If deferred enrollment is granted, the applicant must submit a nonrefundable $1,000.00 enrollment deposit to the Office of Admission. Applicants who have been accepted from the wait list are typically not offered deferred enrollment. The Dean of Admission may waive the increased enrollment deposit in certain cases.
Accepted applicants requesting deferral who have been awarded one of the College’s competitive scholarships or fellowships may retain the award.
Deferred applicants may not enroll in additional high school course work or in more than two college courses for credit in any one semester/term during their time of deferral. Doing so nullifies their admission and scholarship offers (if any) and requires new admission and scholarship decisions to be rendered. Applicants wishing to enroll in college courses are advised to consult with the Office of Admission to ensure credit will transfer to Rhodes.
Rhodes welcomes applications from students who wish to transfer from other accredited colleges or universities. Applicants who have enrolled in more than two courses in any one semester or term at another college or university are considered transfer students. Applicants who have not graduated from high school, but have taken college course work, are not considered transfer students.
A transfer applicant should go to www.commonapp.org to access the Common App online for transfer students. The applicant should have official transcripts from his/her/their secondary school and all postsecondary institutions attended sent directly to the Office of Admission. Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Unofficial copies of transcripts and score reports may be accepted by the Office of Admission for review purposes, although official copies must be sent before an accepted applicant enrolls. Transfer applicants must submit a college instructor evaluation, a College Official’s Report and a personal letter explaining the reason(s) for wanting to transfer to Rhodes. Transfer applicants who have previously applied for admission to Rhodes may complete a Reapply Form in lieu of the Common Application and submit a final high school transcript, college transcript, College Official's Report and explanation of why they wish to transfer to be considered for admission.
Transfer applicants applying for January entrance must also submit a Mid-Semester Grade Report (available on www.rhodes.edu) containing grade estimates from their professors. Admission and scholarship decisions are made in the context of both the secondary and post-secondary academic record. Prior college work is evaluated in light of Rhodes’ established degree requirements. Transfer applicants whose prior work is not compatible with a Rhodes degree program may find it necessary to extend their college career in order to complete all requirements for a degree.
Rhodes’ admission policy is to only consider transfer applications from students who are in good standing at the last institution attended. Those under academic or disciplinary suspension are not encouraged to apply to Rhodes until eligible for readmission to the suspending institution.
Transfer from an unaccredited college requires a more thorough analysis of academic credentials. If accepted, the applicant will be placed on probationary status for one academic year and will be expected to maintain a record satisfactory to the Faculty Standards and Standing Committee. Prospective applicants coming from colleges not accredited by a regional accrediting agency may find the acceptance of transfer credit to be very limited.
For more information regarding the transfer of credit, see “Transfer Credit” in the Requirements for a Degree section of this catalogue.
Rhodes encourages international students living both abroad and in the United States to apply for admission. International students are those individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents (resident alien status) of the United States.
In addition to those documents required of all first-year or transfer applicants, international applicants must have the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Duolingo English Test (DET) forwarded to the Office of Admission from the appropriate testing agency. The English Proficiency exams are not required for native English-speaking applicants or if English is the primary language of instruction for at least two years of secondary school. International applicants may apply as test-optional and choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores but must still submit TOEFL/IELTS/DET scores, as applicable. All transcripts must include a certified English translation. International applicants who have studied at other colleges or universities must have official transcripts from those institutions sent to Rhodes.
All international applicants must submit the Rhodes Financial Supplement, which serves as the Certification of Finances which is required for issuance of a student visa from the United States government. International applicants may be eligible and competitive for merit-based scholarships ranging from US $12,000 to $40,000.
Rhodes strives to meet the demonstrated financial need of accepted international applicants. Need-based financial aid for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens) is determined from the Rhodes Non-Citizen Financial Supplement. Aid is awarded in the form of grants or "gift" aid, which varies in dollar amounts according to each applicant's demonstrated financial need. Accepted international applicants may also be considered for on-campus student employment.
Applicants who give evidence of sufficient academic ability may be admitted as special students to a course of study not leading directly to a degree, but allowing them to pursue that work for which they are best prepared and/or which they particularly need. Special students may enroll in no more than two classes, or for no more than eight credits per semester. Special students who wish to audit classes are limited to taking one course per semester.
Special students are not eligible to live in the residence halls or participate in intercollegiate athletics, fraternity or sorority membership, or other extracurricular activities. In addition, special students are not eligible for any Rhodes or federal financial aid funds. Directed Inquiries are not ordinarily available to special students. Should a special student subsequently become a degree candidate, credits earned while a special student are applicable towards the degree sought.
The deadline for submission of a special student application, including most recent transcript from high school or college, is two weeks prior to the beginning of a new semester/term.
Special student admission material is submitted only once. Students who have attended Rhodes as a special student and wish to continue their studies as a special student should report directly to Rhodes Express and register for classes during the first three days of a new semester/term.
Special students who have enrolled in two or more courses at another institution must reapply for special student status through the Office of Admission. A student seeking readmission as a special student will normally be held to the same academic standards as full-time, degree-seeking students at Rhodes.
Special students are held to the same standards of academic progress regarding academic probation and suspension as degree-seeking students.
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn from the College and have taken two courses or less in any one term at another institution, and students who have been academically suspended from Rhodes and wish to return, must apply for readmission through the Faculty Standards and Standing Committee.
Returning students, including those who have already graduated from Rhodes, must complete an Application for Readmission (obtained from the Registrar’s Office) which requests current information about the student, including an account of activities and educational experiences during the absence from Rhodes. In many cases interviews with the Dean of the Faculty and the Dean of Students will be necessary to complete the readmission process. Students seeking to be readmitted must initiate their requests at least two months prior to the beginning of a new semester.
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn from Rhodes and have taken more than two courses in any one term or semester at another institution are considered transfer students. These students must apply for readmission to Rhodes through the Office of Admission submitting the required applications and supporting documents.
Rhodes allows high school students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and motivation to begin their college work while completing their secondary school course of study. Such a student may enroll in up to two courses per semester at Rhodes.
To be eligible for the Rhodes High School Scholars Program, an applicant must complete an admission application; have scored at least 1140 on the SAT Critical Reading and Math tests or 25 on the ACT; rank in the upper one-fifth of his/her/their class; have a positive high school recommendation; and have a personal interview with an admission representative.
Course fees per credit hour are the same as Special Student tuition (see “Special Fees and Deposits” in the Expenses section). Financial aid is typically not available for students participating in the program. Participation in the High School Scholars Program will require coordination of the student’s college and high school course schedules. The Office of Admission will gladly assist the students, teachers, and counselors with these arrangements.
Rhodes will typically grant course credit to entering students who score either 4 or 5 on a College Board Advanced Placement examination. Those who score 3 on an Advanced Placement examination may enroll in advanced course work if the relevant department recommends it.
Rhodes recognizes the Cambridge Pre-U, A-Level and AS-level exams, International Baccalaureate, and Option International Baccalaureate academic programs and welcomes for review the submission of scores on these examinations. Course credit is typically granted for examinations on each of these programs passed with sufficiently high scores: M3 or higher in Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject: C or higher in Cambridge A and AS levels: 5, 6 or 7 in IB Higher Level; 13 or higher in OIB. An IB score of 4 may qualify a student for advanced course work, subject to review by the appropriate academic department.
A maximum combined total of thirty-two (32) credits may be earned through Advanced Placement, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and Option International Baccalaureate examinations.
Advanced Placement, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and Option International Baccalaureate credit may not be used to satisfy Rhodes’ Foundation requirements except for scores in English and, in certain subjects, scores of 5 on AP exams, D3 or higher on Cambridge Pre-U exams, 6 or 7 on IB higher-level exams, and 16 or higher on Option International Baccalaureate exams. All students must take the Rhodes placement test in the appropriate language to determine proficiency and placement, including students who took an AP language exam in that language. For more information about Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit, go to rhodes.edu/registrat/1330.asp.
An applicant, who has successfully completed advanced secondary school education, including the British Advanced Level Examinations, the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, or the equivalent, may receive some advanced standing or transfer credit at Rhodes for that work. Such credit is not granted, however, until the applicant has enrolled at Rhodes, at which time his/her/their credentials will be reviewed by the Registrar and the academic departments in which the credit(s) will be applied.
In order to reserve a place in the class, all accepted applicants must submit a non-refundable $500.00 enrollment deposit to the College. Mailed deposits must be postmarked no later than our deadline of May 1 (December 15 for Early Decision I; February 15 for Early Decision II; June 15 for transfer students). The deposit is not an extra charge but is credited to the student’s account and deducted from other expenses. The balance of the first tuition, fees, room and board payment is due in early August. The College cannot guarantee that a residence hall room will be available unless this balance is paid at that time.
All new students are expected to attend the Open Rhodes Orientation program during the summer prior to enrollment and to be present for Welcome Week, which immediately precedes the opening of the College. Orientation is designed to acquaint new students with the traditions, ideals, academic expectations, and regulations of Rhodes and to give them an opportunity to plan their courses of study in consultation with members of the faculty. During orientation and Welcome Week, new students will also meet with the representatives of various student organizations, take placement tests, receive instruction in the use of the library, participate in social events and attend discussions with administrative officers of the College. Additional information about the Open Rhodes summer orientation program is available online at https://rhodes.edu/admission-aid/admitted-students/summer-orientation.
A complete medical examination and record of immunization are required of all full-time new students. This medical examination should take place prior to matriculation. The results of the examination along with immunization records, recorded on a form provided by the College, must be on file in the College Student Health Center before registration. Failure to provide the form may result in not being permitted to register and not being provided medical services until the form has been received. In the case of insufficient or missing medical data, the student may be granted provisional registration. Proof of health insurance is required of all students. A copy of your insurance card will be requested with the completed Health Form. Failure to provide proof of insurance may result in not being permitted to register and will result in not being provided medical services.
Office of Admission business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Central Time). Additional information is available upon request. Contact:
Office of Admission
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690
Telephone: 901-843-3700 or toll-free 1-800-844-5969
Fax: 901-843-3631
E-mail: adminfo@rhodes.edu
Online: rhodes.edu/admission
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The cost of an education at Rhodes is of concern to students, their families, and to the College. Rhodes has been able to hold charges for tuition, room, and board to about 75% of the total cost of a student’s education. The College’s success in annual fundraising and the substantial income derived from the endowment have enabled Rhodes to hold costs below those at many comparable colleges. The tuition charge includes some services in the College Health Services Center, admission to athletic events, and a wide range of activities sponsored by academic departments or the College at large. The student activity fee supports student publications and student organizations, as well as many College-sponsored social activities which are held throughout the year. A summary of costs for the 2022-2023 academic year is listed below; students should bear in mind that charges for textbooks and supplies are not included.
|
|
Semester |
Year |
|
Tuition |
$26,000.00 |
$52,000.00 |
|
Activity Fee |
155.00 |
310.00 |
|
Tuition Refund Coverage (Resident) |
|
439.00 |
|
Tuition Refund Coverage (Commuter) |
|
356.00 |
|
Room Type |
Meals Per Week |
Semester |
Year |
|
Standard Multiple |
15 |
5,920.00 |
11,840.00 |
|
Standard Single |
15 |
6,520.00 |
13,040.00 |
|
Standard Multiple |
Unlimited |
6,148.00 |
12,296.00 |
|
Standard Single |
Unlimited |
6,748.00 |
13,496.00 |
|
East Village A & B Multiple |
7 |
5,578.00 |
11,156.00 |
|
East Village A & B Single |
7 |
5,865.00 |
11,730.00 |
|
East Village A & B Multiple |
15 |
6,770.00 |
13,540.00 |
|
East Village A & B Single |
15 |
7,057.00 |
14,114.00 |
|
East Village A & B Multiple |
Unlimited |
6,998.00 |
13,996.00 |
|
East Village A & B Single |
Unlimited |
7,285.00 |
14,570.00 |
|
West Village / East Village C Multiple |
15 |
6,595.00 |
13,190.00 |
|
West Village / East Village C Single |
15 |
6,941.00 |
13,882.00 |
|
West Village / East Village C Multiple |
Unlimited |
6,823.00 |
13,646.00 |
|
West Village / East Village C Single |
Unlimited |
7,169.00 |
14,338.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Multiple |
7 |
5,578.00 |
11,156.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Single |
7 |
5,865.00 |
11,730.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Multiple |
15 |
6,770.00 |
13,540.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Single |
15 |
7,057.00 |
14,114.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Multiple |
Unlimited |
6,998.00 |
13,996.00 |
|
Parkway Hall / Spann Place Single |
Unlimited |
7,285.00 |
14,570.00 |
|
Commuter |
5 |
889.00 |
1,778.00 |
|
Commuter |
7 |
1,228.00 |
2,456.00 |
|
Commuter |
15 |
1,891.00 |
3,782.00 |
|
Commuter |
Unlimited |
2,409.00 |
4,818.00 |
The regular college plan provides for payment of tuition and other charges in two installments. The payment for the Fall Semester is due August 9th, and the payment for the Spring Semester is due November 22nd. Students are billed less deposits already made.
If monthly payments are preferred by parents and/or guardians, Rhodes allows such payments through Nelnet (800-722-4867, https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/rhodescollege/). A link for enrolling in the monthly payment plan offered by Nelnet will be included with the fall semester e-bill sent in July. If a monthly plan is chosen, arrangements should be made prior to the date the first payment is due.
The College has also made arrangements with A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. to offer a tuition refund coverage plan to Rhodes parents that will provide a refund in case of illness or accident causing the student to withdraw before the semester is completed. Information concerning the tuition refund plan that details the protection provided and cost of the coverage will be provided to parents before the first payment is due. Parents and students have the option of waiving the coverage prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Regulations Regarding Billing and Payment
A bill for the tuition charge along with applicable room and board and other charges will be sent electronically before each due date to the student and those whom the student has set up as authorized payers in the QuikPay billing and payment system. Unless prior arrangements acceptable to the Bursar of the College are made, a student’s account not paid in full at the due date will be regarded as delinquent. A student whose account is delinquent will be denied the privileges of registration, attending classes, obtaining academic transcripts, using College facilities, or being admitted to graduation.
Students may enroll in courses totaling up to nineteen credits in each semester. Students desiring to enroll in more than nineteen credits during a semester should consult the section of the catalogue on “Fall or Spring Semester Registration and Course Load” appearing under “Academic Regulations.” A student approved to enroll in more than nineteen credits in a semester must pay the extra credit hour fee even if the student eventually withdraws from the overload credit.
Once a student moves into a residence hall room, room and board charges for the full semester are due and payable on the student’s account. Even if the student moves out of the room during the semester, the full room and board charges for that semester remain due on the student’s account. Because of the high demand for College housing, the student who is not withdrawing from Rhodes and is a resident only in the Fall Semester will be fined $500 if he/she is not moved out of the room by the day after the last final examination of the Fall Semester.
Students living in the residence halls are required to choose either the 15 meals per week dining plan or the unlimited, all-access dining plan. Students living in East Village A, East Village B, Parkway Hall, or Spann Place also have the option of choosing the 7 meals per week dining plan. There are no exceptions to this policy. Meals may be taken in either the Burrow Refectory or with a cash equivalency in the Lynx Lair. Students will be given the opportunity to choose the board plan they prefer prior to the start of the school year. Students may change their board option by contacting Rhodes Express prior to the beginning of the next semester. Once the board plan has begun for a semester, no further changes may be made. Non-resident students may purchase one of the commuter meal plan options by contacting Rhodes Express prior to the beginning of the semester.
All students living in the residence halls must pay the full comprehensive tuition, regardless of the number of credit hours taken in the semester.
If at some point it becomes necessary to turn the student account over for collection, the student will be required to reimburse the College the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by the College in such collection efforts.
Withdrawal Policy
All requests for withdrawal must be initiated by the student through the Office of Student Development and Academic Services. The official date of withdrawal will be the last day that the student attended class. Once the Bursar has received all the necessary information concerning the withdrawal, the financial accounts of the student will be settled based upon the policies below. Involuntary withdrawals (i.e. suspensions or expulsions) are handled the same as voluntary withdrawals in that tuition and other fees remain due for the semester in which the suspension or expulsion occurs.
TUITION: If a student has attended classes, the full semester’s tuition is due and payable to the College regardless of the date of withdrawal, unless the student withdraws due to protracted illness or injury. Should this illness be certified by a physician, psychologist, or other qualified professional that it prevents the completion of the semester’s academic work, a pro-rata charge for tuition will be made on the following basis (“days” is defined as days when classes are scheduled, i.e. five days per week).
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Withdrawal Date |
Pro-rata Semester Tuition Due |
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First 10 days of semester |
25% |
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11th through 25th day |
50% |
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26th through 35th day |
75% |
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After 35th day of semester |
100% |
FINANCIAL AID: Rhodes financial aid remains credited to the account on the same basis as the charge for tuition above. When a student leaves the college, however, federal, state, and/or institutional financial aid funds may need to be returned to the entity providing the funding. The Bursar will determine the amount of unearned financial aid received by the student. The return of those funds may create a balance due to the college, and it is the student’s responsibility to pay that balance.
ROOM AND BOARD: The full room and board charges for the semester remain due and payable for any semester the student occupies a residence hall room. The charges remain due regardless of the date or reason for withdrawal. There are no pro-rata refunds of room and board charges.
ACTIVITY FEE: The full activity fee charge for the semester remains due and payable for any semester the student attends classes, regardless of the date or reason for withdrawal.
Special Fees and Deposits
Enrollment Deposit. $500.00. Applies to incoming students only. The deposit, due by May 1, is non-refundable.
Open Rhodes (orientation) Fee. $200.00
Education Major Licensure Program for Post-baccalaureate Students. $7,500.00
Part-time Tuition (Undergraduate non-resident degree candidates taking 11 credit hours or less or graduate non-resident degree candidates taking 7 credit hours or less). $2,225.00 per credit hour.
Special Student Tuition (Students not seeking a degree at Rhodes). $1,180.00 per credit hour.
Special Student Tuition, Audit Rate. $590.00 per credit hour.
Summer Course Tuition, 2022. $900.00 per credit hour.
Summer Directed Inquiry and Internship Tuition, 2022. $590.00 per credit hour. All students earning Rhodes credit for directed inquiries and internships during the summer must be charged this rate in order to receive the credit.
Extra Credit Hour Fee. $820.00 per credit hour. This fee is charged of degree-seeking students enrolling in more than nineteen (19) credits in a semester.
Applied Music Fee. Students enrolled in applied music will be charged an additional fee of $490.00 per credit hour for private lessons. After the first applied music lesson, this applied lesson fee is nonrefundable.
Once declared, Music majors will have the Applied Music fees waived for up to eight (8) credits of their principal applied instrument. Music majors taking more than eight (8) credits of Applied Music and lessons taken prior to declaration of the major will be charged the applied fee for those credits.
Once declared, Music minors will have the Applied Music fees waived for up to four (4) credits of Applied Music and lessons taken prior to declaration of the minor will be charged the applied fee for those credits.
If a student fails to graduate as a music major or minor, the applied lesson fees that would have otherwise been assessed will be retroactively added to the student’s account.
NOTE: Music Talent Award and Fine Arts Award recipients' conditions for waivers of Applied Music fees are outlined in their award letters, which supersedes music major and minor fee waivers as contained here.
Extended Living During Winter Recess Fee (for certain dorms). $500.00
Late Enrollment Clearance Fee. $50.00
Late Payment Fee. $25.00
Key Fob Replacement Fee. $25.00
Student ID Card Replacement Fee. $10.00
Printed from: https://catalog.rhodes.edu/general-information/expenses
Financial Aid
Rhodes invests substantial funds in institutional financial assistance to help make it possible for students who are admitted to the College to attend. Currently, approximately 90% of Rhodes students receive some form of federal, state, institutional, or outside financial assistance, with total assistance amounting to over $100 million.
Most aid awarded by the College is offered as a combination of grant, loan and student employment. Rhodes takes full advantage of the available federal and state financial assistance programs when awarding financial aid to students. Additionally, through the generosity of loyal alumni and other friends of the College, Rhodes students benefit from a generous competitive fellowship and scholarship program.
General PoliciesAll prospective students who want consideration for federal, state, and institutional assistance, including Early Decision applicants, 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, including Early Decision applicants, must complete the CSS PROFILE or the Institutional Supplemental Application to receive institutional grant funding. Failure to complete one of these applications may result in the reduction or elimination of awarded institutional aid. The code for Rhodes to receive the CSS PROFILE results is 1730.
Submit the CSS PROFILE (https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org) or Institutional Supplemental Application (student portal) and/or the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) by the following dates, according to admission plan:
Notification of financial aid awards for admitted applicants are as follows:
A student transferring to Rhodes who is seeking financial assistance must submit a CSS PROFILE (https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org) or Institutional Supplemental Application by March 1 and a valid FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) by March 1 in order to determine financial need for the upcoming year.
A transfer student shall be eligible for all forms of financial aid (except Bellingrath Fellowships, Bonner Scholarships, ACS and Day Scholars) provided:
NOTE: The number of semesters for which a transfer student may receive Rhodes-funded aid is based on the classification of the student upon enrollment. For example, if a transfer student enrolls at Rhodes as a sophomore, that student may receive Rhodes-funded aid for a total of six (6) semesters. A student enrolling as a junior may receive Rhodes-funded aid for a total of four semesters, and so forth.
Financial Aid Application Procedures for Currently Enrolled/Returning StudentsCurrently enrolled/returning students who wish to continue eligibility for federal financial aid and for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships (TELS) and the TN State Grants (for Tennessee residents) must complete the FAFSA. Rhodes encourages students to complete the Renewal FAFSA as soon as possible prior to March 1. Returning Tennessee students who qualified for the State grant (TSAA) in previous years must complete the FAFSA by February 1 to be considered for renewal.
The Department of Education will send FAFSA renewal notices to students in October of each year via email. Returning students who are reapplying for financial aid do not need to resubmit the CSS PROFILE or the Institutional Supplemental Application.
Financial Aid AwardsIf the results of the FAFSA reveal that a student has a financial need, Rhodes generally offers the student a financial aid award that consists of gift aid (federal and state grants) and self-help (loans and student employment). Rhodes funds, federal funds, state funds and funds provided to the student through outside organizations are all considered a part of the need-based financial aid package and are applied to need first, per federal regulations. The need-based programs commonly available at Rhodes are listed below.
Federal Direct Loans are either subsidized or unsubsidized:
Repayment details for both subsidized and unsubsidized loans:
Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.
Office of Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-139
Telephone: (888) 728-7228
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid (http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid)
If you have questions, please contact:
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 901-843-3278 (local) 800-844-5969 (toll-free)
Email: finaid@rhodes.edu
Student EmploymentStudent employment programs at Rhodes include the Student Employment Program @ Rhodes (SE@R) and the Rhodes Student Associate Program (RSAP). When an offer of student employment of any type is extended by the College and accepted by the student, this offer does not guarantee that the student will earn the full amount awarded. The student will be paid only for the hours worked, and the award amount represents maximum gross wages a student may earn. Earnings are paid directly to the student; they are not credited to the student’s account in the Bursar’s Office. To begin work, a student employee must have submitted an I-9 and a W-4 form to the college. These documents may be submitted to Rhodes Express with proper identification for processing.
Financial need is not a consideration in awarding scholarships and fellowships at Rhodes, with the exception of the Bonner Scholarship. Federal regulations, however, do require that any assistance, including scholarships and fellowships, first apply towards the demonstrated need when awarding need-based aid.
Rhodes’ scholarships and fellowships are awarded only to entering students at the time of admission. Returning students not initially offered a competitive scholarship or fellowship will not be considered for a competitive scholarship or fellowship at a later time. Returning students who have been awarded a competitive scholarship or fellowship will not be considered for scholarships or fellowships of greater value as they progress through Rhodes.
All qualified applicants are automatically considered for Rhodes' scholarships and fellowships, unless a separate application is required and specified.
Please note: A description of our broader Fellowship Program, which provides opportunities for research, service, creative activities, internships and study abroad during the academic year and over the summer can be found in the Opportunities for Individualized Study section of this catalogue. Many of these opportunities include stipends.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a candidate’s academic record, leadership, character, and personal achievements. Competitive scholarships may be renewed for a maximum of three renewals provided the student meets the financial aid satisfactory academic progress standards, enrolled in undergraduate program and maintains the GPA requirements of the scholarship; however, the student must maintain full-time student status (at least 12 credits) through the extended drop period of each semester. The total amount of Rhodes-funded scholarships, fellowships and grants may not exceed direct charges of tuition, fees, room, and board. Students receiving institutional aid in excess of tuition will be subject to a reduction if they live off campus. Rhodes funds are not available to students enrolled less than full-time (at least 12 credits) unless an exception is formally approved by the Accessibility Support Committee (see Reduced Course Load).
Rhodes scholarships, fellowships, and grants may only be used for study at Rhodes or for approved study in an affiliate study abroad program.
Rhodes institutional aid may be received up to (8) semesters as long as the student meets the SAP
standards for renewal of financial aid and, for competitive scholarships and fellowships, maintains
the required GPA Scholarships are awarded to entering students based on the candidate’s academic record, leadership, character, and personal achievements include:
Dean’s Scholarships are awarded to outstanding entering students who exemplify high academic standards, exemplify leadership in their community, and diversify the cultural demography of the college.
The following scholarships include an opportunity for a one-time fellowship worth up to the equivalent of $5,000 for a summer's worth of study in an approved area of the student's choosing through the College's Fellowship Program (fellowships@rhodes.edu):
A description of our broader Fellowship Program can be found in the Opportunities for Individualized Study section of the catalogue.
At Rhodes, we have taken traditional scholarships a step further by allowing students to invest in themselves through professional internships, community service, research or other requirements in exchange for financial assistance. In addition to funding, recipients of fellowships receive real-world experience that puts their education into action. Competitive fellowships for incoming students are awarded to students based on academic ability, leadership, character, personal achievement, or special talents and provide service, research, or internship opportunities to recipients. Most fellowships require the submission of a separate application through the Fellowships Office.
Fellowships may be renewed for up to three times provided the student meets the financial aid satisfactory academic progress standards, the GPA requirements of the fellowship, and the service, internship, research, or other requirements of the fellowship. In addition, the student must maintain full-time student status (at least 12 credits) through the extended drop period of each semester to continue to receive the fellowship. The total amount of Rhodes-funded scholarships, fellowships and grants may not exceed tuition, fees, room and board. Rhodes funds are not available to students enrolled less than full-time (at least 12 credits) unless an exception is formally approved by Student Accessibility Services (see Student Accessibility Services). Rhodes scholarships, fellowships, and grants may only be used for study at Rhodes or for approved Rhodes affiliate study abroad program. Rhodes institutional aid may be received up to (8) semesters as long as the student meets the SAP standards for renewal of financial aid and, for competitive scholarships and fellowships, maintains the required GPA.
National Presbyterian College Scholarships
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon Street Mezzanine
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid
Army ROTC
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
(901)678-2933
Students not selected for a CSP scholarship, if eligible, can compete for scholarship through the In College Scholarship Program (ICSP) once they are enrolled at Rhodes and in AFROTC. These scholarships include:
All AFROTC scholarship programs include a $900 per year book allowance. Students who receive the Type 2 scholarships through CSP or ISCP are eligible to compete for an upgrade to 80 percent of tuition and fees.
AFROTC and Rhodes Grant
Navy ROTC
The University of Memphis
120 Hayden Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-4353
To apply for either benefit:
Fax: 901-843-3435
Email: morganm@rhodes.edu
Deliver in person to Rhodes Express, Michael Morgan
Mail: Rhodes College
Attn: Financial Aid
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
In compliance with PL:115:407 Section 103: Any covered individual will be able to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
1. The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
2. 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
Rhodes College will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.
Trademark Information
‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)”.
More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."
Students who, due to the impact of a disability, are unable to meet the minimum credit hour per semester standard set by the college (12 hours for undergraduate students), may request an accommodation for a reduced course load with full-time status through Student Accessibility Services. Students approved for this accommodation will be entitled to the same rights and privileges as other full-time students, including consideration for financial aid. The amount of aid awarded, however, will be reduced to the proportionate amount that corresponds with the student’s course load. For example, a minimum of twelve (12) credits per semester is required to receive Rhodes-funded student aid as a full-time student. If a student has received approval from Student Accessibility Services to be considered a full-time student for a course load of eight (8) credits in a given semester, the Rhodes-funded aid will be reduced to 2/3 of the amount it would have been if the student were taking twelve (12) or more credits. A course load of six (6) credits will always be considered to be half-time. No Rhodes-funded aid will be available to any student who is enrolled less than half- time. Additionally, approved students will be eligible to receive Rhodes- funded aid for a maximum of twelve (12) semesters or 150% of the standard time required for completion of a Bachelor’s degree; the total Rhodes-funded aid will be limited to the amount the student would have received for eight (8) semesters taking standard course loads.
Renewal of Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must be maintained for renewal of federal (TITLE IV), state, and institutional aid, including Federal Direct PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students). Per federal guidelines, all students must obtain:
*Certain scholarships and fellowships require a higher GPA for renewal. For individual requirements, see below under Scholarships and Fellowships.
Students must also be aware of their pace toward graduation. The following schedule outlines the pace needed to graduate in eight (8) semesters:
NOTE: These standards apply to satisfactory academic progress for financial aid only and do not establish class standing. If changes to the policy above occur prior to the next publication of the Catalogue, the online version of the Catalogue will be updated while awaiting the next publication date for the bound Catalogue.
Additional Requirements: In addition to SAP requirements, students must meet the following requirement to renew federal (Title IV), state, and institutional aid, including Federal PLUS:
Duration of Financial Aid: If students meet the above requirements, the duration of their aid will be renewed as follows:
Review of Financial Aid: Grades and cumulative earned credits are reviewed at the end of each academic year for all students, unless stated otherwise by the Director of Financial Aid. Enrollment status is based on the recorded enrollment at the end of the “extended drop period” each term.
Variance to Reinstate Financial Aid: Should a student become ineligible to receive financial aid due to not meeting the above minimum standards, the student may appeal for a variance from the satisfactory academic progress requirements for one term. The appeal should be submitted to the Director of Financial Aid in writing by email or by letter. If the variance request is approved, the student’s aid will be reinstated based on the conditions and length of the approval as stated by the Director of Financial Aid. This decision is communicated via Rhodes email to the student.
Definitions and regulations concerning full-time student status, course schedule changes, unauthorized withdrawal from class, and removal of conditional grades are stated in other sections of the College Catalogue.
9th Semester Awards (Scholarship/Grant)
Rhodes provides eligible students with institutional merit scholarship and grants for up to eight semesters or the completion of their Rhodes degree, whichever comes first. Students wishing to continue their education for a 9th semester may apply for an exception to this policy by submitting a letter to the Director of Financial Aid outlining a proposal for continuing their education at Rhodes. While institutional priority will be to fund students seeking their primary undergraduate degree. Rhodes may, depending on available resources and demonstrated need, provide institutional funding proportional of previous semesters awards not to exceed 50% tuition for the enrolled semester. Students seeking grant funding for the 9th semester must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the senior year. Students must provide parental income when completing the FAFSA as an undergraduate student.
Students approved for a 9th semester award may enroll less than full-time for the 9th semester of aid; in such case they will receive a prorated disbursement of the 9th semester award. Rhodes will not provide institutional funding to replace state or federal assistance that has been exhausted by prior enrollment.
The awarding of the exception applies to 9th semester and does not extend to semesters beyond that period. Students in their 9th semester may only receive federal PELL Grant, State Grants and/or SEOG for classes required to complete their major. Regardless of enrollment Pell Grant will adjusted to either Three quarter, Half or Less Than Half-time to match the hours required for the major. SEOG will be cancelled if hours needed is less than 12 hours. Students may request an award by completing the form attached to this link. https://stuinfo.rhodes.edu/register/ninthsemesteraid
Scholarships
Revision of Financial Aid Awards
Financial aid is dynamic and may change as new information becomes available to the Rhodes Financial Aid Office. Any financial aid package is subject to revision (even during the academic year) for any of the following reasons:
Please note that any aid reduced based on the above will not be replaced by Rhodes- funded grant.
Financial Aid for Study AbroadRhodes students enrolled in study abroad programs administered (sponsored) by Rhodes (European Studies, Rhodes Exchange programs and Rhodes Affiliated Programs) are eligible for competitive-based, need-based financial aid from Rhodes, federal and /or state aid for one semester- or year-long program. In addition to the included program costs, students participating in a study abroad program should budget for additional expenses such as airfare, books, supplies, incidental expenses and ground transportation. Meals may or may not be included depending on the program.
All forms of financial aid for which the student would normally qualify will be applicable, including Rhodes grants and scholarships, Tennessee state grants /scholarships, campus-based Title IV and other Title IV funds, as well as any outside loans or scholarships the student might have. However, the sum of Rhodes need-based grant and competitive-based scholarship awarded for the term of the program may not exceed the tuition charge at Rhodes for one semester (or, for an academic year for programs of that duration). Student employment income will be replaced by additional loan, if requested, and need in excess of the cost of attending Rhodes will be met by loan or by the student’s family.
Rhodes students receiving financial assistance from the College who choose to participate in one of Rhodes’ exchange programs are considered to be Rhodes students. The financial aid awarded to the student to meet the costs of the exchange program are considered expended for that term. In other words, a student who elects to participate in an exchange program is considered to have used one of the 8 total semesters of institutional eligibility of aid.
Students will not be eligible for either Rhodes need-based financial aid or for Rhodes competitive scholarship/fellowship aid for more than one study abroad program during their time at Rhodes.
The above policies apply to study abroad programs that occur during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Summer study abroad programs are excluded, as no Rhodes need-based aid or competitive scholarships/fellowships are available for summer study abroad.
Rhodes students enrolled in study abroad programs administered (sponsored) by Rhodes (European Studies, Rhodes exchange and Rhodes Affiliate Partner programs) are eligible for merit based and need-based financial aid from Rhodes. These funds are only available for one program during a student’s time of study at Rhodes. Students in Study Abroad Programs may only receive federal PELL Grant, SEOG and/or State funding for classes required to complete their major. Regardless of enrollment Pell Grant will adjusted to either Three quarter, Half or Less Than Half-time to match the hours required for the major. SEOG will be cancelled if hours needed is less than 12 hours.
Post-Baccalaureate AidStudents admitted to the Masters of Science in Accounting Program are automatically considered for a departmental scholarship with no additional forms required to be filed. Departmental scholarships for students in the M.S. in Accounting Program are merit based; financial need is not a consideration. Selection for a scholarship is based upon the candidate’s academic record, personal achievements, and promise of success in accounting. Rhodes does permit traditional students that complete their undergraduate degree in less than eight consecutive semesters to apply their undergraduate institutional awards toward the Masters in Accounting Program up to a total of 8 terms. Students who did not use a semester of aid while pursuing a non-Rhodes or non- exchange study abroad program are not included in this provision. Students may not receive a departmental scholarship while eligible to receive a remaining portion of undergraduate institutional scholarships and/or grants.
Financial hardship funding is available for M.A. in Urban Education students experiencing hardship due to unforeseen financial difficulties. Students can request additional funds for tuition, course fees, and/or on-campus room and board expenses to support their pursuit of a graduate education at Rhodes College. Decisions regarding disbursement of funds are made on a case-by-case basis and do not require repayment.
Students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program may apply for a need based award proportional to institutional aid/tuition received as an undergraduate up to the maximum of the ED Licensure Program tuition charge of $7500 for 2019-20. Students must have completed a FAFSA in their last year as an undergraduate student attending Rhodes to be considered. Non-Citizens are exempt from completing the FAFSA however the school may require a CSS PROFILE on file to determine need.
Students whose proportional aid exceeds 100% may apply for a Rhodes Campus Housing Grant to reside on campus.
The Noyce Program at Rhodes College will offer 18 STEM students scholarships of $37,500 to be paid out in their Junior and Senior years as well as their student teaching semester ($15,000 Junior year; $15,000 Senior year; $7500 for 9th semester student teaching) from 2019-2024. The Noyce Professional Scholarship is a forgivable loan, if complete terms are not met the scholarship converts to an interest bearing loan from the date of disbursement. Noyce Scholars must teach for 2 years per year of funding received: which means in accepting the scholarship they are agreeing to teaching in a high needs school for 5 years within a total of 8 years after completing the program.
Noyce Scholars must also complete an exit interview and participate in specified education events and activities and other requirements outlined in the promissory note.
Alternative Financing
For families who prefer to pay college costs in interest-free monthly installments, Rhodes suggests Tuition Management Systems, 171 Service Avenue, Warick, RI 02886 or by phone at (800)722-4867 or online at www.afford.com/rhodes. Arrangements must be made with this agency prior to the due date of the first tuition payment. The Bursar’s Office is the primary on-campus contact for this program. There are a number of alternative (private) loan programs available for interested students and their families. Please refer to the financial aid website at www.rhodes.edu/finaid for more information.
If a family’s financial circumstances change during enrollment at Rhodes, a written appeal may be made to the Director of Financial Aid. A letter of appeal should explain new significant family circumstances, outline any financial changes the family has experienced, and request a specific amount of assistance. The family may be required to submit a new CSS Profile and/or a new FAFSA. The form to complete for an appeal based on special circumstances can be found at www.rhodes.edu/forms
Withdrawal from Rhodes and Return of Funds
Federal regulations require funds be returned to federal programs in the order listed above.
The unearned portion of Federal Title IV funds is determined by dividing the number of days in the term that have passed as of the date of withdrawal (last date of class attendance) by the total number of days in the term. If the withdrawal occurs after 60% of the term has elapsed, no return of Title IV funds is required. The Bursar’s Office calculates the Return of Title IV funds amount and informs the Financial Aid Office and the student of the results of the calculation.
Printed from: https://catalog.rhodes.edu/general-information/financial-aid
The main purpose of the Rhodes Student Government is to provide an organization to represent the needs and concerns of the Rhodes student body to the faculty and administration. The Student Government is the primary vehicle for student participation in the governance process of Rhodes. The members of Student Government seek to keep the group effectively involved in many areas of campus life. All meetings are open to the entire campus, and students are strongly encouraged to attend.
The Student Government oversees the allocation of the Student Activity Fund; nominates students for appointment to serve on faculty and administrative committees; directs the Student Government Committees; and generally entertains any matters of student interest or concern at meetings and campus-wide forums. Elections are held in the Spring for all positions except the First-Year Representatives, which are elected in the Fall.
The Rhodes College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Chapter of Tennessee, was established at the College in 1949. For over two hundred years, election to Phi Beta Kappa has been a recognition of exceptional academic achievement in the liberal arts and sciences. Rhodes students are elected to Phi Beta Kappa by the members of the chapter chiefly on the basis of outstanding academic achievement in the study of liberal subjects.
Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Circle, was established at the College in 1927. The purpose of this national organization is to recognize leadership in college activities and to undertake various activities for the good of the College. Student members are chosen from the junior and senior classes, and not more than three per cent of the student body may be elected to membership. Members must have distinguished themselves in such activities as scholarship, athletics, and publications.
Sigma Tau Delta, national English honor society, was established at Rhodes in 1984. The purpose of this society is to promote the study of literature in English and to recognize outstanding achievement in this area.
Mortar Board, a national honor society for seniors, was established at Rhodes April 17, 1964, for the purpose of recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
The Pi Kappa Lambda honorary academic music fraternity was established in the spring of 1949. It recognizes outstanding achievement in music and may elect not over twenty per cent of those members of the senior class majoring in music.
Eta Sigma Phi, honorary society for students of classical language, was established at Rhodes in 1952. The purpose of this society is to promote interest in all aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture. Those who have at least a B average in advanced courses in either Greek or Latin are eligible for membership.
The Rhodes chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society, was established May 27, 1963. The chapter receives into membership physics students and a limited number from closely related fields when such students attain high standards of scholarship, professional merit, and academic distinction.
Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the worldís largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist, and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions. The minimum requirements for admission for undergraduates are completion of 12 semester hours economics courses and attainment of at least a 3.50 in economics courses and an overall 3.50 in all classes. Students do not have to be economics majors, but must have a genuine interest in economics in addition to meeting the above requirements.
Theta Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, a national honor society in International Studies, is a charter chapter that was founded at Rhodes in 1986. The purpose of Sigma Iota Rho is to recognize academic excellence and to promote information about and study of contemporary international issues. Students are eligible for membership beginning in their junior year, and must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and a 3.3 within the major.
Psi Chi, the national honorary society in Psychology, was reactivated at Rhodes in 1987 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of Psychology as a profession. Membership in this society, which is affiliated with the American Psychological Association and which is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, is by invitation and limited to Psychology majors.Theta Nu chapter of the National Order of Omega was chartered in the spring of 1987. It serves to recognize outstanding members of the fraternities and sororities on the basis of scholarship and leadership. A grade point average equal to or above the all-Greek average is required for consideration for membership. Applications for members are extended each year to eligible rising juniors and seniors.
Theta Nu chapter of the National Order of Omega was chartered in the spring of 1987. It serves to recognize outstanding members of the fraternities and sororities on the basis of scholarship and leadership. A grade point average equal to or above the all-Greek average is required for consideration for membership. Applications for members are extended each year to eligible rising juniors and seniors.
The Alpha Epsilon Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, international honor society in History, was established at Rhodes in 1990. Phi Alpha Theta brings students, teachers, and writers of history together both intellectually and socially, and it encourages and assists historical research and publication by its members. Students who have completed the required number of history hours at the 3.3 level and maintain at least a 3.2 overall grade point average are eligible for membership. Student members host informational gatherings for first-year students, hold career workshops, sponsor speakers, and publish an annual journal of exemplary student papers.
Beta Beta Beta is an honorary and professional society for students of the biological sciences. The Mu Rho Chapter of this national society was founded at Rhodes College in 1992. It seeks to encourage scholarly attainment in this field of learning by reserving its regular membership for those who achieve superior academic records and who indicate special aptitude for and major interest in the life sciences.
Pi Delta Phi is an honorary society for students of French language, literature, and culture. The Nu Nu chapter of this national society was founded at Rhodes in 2004. The purpose of the society is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literatures, increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and to stimulate and encourage French and francophone cultural activities.
Iota Iota Iota is a national honor society that recognizes academic excellence in the field of women’s studies while striving to maintain the feminist values central to women’s studies: egalitarianism, inclusiveness, and a celebration of the diversity of women’s experiences. Iota Iota Iota works to promote an interest in women’ s studies and research in social problems affecting all women. The Chi Chapter of Iota Iota Iota was chartered at Rhodes College in 2004.
Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man’s eternal search for peace and truth.
Dobro Slovo, the National Slavic Honor Society, is an honorary organization for talented undergraduate and graduate students in the Slavic languages. It serves as a means for the recognition of academic excellence in the study of Slavic languages, literature, and history, and provides incentive for scholarly interest in Slavic life and culture. The Rhodes Chapter of the society was established in 2003.
Sigma Delta Pi is the national collegiate honorary society for students who distinguish themselves in the study of Hispanic language, literature and culture. The society was founded in 1919 at The University of California, and the Phi Epsilon chapter was established at Rhodes in 2005.
Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society serving the needs of those involved in the study of religion and/or theology at both the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels of higher education. Honoring excellence in these academic fields is its primary purpose, and it currently hosts over 140 local chapters throughout the United States at institutions both large and small, public and private. The Rhodes chapter, Alpha Epsilon Iota, was created in 2000 and serves approximately 40 members. Candidates for admission to Theta Alpha Kappa must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, at least 12 credit hours in Religious Studies (including Humanities “Search” courses) and at least a 3.5 GPA in those classes.
Nu Rho Psi, national Neuroscience honor society, was established at Rhodes in 2014. The Rhodes chapter will be the first for Tennessee. The objectives of Nu Rho Psi are to encourage professional interest and excellence in scholarship in neuroscience, award recognition to students who have achieved such excellence, promote intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in the field, and encourage service to the community.
Kappa Alpha Omicron is the honor society of the Interdisciplinary Environmental Association, honoring academic excellence in the studies of environmental science or environmental studies. The society recognizes academic achievement and outreach. The Rho Chapter at Rhodes Colelge was established in 2021.
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The mission of academic advising at Rhodes is to promote student learning. Each entering student is assigned an academic advisor, who will function in that capacity until the student formally declares a major. This must be done prior to the registration period of the spring semester of the sophomore year. At that point, a faculty advisor from the major department is assigned to or selected by the student.
Assisted by the academic advisor, the student learns:
Rhodes graduates have prominence in their chosen professional fields. The top occupational classifications for graduates are Business, Education (on all levels), Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Public Relations and Writing.
In addition to the programs and services offered by Career Services, students can seek pre-professional advisement from designated faculty advisors.
The academic program at Rhodes offers a variety of courses that may be used as preparation for graduate study or as preparation for particular professional careers. The prerequisites for professional courses of study vary greatly, not only among the various professions but also among individual institutions preparing students for the professions. Therefore, the faculty advisor should be consulted as soon as a student has decided upon aims for the future, in order that the best course of study may be planned according to individual purposes and needs.
In some cases very specific recommendations for pre-professional courses have been developed: Medicine and the Health Sciences, Business, and Law. The advisors named below have this information and should be consulted early in one’s undergraduate work.
A student who plans to do graduate work leading to one of the advanced academic degrees should confer with the faculty advisor during the student’s first year if possible, and certainly before entering the junior year. The student’s undergraduate program should be planned in such a way as to include a maximum of study in the chosen major field and in related fields without lessening general knowledge of other fields. Since most graduate schools require a reading knowledge of at least one foreign language for all advanced degrees, the faculty advisor of the prospective graduate student should be consulted regarding the most appropriate foreign language(s) as early as possible in the college career.
The prospective graduate student should consider applying for the Honors Program. The Honors Program provides an opportunity to do more independent, intensive, and individual work than can be done in the regular degree programs. The honors work offers an excellent introduction to graduate study as it employs the full resources of library and laboratory, and encourages independent research and study. The Honors Program is more fully described in the section on Opportunities for Individualized Study.
Our mission is to support the personal growth and academic development of our students. Rhodes College offers academic support services and resources to assist students in reaching their academic goals.
Student Success Team – meets with students who need academic encouragement, mentoring, and individual support.
Academic and Learning Resources – helps students develop personal and academic strategies and provides individual learning and time management assistance.
Student Accessibility Services – provides resources to students who need academic accommodations.
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The academic year consists of two semesters, each containing fourteen weeks of instruction and a fifteenth week devoted to examinations. The first semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the second semester begins in January and ends in early May. Summer course offerings consist of two 5 week sessions as well as various academic study programs offered across the curriculum. A detailed calendar including dates of recesses and special academic days is included in the catalogue, and may be found elsewhere on the website.
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| Fall Semester 2022 | |
| Opening Faculty Meeting | August 17, Wednesday |
| Orientation for New Students | August 18-23, Thursday - Tuesday |
| Opening Convocation *Formal Academic Occasion* | August 19, Friday |
| Late Registration Begins | August 22, Monday |
| Classes Begin | August 24, Wednesday |
| Last Day to Submit Work for Conditional Grades | August 24, Wednesday |
| Late Registration Ends | August 30, Tuesday |
| Conditional Grades Due to Registrar | August 30, Tuesday |
| Enrollment Clearance Ends | August 31, Wednesday |
| Extended Drop Period Begins | August 31, Wednesday |
| Labor Day/No Classes | September 5, Monday |
| Extended Drop Period Ends | September 14, Wednesday |
| Withdraw Period Begins | September 15, Thursday |
| End of First Seven Weeks | October 12, Wednesday |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | October 14, Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Fall Recess Begins, 10 p.m. | October 14, Friday |
| Fall Recess Ends 8 a.m. | October 19, Wednesday |
| Spring 2023 Pre-Registration Begins | October 26, Wednesday |
| Withdraw Period Ends/Pass Fail Option Ends | November 11, Friday |
| Thanksgiving Recess Begins | November 22, Tuesday, 10 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Recess Ends | November 28, Monday, 8 a.m. |
| Classes End | December 7, Wednesday, 10 p.m. |
| Reading Day | December 8, Thursday |
| Final Examinations | December 9 - 14, Friday - Wednesday |
| End of Fall Semester | December 14, Wednesday |
| Final Grades Due | December 16, Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Spring Semester 2023 | |
| Orientation for New Students | January 9, Monday |
| Late Registration Begins | January 9, Monday |
| Classes Begin | January 11, Wednesday |
| Last Day to Submit Work for Conditional Grades | January 11, Wednesday |
| MLK Jr Day/No Classes | January 16, Monday |
| Enrollment Clearance Ends | January 18, Wednesday |
| Late Registration Ends | January 18, Wednesday |
| Conditional Grades Due to Registrar | January 18, Wednesday |
| Extended Drop Period Begins | January 19, Thursday |
| Extended Drop Period Ends | February 1, Wednesday |
| Withdraw Period Begins | February 2, Thursday |
| End of First Seven Weeks | March 1, Wednesday |
| Mid-Term Grades Due | March 6, Monday, 9 a.m. |
| Spring Recess Begins | March 10, Friday, 10 p.m. |
| Spring Recess Ends | March 20, Monday, 8 a.m. |
| Fall 2023 Pre-Registration Begins | March 27, Monday |
| Easter Recess Begins | April 5, Wednesday, 10 p.m. |
| Easter Recess Ends | April 10, Monday, 8 a.m. |
| Withdraw Period Ends/Pass Fail Option Ends | April 10, Monday |
| Awards Convocation *Formal Academic Occasion* | April 28, Friday |
| Rhodes Symposium | April 28, Friday |
| Classes End | April 28, Friday, 10 p.m. |
| Reading Day | April 29, Saturday |
| Final Examinations Begin | May 1, Monday |
| Reading Day | May 4, Thursday |
| Final Examinations End/End of Semester | May 6, Saturday |
| Final Grades Due | May 8, Monday, 9 a.m. |
| Baccalaureate *Formal Academic Occasion* | May 12, Friday |
| Commencement *Formal Academic Occasion* | May 13, Saturday |
| Summer 2023 Term | |
| Summer Session I | |
| Classes Begin | May 15, Monday |
| Last Day to add | May 16, Tuesday |
| Drop Period Ends | May 19, Friday |
| Memorial Day Holiday/No Classes | May 29, Monday |
| Withdraw and Pass/Fail Options End | June 8, Thursday |
| Classes End | June 16, Friday |
| Final Exams | June 17, Saturday |
| Juneteenth Holiday/No Classes | June 19, Monday |
| Final Grades Due | June 20, Tuesday, NOON |
| Summer Session II | |
| Classes Begin | June 21, Wednesday |
| Add Period Ends | June 22, Thursday |
| Drop Period Ends | June 27, Tuesday |
| Independence Day Holiday/No Classes | July 4, Tuesday |
| Withdraw and Pass/Fail Options End | July 17, Monday |
| Classes End | July 25, Tuesday |
| Final Exams | July 26, Wednesday |
| Final Grades Due | July 28, Friday, NOON |
| Full Summer Session Final Grades Due | August 4, Friday, 5 p.m. |
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The College expects all students to conduct themselves as responsible citizens of an academic community. Persistent or extreme departures from this standard will lead to restrictions and may result in suspension or expulsion. Rhodes reserves the right to exclude at any time persons whose conduct is undesirable. In such cases, no refunds of tuition, fees, or room and board will be made, and the College, its students, faculty, administrative judicial committees and officers shall not be under any liability.
The administration of rules pertaining to student behavior is chiefly the responsibility of the Dean of Students, Director of Community Standards, administrative designees, the Honor Council and the Social Regulations Council.
This section of the College Catalogue is intended only to provide a broad overview. The Student Handbook, available on the College web site, contains all policies pertinent to students.
The students of Rhodes assume responsibility for honorable conduct in campus life. They elect an Honor Council and a Social Regulations Council. Each Council is composed of elected representatives from each of the four classes. The Councils investigate alleged infractions of the Honor and Social Regulations Codes, and enforce regulations with sanctions up to and including expulsion. The decision may be appealed to the Faculty Appeals Committee or a designated Appeals Committee, respectively. These committees may return cases to the appropriate Council for reconsideration, and in that case the Council’s decision is final. Every entering student is expected at the time of matriculation to sign a pledge promising to uphold the Diversity Statement, the Honor Code, and the Social Regulations Code.
A complete description of the Rhodes College Alcohol Policy can be found in the Student Handbook available on the College web site. As a community we embrace the vision of a healthy and balanced social environment, grounded in trust and open communication among faculty, staff, and students. Such an environment fosters personal and community growth and embodies a sense of responsibility and accountability to self and others. This vision depends upon each member's commitment to achieve and maintain inclusiveness, consistency, continual education, and the growth of shared traditions. This is our duty to one another. Rhodes College supports behaviors that are legal, responsible, healthy, and reflective of our community values.
Rhodes is committed to providing the members of its community with factual information about alcohol as well as confidential referrals for professional assistance in the event that it is needed. An awareness of the positive and negative effects of alcohol consumption may assist in efforts to make safe and responsible choices about alcohol. Educational programs are organized and conducted annually to promote continued awareness and encourage an attitude of genuine concern and care for others.
The possession, use, sale or distribution of illegal drugs, the misuse or abuse of medications or other legal drugs on the Rhodes campus is prohibited. Such conduct:
The students, faculty and staff of Rhodes, as citizens, are responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable state and local laws that make it a crime to possess, sell, deliver or manufacture those drugs considered to be controlled substances by the state of Tennessee. Any member of the Rhodes community who violates the law is subject to both prosecution and punishment by civil authorities and to disciplinary proceedings by the College.
Rhodes College is committed to providing a working, educational, social, and residential environment for all members of our College community, including all faculty, staff, and students, that is free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment or assault in any form is unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. It is a form of misconduct that undermines the institutional mission of the College. The complete sexual misconduct policy may be found in the Student Handbook.
Rhodes College prohibits romantic, sexual, and exploitative relationships between college employees and students. In the event that any such relationship is reported and confirmed the college employee is subject to employee disciplinary procedures up to and including termination in the case of administrators and staff members, or dismissal for cause in the case of faculty members. There are exceptional circumstances in which the spouse or partner of a college employee is a student at the College. This policy does not apply in such circumstances. The Dean of the College, in consultation with the Director of Human Resources, is the administrative officer who determines whether an exceptional circumstance applies. The complete fraternization policy and employee discipline policy are available in the Student Handbook.
The College occasionally faces the problem of students who pose a threat to themselves or others, who are unable to cope, or who create a pattern of extreme disruption. If such behavior constitutes a violation of College rules and regulations, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students or the Dean’s designee for action.
If the student’s behavior occurs without such violation, if the student does not respond to the charges against him or her, or if the student did not know the nature or quality of the conduct in question at the time of occurrence, the Dean of Students will investigate the situation and the effect or the potential effect of the behavior on the student and the College community. The Dean may require a personal interview with the student and/or an evaluation of the student by a qualified professional. The Dean may require an interim removal of the student from campus pending conclusion of the investigation.
If, as a result of this investigation, the Dean of Students determines that the student’s behavior indicates substantial risk of threat to self or others, or that the individual is otherwise unable to fulfill the expectations of a student at Rhodes, the pursuit of professional care or a withdrawal from the College may be recommended. The student will be provided with the option of voluntarily withdrawing from the College for the remainder of the term. If the student refuses to do so, the Dean of Students will consult with other College staff members as deemed appropriate. They will recommend to the Dean of Students a course of action, which may include removal of the student from the College with conditions for readmission. If the student withdraws, he or she may be referred to an appropriate facility for additional assistance. The parents will be notified as soon as possible and must assume responsibility for the student’s care.
Students who leave campus under the above conditions, either voluntarily or involuntarily, may be readmitted to the College only after being cleared by the Dean of Students and, when appropriate, the Committee on Standards and Standing. Permission for readmission will typically be based on the student’s demonstrating a period of responsible behavior outside the College and may require a statement from a physician, psychologist, or other qualified professional that the student is ready to return and cope with college life. Follow-up assessment or services may be required as part of the readmission decision.
Removal of a student from the College will be undertaken only as a last resort. Every effort should be made to help students understand the consequences of their behavior, make responsible decisions, and develop skills that will allow them to remain and function in the Rhodes community.
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn or who have been removed from campus are not allowed to attend class and have no access to the campus or College sanctioned or sponsored events.
There are two official means of communication on the Rhodes campus: campus mail and e-mail using Rhodes’ accounts. All students, faculty, and staff have a personal e-mail address on the Rhodes e-mail system, and students are expected to check this account on a regular basis.
Most official notices to individuals and to the campus community are sent via e-mail, and such correspondence is considered official. In addition to e-mail, some official notices, communication, and information are sent via campus mail. For this reason, all students are required to maintain a P.O. Box with the mailroom located in Burrow Hall.
Living on campus is a vital part of the college experience and aids the student’s adjustment to college. Therefore, all first-time first year students at Rhodes must live on campus for their first two full academic years. Transfer students must live in College housing until they have completed two full academic years; previous enrollment at other institutions counts toward fulfilling this requirement.
Exchange students must reside in College housing for the duration of their enrollment at Rhodes.
All rising sophomore resident students are expected to participate in the housing lottery process to comply with the residency requirement. In the event that a student does not participate in housing lottery, a space will be selected for the student by the Director of Residence Life. The student will be notified of the room and meal plan assignment in writing.
Rhodes is committed to ensuring that educational programs are accessible to all qualified students. In accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids on a case-by-case basis for students who have a demonstrated need for these services. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis and designed to meet the student’s needs without fundamentally altering the nature of the College’s instructional programs.
All accommodation requests are the responsibility of the student. Prospective students with accessibility concerns should contact the Office of Admission. Enrolled students with disabilities or temporary conditions should contact the Director of Student Accessibility Services to discuss accommodation needs and specific barriers to academic inclusion. Conditions include but are not limited to mental health, attention, learning, vision, hearing, chronic health, and mobility impairments. Students seeking accommodations must submit current, comprehensive documentation from a certified professional to SAS. This documentation will be used as a guide to develop an appropriate and supportive plan for the student. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between the student, SAS, and faculty.
Since some accommodations may require several weeks of preparation, students should contact SAS to discuss access needs as soon as possible after admission. For additional information or documentation guidelines, please contact SAS at 901-843-3885, Burrow Hall 4th floor, www.rhodes.edu/accessibility.
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