What can I do with my Rhodes degree?
In short, almost anything. 你与文科学位完美契合的技能——批判性思维, writing, communication, 创造性地解决问题是雇主们最需要的技能. 文科学位有目的地为学生提供广泛的经验和知识,使毕业生在许多环境中脱颖而出. 你可以在财富500强企业的企业管理中找到火博体育的毕业生, practicing medicine at top ranking hospitals, directing grass-roots nonprofit organizations, working as lawyers, entrepreneurs, artists, data analysts, and in nearly every other sector. As a matter of fact, 96%的罗兹毕业生在毕业一年内就业或进入研究生院. Still not satisfied? The Princeton Review also named us as one of the top 50 Colleges that Create Futures. Rest easy. 你将在罗兹获得的文科学位不仅是相关的,而且是必不可少的.
Can I study abroad?
Yes! 我们认为,出国留学是文科教育的一个组成部分. 大多数(70%至75%)的火博体育学生在毕业前至少出国留学一次. We offer semester- and year-long programs, Rhodes Affiliated programs, and exchange programs with no additional tuition or fees. 你可以在这些项目上使用他们的联邦和机构援助. 此外,罗兹每年都提供教师主导的暑期课程. More information on studying abroad.
Can I participate in research?
Absolutely. 火博体育的学生在各个学科进行研究. 无论是在校内还是校外,机会都是多样而丰富的. Because our enrollment is primarily undergraduate, our faculty work directly with you on their own research. 这意味着你和你的同学在进入研究生院之前有几年的时间来进行集中的研究. You can learn more on research here.
What are some special Rhodes traditions?
What summer opportunities do students take advantage of?
While our academic calendar runs from August to May, 许多火博体育的学生都从各种各样的暑期充实项目中受益. 机会包括在开普敦,清迈或许多其他火博体育海外项目进行研究在我们自己的后院通过 Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies. 学生们参与孟菲斯社区项目通过 Summer Service Fellowship and conducting research with experts at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or interning 在我们合作的众多顶尖公司之一. 罗兹学生的暑期机会对他们的校园工作有很大的影响, and many are for credit and/or pay.
What is the Honor Code at Rhodes?
What is it like to be in Memphis?
If you’re looking at other small liberal arts colleges, then you know it’s rare to find one in a major city. We love that we’re located in the heart of Memphis, 以摇滚乐的诞生地和蓝调的故乡而闻名. 孟菲斯是一座充满灵魂的城市,有着悠久的历史和对音乐、美食和社区的热情. 我们的地理位置很方便,学生可以在孟菲斯联邦快递等主要公司实习, ALSAC, and the Memphis Zoo. Additionally, 我们超过80%的学生也通过社区服务回馈孟菲斯市. And, of course, 学生们在城市里玩得很开心,他们在莱维特贝壳剧院听音乐会, Grizzlies games, and shows at the historic Orpheum Theater, taking in views of the Mississippi from Big River Crossing, and enjoying the famous BBQ. 孟菲斯是你未来四年的家. In fact, 罗兹的学生非常喜欢孟菲斯,超过30%的学生在毕业后留在孟菲斯,开始他们的职业生涯和/或继续他们的教育.
What scholarships do you offer?
火博体育提供各种基于成绩的奖学金和奖学金. 所有申请者都将自动获得优秀奖学金. 你的火博体育申请就相当于你的奖学金申请, so there’s nothing additional you need to do. Merit money ranges anywhere from $12,000 to $40,000. The Day, Fine Arts, Taylor, Bonner和Jewish Community Fellowships需要额外的材料. 我们有奖学金优先截止日期为12月1日,我们最负盛名的奖学金. Regardless of the application plan you chose (ED1, ED2, EA, or RD), 如果你的申请在12月1日之前收到,你的申请将被审查这些奖学金. More information on scholarships. More information on scholarships.
Do you require an interview for admission?
No, 但是我们会在旅行期间提供校内和校外的面试,作为更好地了解你的一种方式. 面试也是一个很好的机会,让你从招生代表那里了解更多火博体育的信息. We do not offer alumni interviews.
What are the residence halls like?
罗兹是一个居民社区,有三年的居住要求. 因为我们相信重要的讨论和丰富来自于与你的同龄人一起生活, we require first-, second-, and third-year students to live on campus. And still, around 75% will live on campus for all four years. 我们有各种传统的宿舍楼、套房式生活和校园公寓. 都具有我校校园特有的学院哥特式魅力, and also include the modern amenities of laundry, Wi-Fi, and parking at no additional cost. Learn more about residential living options.
Can I bring a car?
Yes. 我们对携带车辆进入校园没有限制,停车场是免费的. If you are without a car, there are plenty of other ways to navigate Memphis.
Are there resources for undocumented students?
We welcome undocumented students in the Rhodes community. 我们与金门合作,提供全额学费, fees, room and board, 以及每年五名金门奖学金获得者的医疗保健. 你应该和你的招生顾问讨论你的状态. 我们承诺为你辩护,并建议你如何最好地驾驭我们的录取过程.
Do you award credit for AP and IB?
Generally, yes. 火博体育的课程学分通常授予在AP考试中取得4或5分的学生, and the same is true for a 5, 6, or 7 earned on the IB exams. Find more on AP and IB course credit, as well as a chart with corresponding Rhodes courses.
Is it easy to double major?
火博体育提供70多个不同的专业,跨学科专业和辅修专业. 学生在大二春季学期之前不需要申报专业, but if you are planning to double major, early planning will result in success. You will work with your advisors to plan your academic path, whether that encompasses a single major, a pre-professional track, a double major, or any other combination of options. Learn more about our major and minor offerings.
What resources are available for academic accommodations?
Close to 23% of students are registered with Student Accessibility Services at Rhodes. 这包括有生理和学术学习差异的学生. 通过学生在请求服务时承担责任, and collaborating with faculty and staff, 我们希望确保学生在火博体育岛获得机会和包容.