Rhodes Summer Programs "Maymesters"

• Students from any class year may apply. 
• Good academic standing: Have at least a 2.5 GPA and not be on academic probation. Some programs require a higher GPA, so please check each program's GPA requirements.
• Good social standing. 
• Meet the specific requirements for the program to which you apply.

2025 Maymesters

General Information
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for most programs. The deadline to apply is February 3. Submit your application early! Applications Open November 1st, 2024. 
Once accepted into the program, you are committed to the program and are financially responsible for the cost of the program, even if you have to withdraw later. Make sure to plan ahead, look at your summer calendar, and discuss with family. 
Reach out to the faculty leader of the Rhodes Summer Program you are interested in. That way you can receive communications about that specific program.

Austria: Vienna: Music & World Capital Program Leaders: Dr. Nina Morais & Dr. Tom Bryant
Belgium: International Business Cases Program Leader: Dr. Denis Khantimirov
Ecuador: Spanish Immersion in Ecuador Program Leaders: Dr. Ricardo Martins & Dr. Eric Henager
England: Summer School in London Program Leader: Dr. Vanessa Rogers
England: Transformational Ideas in Computing in the UK Program Leader: Prof. Jace King
Grand Junction, TN: Environmental Archeology at Ames Program Leader: Dr. Jeanne Lopiparo
Iceland: Cultural Knowledge & Icelandic Identity Program Leaders: Dr. Scott Garner & Dr. Lori Garner
Kenya: The Frontier of Future Farming Program Leader: Dr. Jonathan Fitz Gerald
Namibia: Environmental Field Study Program Leader: Dr. Michael Collins
New York City, NY: Literary New York: Reading the City Program Leader: Prof. Amy Benson
Rwanda: Reimagining a Nation: Post-conflict Transformation Program Leader: Dr. Shadrack Nasong'o
Senegal: West African Culture as Historical Preservation Program Leader: Dr. Charity Clay
South Africa: Exploring Race, Class, & Social Enterprises Program Leader: Dr. Kelly Weeks & Dr. Matt Weeks
Spain: Arts & Language Across Spain Program Leaders: Dr. Bruce Jackson & Dr. Catherine Sundt
Thailand: Buddhism in Thai Society Program Leader: Dr. Brooke Schedneck
Thailand: Global Health & Mental Health Program Leader: Dr. Elin Ovrebo
Uzbekistan: Water on the Silk Roads Program Leader: Dr. Kate Shields