You’re Invited to Campus
Owl Days is our all-day program exclusively for #FutureRiceOwls! Admitted students will have the chance to explore campus and the city of Houston, connect with fellow Owls, and learn more about what the next four years may look like!
Can't make Owl Days? Owl Days Express allows you to explore campus at your own pace with various walking tours offered throughout the day. This is a great alternative for students and families who are unable to attend Owl Days.
Register using the Events tab of your Rice Admission Student Portal.
Virtual Events
Here's a look at some of our upcoming virtual events. To see the full schedule of events or to register, please visit the Events tab in your portal.
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Monday, March 30
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7:00 PM
Congratulations from President DesRoches
Join Rice University President Reggie DesRoches and Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Yvonne M. Romero for a live congratulations and Q&A about all-things-Rice.
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Tuesday, March 31
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7:00 PM
Financial Aid 101: Understanding your Offer Letter
The Office of Financial Aid will walk through a sample financial aid offer and discuss key points about cost of attendance, family contribution and other financial considerations.
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8:00 PM
Academic & Career Planning: Exploration at Rice and Beyond
Curious about what your academic journey could look like? Meet with the Office of Academic Advising to get a jumpstart on planning your degree at Rice! The Center for Career Development will preview its resources for securing internships, externships and full-time employment during your time at Rice.
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Wednesday, April 1
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8:00 AM
Q&A for Families in Spanish
Join us for a live Q&A to hear from a parent, a student and admission staff. This session will be fully conducted in Spanish.
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7:00 PM
Home Away From Home: Residential College Life
Learn everything you need to know about living on campus from the Office of Housing & Dining and current students!
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8:00 PM
Welcome to your School of Study
Meet faculty, staff and fellow admitted students who will become your academic family over the next four years at the Rice University.
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Thursday, April 2
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8:00 AM
International services and student experience panel
Join international students at Rice as they share their student life experiences. Representatives from the Office of International Students and Scholars will provide information about resources for international students.
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7:00 PM
Thrive at Rice: Student services and support panel
Meet staff from different support service offices to learn about student services and support available to help new students transition successfully to Rice.
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Wednesday, April 22
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7:00 PM
Meet fellow Owls at Rice
Hear firsthand perspectives on the Rice experience. Local and out-of-state students will discuss everything from academic life to settling into Houston.
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Featured Blog Articles
Take a peek inside the hedges, and get a firsthand look at life at Rice.
Trading small-town Mississippi vibes for the energy of the nation’s fourth-largest city, Abigail, Sid Richardson '26, spent her four years at Rice diving into Houston’s endless opportunities. See how she used her free student METRO Pass to explore beyond the hedges!
From stock pitches and networking to Sunday morning runs on the Outer Loop, finding your place at Rice is all about balance. Here’s how joining a mix of professional and social clubs helped Anirudh, Weiss ‘26, define his college experience.
Caroline, Will Rice ’28, proves that studying abroad as an engineering student is possible! Learn how Rice’s iSEED program made her Tokyo experience a reality.
Connect with a Financial Aid Counselor
Questions about Financial Aid? We're here to help!
We have one-on-one meetings available. Schedule one now through your Rice Admission Student Portal.
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Join #FutureRiceOwls
Join the Rice Incoming Class of 2026 Discord Server from your Student Portal, and start connecting with other admitted students and Rice student Owl Guides.
Whether it’s your reaction video, a photo of you holding the banner from your admit packet, or any other fun post celebrating your status as a #FutureRiceOwl, we want to see it! Share it and tag @RiceAdmission on Instagram so we can repost and let everyone know that you’re joining us at Rice University!
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From your first day on campus, you’ll start building a strong, familial bond with your fellow Owls. Learn more about how our vibrant and caring community forms the heart of the Rice experience.
Experiential Learning
From conducting research alongside experts to hands-on work in labs and centers, experiential learning at Rice allows you to apply your skills, gain valuable professional experience and interact with industry leaders as you address real-world issues.
Rice’s Medical Humanities Research Institute is aiming for a paradigm shift in medicine
Incoming Owls explore Houston through service
EXPLORE OUR Seven ACADEMIC SCHOOLS
Rice School of Architecture
Rice School of Architecture
One of the top-ranked programs in the country, the School of Architecture uniquely positions students for success by combining the individual attention that an intimate program affords with the breadth of study afforded by a major university.
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School of Humanities and Arts
School of Humanities and Arts
Students in the School of Humanities have the opportunity to explore some of the biggest questions of our time while learning about critical analysis, interpretation and argument, analytical writing, and oral presentation - crucial skills that prepares students for the wide breadth of careers they pursue.
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George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing
George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
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Wiess School of Natural Sciences
Wiess School of Natural Sciences
A small school with a global vision, students in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences see the universe as their laboratory and use their intense curiosity to explore the unknown.
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The Shepherd School of Music
The Shepherd School of Music
The Shepherd School of Music strives to cultivate the mastery of musical performance, combining a conservatory experience with the educational opportunities of a leading research university.
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School of Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
A vibrant, inclusive community of scholars, the School of Social Sciences is made up of seven departments with one mission: to tackle society's greatest challenges with an unconventional vision toward shaping a future that we can all thrive in, both individually and collectively.
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Virani Undergraduate School of Business
Virani Undergraduate School of Business
Our forward-thinking Virani Undergraduate School of Business welcomes students who seek a well-rounded and in-depth foundation in business fundamentals. No matter what career path you choose, our Virani Undergraduate School of Business will help take you there.
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Discover what the fourth largest city in the U.S. has to offer.
A Rice Village Food Tour
Houston Rodeo
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