The Office of Admission is open for visits! If you plan on coming to campus, check out our visit options below. We will have an admission officer available each day to answer any questions you may have. And to stay up-to-date on our future visit options, make sure you are on our mailing list by completing the Request Information form.
Seeking Opportunities At Rice (SOAR)
Travel Grant
Apply for the Seeking Opportunities At Rice (SOAR) travel grant! The SOAR travel grant will cover meals and travel expenses to attend Owl About Rice, our signature open house program for high school seniors taking place on Saturday, Sept. 27 with an overnight hotel stay on the evening of Friday, Sept. 26. The grant is designed to support rising high school seniors who are first-generation college-bound, come from limited-income families, live in rural or small-town areas, or may face barriers to visiting campus independently.
The deadline to apply is Friday, July 11
Campus Visit
Join us on campus! Take a student-led tour of our beautiful campus, and learn more about our unique traditions and tight-knit community through a student life presentation hosted by current Rice Owls.
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Classroom Visits
We're excited to launch Classroom Visits in September as the Fall semester begins. Please check back in September to register for an in-classroom experience.
School of Study Experiences
Our School of Study Experiences will be available for registration starting in September. These sessions offer a closer look at academic life through interactive panels, activities, and discussions.
Group Tours
Group tour availability is very limited during the summer months. To inquire about a summer visit, please email grouptours@rice.edu. Registration for Group Tours taking place in the Fall will officially launch in August.
Self-Guided Tour
Can't make a student-led tour? With the help of our self-guided tour map and our virtual experience, come see Rice for yourself and interact with campus through informational videos. No pre-registration required – just stop by the Welcome Center desk in Sewall Hall between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday to self-register and pick up a map. See below for directions and parking information.
Getting To
the Office of Admission
Use our physical address to find directions to campus:
Office of Admission
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
Enter campus through Entrance 1 or 2 from Main Street. The Office of Admission is located inside of Lovett Hall, enter through Door C.
We recommend using Google Maps to get to Rice or download a printable campus map.
Parking: Visitor parking is available in the Founder's Court Visitor Lot located near Sewall Hall. If that lot is full, then parking is available in the Entrance 3 Garage (Cambridge Office Building Garage). Please note: A fee is required to park on campus. Visitor parking lots accept payment via credit or debit card.
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Helpful Links
713-348-7423
admission@rice.edu
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT