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.
A Conversation With Rice University
Join this session to learn about Rice’s academic programs, groundbreaking research, vibrant student life and affordability. Admission officers will also be on hand to share why they love Rice University and living in the heart of Houston!
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Seeking Opportunities At Rice
Travel Grant
Apply for the Seeking Opportunities At Rice (SOAR) travel grant! The SOAR travel grant will cover expenses to attend Owl About Rice, our signature open house program for high school seniors taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21. Included in the grant is transportation fare, all meals in Rice’s serveries, special on-campus programming and an overnight hotel stay on the evening of Friday, Sept. 20. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 5, 2024.
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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
Get an insider’s look at the academic experiences of a Rice Owl! View the full list of Classroom Visit offerings. Please note that Classroom Visits are only open to prospective students and not their guests (this includes parents and guardians).
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School of Study Experiences
Once a month, learn more about a specific School of Study through panels, activities and discussions. To get the most out of your experience, we recommend joining a Virtual Academic Information Session before attending. Classroom Visits and School of Study Experiences will return mid-September.
Group Tours
Are you a counselor or the leader of an organization that serves high school aged students? This tour led by a Rice student is a great way to introduce your students to Rice University, where they’ll get to see our beautiful campus and learn about our amazing programs and vibrant student life.
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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.