Rice Admission

When Ian (McMurtry ‘26) first arrived at Rice, he knew he was interested in policy and law school, but what he didn't know was that Rice would allow him to bridge these two fields in so many ways — both inside the hedges and beyond. See how Ian was able to explore his passions not only in the classroom, but also through hands-on experiences: https://bit.ly/4dWyQoW

From unlucky rolls to a $400 startup grant, Jonathan (Will Rice ’26) turned his love of board games into community, connection, and big impact at Rice University. Read how a passion for board games connected him to the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LILIE) and transformed his journey. https://bit.ly/4tIxzrl

The tassels have been turned, the caps have been tossed and the future is officially yours. Congratulations to the Rice University graduating Class of 2026! 🎓🦉

The spring semester may be winding down for our students this week, but campus tours will still be going strong over the summer! Plan ahead and register now for an information session and student tour through the link in our bio. Our Owl Guides will show you what life is like on Rice's 300-acre tree-lined campus in the heart of Houston, TX! https://bit.ly/3ZhDdF8

Laylee (Sid Rich ‘29) is redefining the "typical" pre-med experience by using Rice’s flexible curriculum to pair her STEM foundations with medical humanities and language studies. Read more to see how being at Rice helps her bridge the gap between the science of healing and the art of human connection: https://bit.ly/4dsGhF5

Every year Rice's 11 residential colleges fill thousands of balloons with water and prep powder for an epic battle. Students haul their massive stashes of water balloons and colored powder to the designated fight zones, turning the campus into a living tie-dye masterpiece!

Isabella (Hanszen ‘26) spent her spring weekends at the Varner-Hogg Plantation, uncovering artifacts that tell the stories of enslaved people. For Isabella, who plans to pursue a legal career, her interest in archaeology became more than an academic project; it was a way to connect local descendants to their ancestry. Tap the link in our bio to read "Digging Deeper" and see how Isabella unexpectedly found a different kind of treasure when digging in the dirt. https://bit.ly/4tBZ7zv

Undergrad business students at Rice University gather for the annual Spring Fling event for some good food and a chance to talk to professors, as well as learn more about new undergraduate business programs at the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.

April is officially College Decision Season! You’ve received the congratulations and read the acceptance letters, now it’s time to choose. If you’re an admitted student still weighing your final options, our admission team is here to help you cross the finish line with confidence. Read on for advice from our admission staff on picking your "home" for the next four years: https://bit.ly/4dxkD36