Departments and Offices

The Division of the Dean of Undergraduates (DOU) is responsible for supporting the undergraduate experience at Rice. The dedicated staff and faculty members who serve within the division work to foster an enriched student experience and to build communities through the residential colleges and campus-wide programs. Additionally, the division works to foster outstanding teaching through the support and development of faculty and graduate students on campus who contribute to the academic mission of the university. The DOU strives to support and retain students with a culture of care and an awareness of individual challenges. DOU staff aim to support student success and leadership, creating curricular and co-curricular opportunities to engage students within the Rice community and beyond.

To learn more or to connect directly with an area within the division, click on the associated area:

Academic & Career Support

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Academic & Career Support

The following areas within the Dean of Undergraduate’s Division provide academic and career support for undergraduates at Rice University:

Center for Career Development (CCD)
Committee on Examinations and Standing (EX&S)
Office of Academic Advising (OAA)
Student Success Initiatives (SSI)
Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)

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Health & Wellness Services

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Health & Wellness Services

The following areas within the Dean of Undergraduate’s Division provide student health and wellbeing services and resources for students at Rice University:

Student Health Services (SHS)
Rice Counseling Center (RCC)
Student Wellbeing
SAFE Office
Student Judicial Programs (SJP)

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Experiential Learning & Leadership Development

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Experiential Learning & Leadership Development

The following areas within the Dean of Undergraduate’s Division provide experiential learning and leadership development opportunities for undergraduates at Rice University:

Center for Civic Leadership (CCL)
Office of Student Media
Rice University Bands
Student Center and Student Activities

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Residential College Life

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Residential College Life


The following areas within the Dean of Undergraduate’s Division provide
programming, resources and support through the Residential College system for undergraduates at Rice University:

Residential Colleges Overview
Residential College Assignments
Residential College Personnel
Residential College Associates Program

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