Student Life Resources

Undergraduate Student Handbook

2024-2025 Undergraduate Student Handbook (updated 08/01/2024)

2023-2024 Undergraduate Student Handbook (updated 07/17/2023)

Undergraduate Alcohol Policy

Office of the Dean of Undergraduates (DOU)

Website: https://dou.rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-4996
E-mail: ugdean@rice.edu
Location: 352 Sewall Hall

Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)

Website: https://oiss.rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-6095
E-mail: oiss@rice.edu
Location: Entrance A, Lovett Hall

The Office of International Students & Scholars is here to support all Rice internationals and the Academic Departments with all matters related to immigration, international compliance, and cultural adaptation.

Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)

Website: https://oma.rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-5124
E-mail: mino@rice.edu
Location: 220 Allen Center

The Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinates and implements educational, cultural, and social programs that empower student success and create a sense of belonging for students from historically underrepresented communities.

Housing & Dining

Website: https://housing.rice.edu
E-mail: housing@rice.edu

Website: https://dining.rice.edu
E-mail: dining@rice.edu

The Department of Housing & Dining strives to make your college experience completely inviting and supportive of your life as a student at Rice University.

OwlNest

Website: http://owlnest.rice.edu

OwlNest is an online platform that allows students to find clubs or events that match their interests and engage with organizations on campus.

Rice Sports

Website: https://riceowls.com

All current, active, full-time Rice students receive free admission to all athletic events on campus. Students can gain admission to events simply by presenting their student ID at the student gate entrance at all venues.

Student Activities/Student Center

Website: https://studentcenter.rice.edu/student-activities
Phone: 713-348-4097
E-mail: sact@rice.edu
Location: 202 Rice Memorial Center (above Grand Hall)

Student Activities is dedicated to helping students develop as leaders and supporting them in their efforts to make a positive impact at Rice University.

Student Judicial Programs (SJP)

Website: https://sjp.rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-4786
E-mail: sjp@rice.edu
Location: 301 Lovett Hall, Entrance A

Student Judicial Programs (SJP) articulates and enforces the expectations of the Rice University community. The professional staff in SJP welcome the opportunity to meet with students to talk about the work we do.