The following departments within the Division of Student Life and Undergraduate Education provide academic and career support services for undergraduates, teaching-related support for faculty, staff, and students, and opportunities for experiential learning:
- Committee on Examinations and Standings (EX&S)
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The Committee on Examinations and Standing can be petitioned regarding waiving rules, requirements, or other actions pertaining to academic status. To learn more visit: https://dou.rice.edu/committee-examinations-and-standing
- Office of Academic Advising (OAA)
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Meeting with an academic advisor can be useful if you need personal academic advice or help for any reason, including difficulties in a course or if you are reconsidering your major or overall course plans. The office also offers academic support services for those in need. To learn more visit: https://oaa.rice.edu/
- Student Success Initiatives (SSI)
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The Office of Student Success Initiatives is dedicated to providing students with advising, support, and connections to campus resources. Our goal is to assist students in developing strategies to help them both inside and outside of the classroom. To learn more visit: https://success.rice.edu
- Center for Career Development
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The Center for Career Development utilizes interactive learning techniques to equip students with knowledge and skills that will continue to serve them well in any professional environment. Here, students can explore post-graduate planning resources that will help them assess their suitability for different industries, fields, and graduate or professional schools. To learn more visit: https://ccd.rice.edu
- Office of Study Abroad (OSA)
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Rice Study Abroad strives to provide substantial, transformational experiences within each undergraduate’s personal curriculum through intellectually rigorous and culturally enriching international opportunities. Rice Study Abroad is committed to providing high quality academic-based educational programs in collaboration with prestigious international universities and select program providers. Rice-approved programs are distinguished by their academic focus contributing to the curricular needs of Rice University as well as integration with host communities through intensive language instruction, field studies, professional internships, and research opportunities. To learn more visit: https://abroad.rice.edu/
- Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
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The Center for Teaching Excellence fosters outstanding teaching through evidence-based practices, strong community building, and research in pedagogical sciences. The CTE hosts a variety of programs that promote effective and inclusive teaching methods, share fundamental principles of course design, facilitate pedagogy research, and support innovative teaching initiatives. To learn more about the CTE’s programs or browse its collection of teaching-related resources, visit: https://cte.rice.edu
- Center for Civic Leadership (CCL)
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The Center for Civic Leadership promotes a culture of civic engagement across the Rice academic community through research, service, and leadership. The CCL is comprised of the Center for Civic Research and Design, the Community Involvement Center, and the Leadership Rice Mentorship Experience. To learn more visit: https://ccl.rice.edu
- Office of Student Media
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The Office of Student Media allows students to experience and develop a variety of media including The Rice Thresher, our weekly newspaper, The Campanile, Rice's yearbook, and KTRU, Rice's online radio station. To learn more visit: http://studentmedia.rice.edu/
- Rice University Bands
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Rice is home to the MOB (Marching Owl Band), a Jazz Band, and a Symphonic Band. Learn more about joining one of these groups or attending one of their performances by visiting their website. To learn more visit: http://bands.rice.edu/
- Student Center and Student Activities
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The Student Center is comprised of the Rice Memorial Center and the Ley Student Center. This building is a hub of daily activity, student-run businesses, and resources that support campus life, including facility and equipment reservations. Student Activities at Rice houses resources for the more than 300 clubs and organizations, while providing networking opportunities, leadership development and skill-based programming, while also supporting event risk management. To learn more visit: http://studentcenter.rice.edu/