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The large arch in the center of Lovett Hall, called the Sallyport, plays an important role in both the matriculation and graduation ceremonies at Rice.

Located in an urban environment on a 300-acre tree-lined campus, Rice University seizes its advantageous position to pursue pathbreaking research and create innovative collaboration opportunities that contribute to the betterment of our world.

Rice University's Kraft Hall

Situated in the heart of Houston, Rice University is steps away from the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the country.

With art studios and psychology lab space, Sewall Hall is a useful academic space for many students.

Students take a hands-on approach to their studies.

Students take a hands-on approach to their studies.

Inside the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas.

In Anderson Hall you'll find Rice’s architecture program, one of the best professional programs in the country. Around campus you might find projects designed by our talented architecture students dotted across campus.

In Anderson Hall you'll find Rice’s architecture program, one of the best professional programs in the country. You might find projects designed by our talented architecture students dotted across campus.

Rice University's Sewall Hall

Rice University's Sewall Hall outdoor classroom space

Rice University's Sewall Hall

Rice University's Lovett Hall

As the first building on campus, students recognize the iconic Lovett Hall as a quintessential symbol of the Rice experience. Lovett Hall happens to be home to the Office of Admission.

Lovett Hall's archways on Rice University's Campus.

Affectionately known by students as "Fondy," you'll find students meeting here to study or work on group projects.

Rice University's McNair Hall

Affectionately known by students as "Fondy," you'll find students meeting here to study or work on group projects.

Affectionately known by students as "Fondy," you'll find students meeting here to study or work on group projects.

Housing 12 foreign language departments, the Chao Center for Asian Studies, as well as a state-of-the-art Language Resource Center, Rayzor Hall is one of the academic buildings that line the academic quad.

Housing 12 foreign language departments, the Chao Center for Asian Studies, as well as a state-of-the-art Language Resource Center, Rayzor Hall is one of the academic buildings that line the academic quad.

Housing 12 foreign language departments, the Chao Center for Asian Studies, as well as a state-of-the-art Language Resource Center, Rayzor Hall is one of the academic buildings that line the academic quad.

Home to the School of Humanities, this building was carefully constructed around an existing mature live oak tree, which now shades the courtyard at the base of the building’s Pitman Tower.

Rice University's Humanities Building courtyard

Home to the School of Humanities, this building was carefully constructed around an existing mature live oak tree, which now shades the courtyard at the base of the building’s Pitman Tower.

The Rice Memorial Center (RMC) is home to the Center for Civic Leadership as well as student offices such as the offices for Rice Thresher, Campanile (yearbook), and KTRU Radio.

This courtyard is one of the many places students can study or relax outside.

The Ley Student Center functions as the hub for student life. Be sure to stop by our student run coffee shop, the Rice Coffeehouse, for your favorite drink!

Rice Coffeehouse, affectionately known as "Chaus," students come to this completely student-run coffeeshop for their caffeine fix before class. Or, if coffee isn't your thing, pick up a yummy pastry to go with any of the other drinks they serve.

Home to the School of Business, which now offers a business major and minor for undergraduate students as well as a "Lilie Outpost" for the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Students studying inside of Rice University's McNair Hall

Named after former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, this building houses the Baker Institute, and Economics and Policy Studies departments.

A piece of the Berlin Wall stands outside of Baker Hall - fitting for the home of public policy at Rice.

Kraft Hall is our home for the School of Social Sciences.

Whether you spend time using the audio visual editing booths or visit the maker space, you’ll find the Moody Center for the Arts features multiple spaces dedicated to encouraging students to challenge conventions through art.

Africaye is our annual cultural showcase that takes place in the spring semester. It is our biggest event of the year where we showcase African music, dance, skits, and more! We work hard throughout the year to put on this beautiful showcase and it is truly amazing to see the Rice community come out and learn more about African culture during this special event!

Diversity Facilitators (DFs) are students who are here to help you navigate our incredibly diverse campus. DFs strive to uphold an environment that allows us to facilitate healthy and open discussions on any issues related to diversity in the student body.

The Lunar New Year Show is the largest annual cultural event hosted by Rice Chinese Student Association in collaboration with several other cultural organizations on campus including VSA, KSA, RTA, APASA, and RCSSA. The lunar new year, which marks the beginning of a new year based on the traditional Chinese calendar, is widely celebrated in several Asian cultures including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and more. Through an array of food and a variety of performances by Rice students showcasing both traditional and modern Asian culture, we hope to celebrate and represent the diverse cultures present on campus and usher in a new year with the Rice community.

Rice University's campus located in Houston, Texas at sunset.

Skyline of downtown Houston, Texas

Texas Medical Center and Rice University's campus in Houston Texas

Rice students at the NASA Johnson Space Center

Like Rice campus, Houston boasts beautiful green spaces.

Black and white illustration of college campus

Coalition for College Tour