William Marsh Rice University

Rice University requires at least 120 semester credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Rice University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Rice University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 94% of students who start college at Rice University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Rice University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Rice University?

Rice University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rice University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rice University

When choosing a major, Rice University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rice University.Rice University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Rice University false.Rice University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rice University

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Does Rice University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Rice University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Rice University Have An Online Program?

✅ Rice University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rice University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rice University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rice University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Rice University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Rice University.

Does Rice University Require Internships?

❌ Rice University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Rice University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Rice University

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Rice University Library

The main library on campus is the Fondren Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Rice University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Rice, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Rice University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rice University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Rice University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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