Rice University's Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Rice University's Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Earn a graduate degree from top-ranked Rice University; a wide variety of degrees are offered, from architecture & humanities to science & engineering.

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09/01/2026

A grocery run, a downtown adventure and a taste of Houston’s international community.

For this edition of "Owl About Houston", graduate students took the METRO Red Line downtown to Phoenicia Specialty Foods—just one of the many Houston destinations accessible from Rice without a car.

The new RideMETRO Fare Card request process is now open. Rice students can ride local buses and light rail for just 60 cents per trip. Log in to ESTHER, select “METRO Fare Card Request” and choose “New or Replacement Card.” All previously issued Q Cards have been deactivated. Check your Rice email after submitting for pickup instructions.

Fulbright@Rice is officially back together for a new year.Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies was proud to host the 2026 F...
09/01/2026

Fulbright@Rice is officially back together for a new year.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies was proud to host the 2026 Fulbright@Rice Welcome Lunch, bringing together Fulbright and Opportunity Fund Scholars from around the world for food, introductions and community.

This year’s Fulbright@Rice community includes 104 members representing 36 countries — a global network of students, scholars, faculty and staff who bring knowledge, reason and compassion to Rice and beyond.

Here’s to a year of friendship, discovery and cross-cultural connection. Welcome to Rice, Fulbrighters.

08/31/2026

A new country, a new campus and a new kind of football.

Rice Football welcomed international graduate students from around the world for a hands-on introduction to the game. Students toured the facilities, learned the rules and took the field to practice passing, catching, kicking, tackling and touchdown celebrations.

Thank you to Coach Scott Abell and the Rice Football staff for giving our students such a memorable welcome. It was a great example of the community international students find at Rice, both inside and outside the classroom.

Next stop: game day. Go Owls!

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Thrive Beyond, programming for the second-year-and-beyond doctoral com...
08/29/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Thrive Beyond, programming for the second-year-and-beyond doctoral community.
The Bingoals event was an inspiring gathering where the group enthusiastically set their goals for the upcoming academic year. (We haven't seen this many grad students in one place since Beer Bike!)
We can't wait to hear about your personal goals in the comments!
Keep an eye out for more exciting GPS Thrive Beyond events dedicated to empowering our vibrant Ph.D. community.

08/28/2026

New semester, new goals, and the perfect playlist to get us there! 🎧✨
We asked our Grad Ambassadors to share the song lyrics that inspire them to keep pushing forward. What’s the song that keeps you motivated? Drop it in the comments!
Grad ambassador Osinachi Okafor closes with "You Can't Make Old Friends". This beautiful duet by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers is a heartfelt reflection on the deep, irreplaceable bonds of lifelong companionship and how true friendships withstand the test of time. A great reminder to build lasting connections during your time on campus.

New classes. New routines. New faces from around the world.Meet a few of the graduate students starting the semester at ...
08/24/2026

New classes. New routines. New faces from around the world.

Meet a few of the graduate students starting the semester at Rice, including members of our Fulbright community.

See someone who shares your program or favorite hobby? Tag them in the comments.

08/24/2026

Rice welcomed nearly 550 new master’s students during orientation. From meeting classmates to learning about campus resources, the day marked the beginning of their graduate journey. Welcome to Rice! 🦉💙

08/23/2026

A new chapter begins. Rice welcomed nearly 270 doctoral students to campus for orientation, matriculation and the start of their graduate journeys. Welcome to the Rice community! 🦉💙

Preparing for the academic job market?Beyond Prof’s free five-day virtual boot camp will help Rice doctoral students and...
08/21/2026

Preparing for the academic job market?

Beyond Prof’s free five-day virtual boot camp will help Rice doctoral students and postdocs strengthen their cover letters, research statements, teaching statements and portfolios.

Sessions run Aug. 24-28 from 11-11:45 a.m. CT. Can’t attend live? Register in advance to receive the recordings.

Free access is provided through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Register through the link in bio.

08/20/2026

About last night… New graduate students entered campus through the Sallyport, celebrated at President DesRoches’ welcome party and learned a few Texas dance moves with Sammy the Owl and the Houston Rodeo Howdy Dancers. A perfect introduction to graduate student life at Rice. Welcome home, Owls!

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