Inter-Institutional Graduate Students

A number of inter-institutional graduate student enrollment agreements have been established enabling graduate students from one institution to take graduate level courses at one of the other participating institutions. Students must be registered full-time (9 credit hours) between their home institution and their host institution during the semester they register for courses under the inter-institutional agreement.

Participating Institutions

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Texas A&M Health Science Center
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
  • University of Houston
  • Rice University

Registration Rules and Guidelines

  • Requested class must not be offered by the home institution during the requested term/semester
  • Requested class must be necessary for completion of graduate degree
  • Visiting students may register for a total of no more than 12 credit hours outside their home institution, as part of the inter-institutional agreement
  • Number of credits allowed per term/semester may vary depending on the policy of the host school
  • All approval signatures must be completed
  • Foreign students taking inter-­institutional courses: You must check with your International Services Office regarding additional paperwork. Most host schools will require a copy of your I-­20/DS-­2019, visa stamp, passport ID page, and 1-­94
  • For a comprehensive list of Registration Deadlines (including ADD, DROP, Variable Credit deadlines etc.), please consult the semester specific Academic Calendar.

Please Note:

  • Students may not take a course Pass/Fail, or for Audit.
  • Students may not take undergraduate-level courses.
  • Due to the structure of the summer sessions at Rice University, this arrangement is not available to non-Rice students during the summer sessions.

Enrollment Process for Non-Rice Students

This section details the procedures and required signatures necessary for a student whose home university is not Rice University, and who desires to participate in the inter-institutional graduate program with Rice University during the fall/spring semesters. If you are a Rice student seeking to enroll at another institution, information is available on the Inter-Institutional Graduate Student Enrollment website.

STEP 1
Complete the Inter-Institutional Graduate Program Registration Form. Find the course that you need to take on courses.rice.edu (make sure to select the correct term before you search). You will include the course information on the form. Graduate-level courses at Rice University are 500-level and above.

STEP 2
Obtain the approval signature of your academic advisor at your home institution and the International Students Office (if applicable).

STEP 3
Submit the form to the Office of the Registrar at your home institution for full-time enrollment verification.

STEP 4
Obtain the signature of your department chairperson at your home institution.

STEP 5
Obtain permission from the instructor of record at Rice University.

STEP 6
Complete the Financial Responsibility Form.

STEP 7
Submit the completed Inter-Institutional Graduate Program Registration Form and Financial Responsibility Form to the Office of the Registrar at Rice University in Allen Center 116, or by email to registrar@rice.edu. Your student record will then be created and you will be registered for the course.

*Upon submission to the Office of the Registrar at Rice University, international students should also submit their passport, visa, I-20, I-94 arrival/departure card, and a completed Check-In Sheet.

Please Note: Due to the structure of the summer sessions at Rice University, this arrangement is not available to non-Rice students during the summer sessions.

Transcript Information

Two weeks after the close of a semester and the submission of final grades, the Rice University Office of the Registrar will forward an official academic transcript to your home institution.

Fees

Tuition is paid at your home institution; please contact the Bursar's Office at your home institution for additional information.

Additional fees that are obtained while you are an Inter-Institutional student at Rice University, including but not limited to parking charges, library fines, and printing fees, are paid directly to Rice. Inter-Institutional students are required to submit a Financial Responsibility Form with their registration requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the deadline to submit an inter-institutional enrollment request?

Inter-Institutional enrollment forms, complete with all required signatures (and international student documentation, if applicable), must be received by the deadline to add courses which is provided on the Academic Calendar. Please note that you should also adhere to registration deadlines that are set by your home institution.

What is the cost to enroll in a course as an Inter-Institutional Student at Rice?

Tuition is paid at your home institution; please contact the Bursar's Office at your home institution for additional information.

Additional fees that are obtained while you are a Inter-Institutional student at Rice University, including but not limited to parking charges, library fines, and printing fees, are paid directly to Rice. Inter-Institutional students are required to submit a Financial Responsibility Form with their registration requests.

When will my enrollment be processed?

Inter-Institutional enrollment forms, complete with all required signatures (and international student documentation, if applicable), are typically processed within 2 business days. Requests received during peak periods should allow up to 4 business days for processing.

What if I no longer want college credit for the course that I am enrolled in?

Inter-Institutional students may not take courses as Pass/Fail or Audit. Students who no longer wish to receive credit should submit a request to drop their course.

How can I drop a Rice course that I am registered for?

Inter-Institutional students must send a request to drop their course to registrar@rice.edu to have their withdrawal processed by the Office of the Registrar (OTR). Inter-Institutional students are not permitted to perform registration actions themselves. These registration tasks are performed by Rice University OTR staff.

Inter-Institutional students must adhere to the registration deadlines that are outlined in the Rice University Academic Calendar, as well as registration deadlines that are set by their home institution.