We understand that you might not know all of the ins and outs of being a visiting student at Rice, so we have linked some important resources and information to help you get started.
Resource Matrix
The matrix below highlights the resources that each type of visiting student qualifies for while they are at Rice. Select the resource on the left to be taken to their website.
| Rice Resource | Visiting High School | Visiting Undergraduates (Non-Exchange) | Visiting Undergraduates (Exchange) | Visiting Post Baccalaureates | Visiting Student Researchers | Visiting Auditors | Faculty/Staff Taking Courses | Inter-Institutional Graduate Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice ID Card | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Continue using Employee ID | ✔ |
| Fondren Library Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recreation Center Access | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Wellbeing and Counseling Center Access | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| The SAFE Office | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Student Health Services Access | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Free Entry to Sporting Events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Rice Housing | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Eligible for Meal Plans/Tetra points | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Eligible for Parking Pass | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Eligible for Center for Academic & Professional Communication Assistance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
These resources are available during the semester that a visiting student is registered and are subject to change. After each semester, visiting students will be inactivated and will lose their access unless they reapply/register for the next semester.
Extracurricular Activities
Make the most out of your experience as a visiting student at Rice and get involved outside of the classroom.
- Attend a Rice Owls Sporting Event – free with student ID card
- Purchase a membership to access the Recreation Center
ESTHER
ESTHER is a web application that students use to pay their tuition bill online, check grades, and request transcripts. Information on accessing your ESTHER account will be sent upon admission into the visiting student program. Contact the Office of the Registrar if you have any questions regarding your ESTHER account.
- ESTHER Login
Canvas
Canvas is an online learning management system used by Rice for all course-related curriculum needs.
- Canvas Login
Help Desk
The Help Desk is available to help you with issues such as accessing your Rice email, logging in to Canvas, etc.
Contact the Help Desk by emailing helpdesk@rice.edu.
Disability Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring accommodations, you may contact the Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or by emailing adarice@rice.edu.
A Few More Helpful Links
Some frequently visited websites and pages are listed below.