O-Week

Classes underway at Rice after another rousing O-Week

Classes are now underway at Rice, following a lively and action-packed week of welcoming and introducing the Class of 2028 to its new academic home.

Incoming class fills Tudor Fieldhouse with ‘unbelievable energy’ to cheer on Rice Athletics

Tudor Fieldhouse was packed with frenetic energy Tuesday night as new Rice students represented their residential colleges while cheering on the Rice sports teams.

‘Make the lift lighter’: Rice football helps freshmen move into residential colleges

The morning after a grueling three-hour scrimmage, Rice Football players spread out over campus to help rookies tackle their first big college move.

Rice welcomes the newest Owls into the nest at O-Week matriculation

“Welcome to Rice!” President Reginald DesRoches exclaimed at the Aug. 18 matriculation ceremony for the Class of 2028. After spending the day helping the new class of freshmen move into its residential colleges, DesRoches and university leadership celebrated the new students’ official entry into Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse to share their advice and support for the upcoming years.

‘The start of a new chapter’: Rice Class of 2028 greeted with open arms at move-in day

Rice greeted the incoming Class of 2028 for the first time during an eventful, emotional and celebratory O-Week move-in day Aug. 18.

Rice wraps up successful O-Week for Class of 2027

Rice University wrapped up an energetic and lively O-Week 2023 with the annual Welcome Back Day Festival Aug. 19.

Student groups greet new Owls

As part of Rice University’s O-Week tradition, student groups welcome the new Owls and their parents to campus. Two groups representing students of color recently hosted events to greet the Rice community.

Rice introduces new faculty to campus

More than 60 new faculty spent two days in an orientation of their own before starting the fall semester at Rice University. The program was hosted by the Office of Faculty Development.

OISS holds welcome dinner to greet international graduate students

About 600 new graduate international students were welcomed to Rice during a welcome dinner hosted by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Aug. 16.

Incoming class packs Tudor Fieldhouse to cheer on Owl athletics

Rice’s incoming class received a crash course in Rice athletics on the third day of O-Week as they flocked to Tudor Fieldhouse for Rice Rally, a pep rally to introduce new Owls to the teams they’ll be rooting for in the coming years.

Graduate Owls enjoy barbecue with president

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches welcomed new graduate students with a tasty barbecue meal Aug. 15.

Faculty share secrets to success with Class of 2027

On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s Class of 2027 gathered in Tudor Fieldhouse to receive advice from a three-person panel of professors regarding their secrets for success — both at Rice and beyond. The faculty delivered short, TED-style talks encouraging new students to stay open to the possibilities the university offers.

New students break bread with president

The university’s newest Owls enjoyed a Texas barbecue dinner with President Reginald DesRoches during the president’s welcome party to conclude the second day of O-Week Aug. 14.

Class of 2027 lauded for diversity, talent during matriculation address

Fireworks lit up the sky over Lovett Hall and the Sallyport the night of Aug. 13 as the incoming Class of 2027’s first day of O-Week culminated with Rice’s annual matriculation ceremony.

Newest parliament of Owls lands on campus

Rice University greeted the incoming Class of 2027 for the first time during an eventful, emotional and celebratory O-Week move-in day on Aug. 13.