Students Returning to Rice

The Office of Academic Advising plays an important role in helping students return to Rice after time away (for any reason). Each student has unique circumstances, academic interests and plans, so each situation is handled individually. In some cases, students have been away from Rice for a short time, there are few complications, their academic plan for graduation is clear and concise and interaction with the Office of Academic Advising is relatively brief. Minimally, the returning student should be able to present a detailed academic plan (.DOC) that, on successful completion, would allow graduation by an anticipated date. In other cases, students have been away from Rice for significant time, there are several specific variables to consider and reintroduction to the academic system is necessary. Regardless of the circumstances, it is the responsibility of each returning student to initiate contact with the Office of Academic Advising to seek approval of their academic plan (4060).