Please see below for our newsletter series sent to families during the summer months. Please note that newsletters reflect the most updated information at the time they are sent.
Our newsletter series highlights information parents and family members need to feel comfortable, confident, and knowledgeable prior to their student's transition. These newsletters contain important information from various departments across campus. Faculty and staff also provide information on how to connect with them to learn more about their services and as you have questions. Your student's wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of our planning.
For Rice students who will be moving on campus mid-August 2024, we will provide all parties with detailed move-in information prior to their arrival date.
New Families Newsletters 2024
Newsletters will be uploaded below on a rolling basis as they are delivered via Mailchimp. Please direct questions regarding newsletter contents to our First Year Programs office oweek@rice.edu. For general inquires, you can reach SSI at success@rice.edu.
Newsletter 1
This newsletter features a welcome from our office - Student Success Initiatives. The newsletter introduces the Office of Information Technology and answers some Frequently Asked Questions regarding devices on Rice University's campus. We also highlight the days and times that NFO will take place and the New Student Checklist information. All of which are essential planning tools created for new students and families. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Rice First Look Book
This newsletter introduces the First Look Book from Student Media. It provides details on the keepsake and how to publish your Parent Message for your student on the First Look book. The deadline to submit a Parent Message is on July 1, 2024. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Newsletter 2
This newsletter features an overview of from Student Health Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center, and the Disability Resource Center. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Newsletter 3
Our third newsletter provides families an introduction to the Office of Financial Aid, Cashier's Office and Housing & Dining. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Residence Hall Linens
Order bedding, decor, storage, organization essential and more for your student's room. The newsletter includes links to a move-in checklist and the online store to purchase items for their room. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Newsletter 4
Connecting families to academic resources, this newsletter provides important information about the Office of Academic Advising, Centre for Career Development, UNIV 110 and the Office of Study Abroad. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Newsletter 5
Initial details on New Families Orientation are provided in this newsletter. For the full newsletter, please click here.
Newsletter 6
This newsletter provides details on move-in and a full schedule for New Families Orientation. Additional information on campus maps, hotels nearby and directions to Rice are also included.