Welcome to Rice University's Summer Sessions Application for Visiting High School students

Please see the Summer Programs website for important information regarding application deadlines, the application process, and contact information.

Application Deadlines per Summer Session: 

Session I -- Monday, April 27, 2026

Summer Block A1 -- Monday, May 4, 2026

Summer Block B1 -- Monday, May 4, 2026

Summer Block C1 -- Monday, May 11, 2026

Summer Block D1 -- Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Summer Block E1 -- Monday, June 8, 2026

Summer Block B2 -- Monday, June 22, 2026

Summer Block C2 -- Monday, June 29, 2026

In addition to this application and the $75 non-refundable application fee, visiting students will be asked to provide supplemental materials that may be required to process their application, including:

Additionally, determine the course you would like to apply for before starting the application. For the most up-to-date list of course offerings, see our Summer Courses Catalog. Have the following pieces of information on hand to complete the application for at least 1 course:

Note: Admission to Summer Sessions does not constitute admission to Rice University.

Courses offered during Summer Sessions are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. If any of the courses that you are registered for are cancelled, tuition and fees will be refunded, with the exception of the nonrefundable application fee. 

Only one application is needed if you are applying to take courses in multiple sessions. 

If you are applying after the deadline for the first session you wish to attend, please contact ricesummeradvisor@rice.edu first.

Click the green button to complete your application, and submit it with the $75.00 non-refundable application fee.