Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Registration Policies
The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees, location, and calendar of Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of programs, classes, or activities; the relocation or modification of the content of any of the foregoing; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance of any class shall constitute a student's acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth in the above paragraph.
The following academic policies and procedures are specific to noncredit students. Students should also review the schoolwide academic policies and procedures. Unless otherwise noted, Continuing Studies classes are open to adults aged 18 and older.
Financial Liability Policy
Enrollment in continuing education and non-credit courses at Rice University signifies consent to, and acceptance of all policies and procedures governing enrollment, including financial liability. Students who fail to remit payment when due, agree to pay Rice University all reasonable costs for collection, to include collection agency, attorney's and court fees.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Refunds of tuition and fees for non-credit courses, if any, are made on the basis of the date and time of receipt of a student’s drop or withdrawal request. Withdrawal and refund policies for non-credit and continuing education programs will vary based on the program. Please contact the program coordinator for additional details on the program-specific policies.
Cancellations and Schedule Changes
Although we make every effort to maintain the published class schedules, insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen occurrences may require a schedule change, cancellation or instructor substitution. These changes will be posted on the website, and we will attempt to notify you as early as possible. In the event of a schedule adjustment or cancellation, neither Rice University nor the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies shall be held responsible for any non-refundable costs incurred by a participant, including, but not limited to, transportation or accommodation fees.
Note: Courses with low enrollment may be cancelled a week or more prior to the start date, thus early registration is encouraged.
Discounts
Discount for Rice Students, Faculty, Retirees, Staff (plus spouses and partners)
Please call 713-348-4803 to receive the appropriate discount code. A 50 percent discount on non-limited enrollment courses, including most courses in the categories of Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and Science, Technology & Health, is offered to Rice University students, faculty, retirees, staff, and spouses and partners. The discount is 10 percent on limited enrollment courses. No discounts are offered for Language Programs or cooking classes, and we reserve the right to modify the discount on certain courses. Discounts do not apply to the cost of books or supplies. Please indicate your Rice University status when you register. However, the discount on Graduate Liberal Studies and Master of Arts in Teaching tuition is 10 percent for benefits-eligible staff and faculty once admitted into the program, and there is no discount for family members, partners or spouses of staff or faculty.
Discount for Rice University Alumni
Rice University alumni receive discounts on select programs offered by the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Alumni are now offered a 10 percent discount on select offerings for personal and professional development and other opportunities for enrichment through the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies except for Language Program courses. The reduced fee is indicated in the course description. Only one discount may be applied to the course fee; the registration system will use the lowest rate. For the Master of Liberal Studies and the Master of Arts in Teaching programs, alumni receive a 15 percent discount on tuition once admitted into the program.
Books
Some courses have required or recommended texts. For information on books for your course see individual program pages at glasscockcatalog.rice.edu or call 713-348-4803.
Accessibility for Students with Disabilities
Rice University is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to the educational environment. Rice’s Disability Support Services supports and implements federal guidelines included in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have a documented disability that may affect academic performance, you should take the following steps:
1. Provide documentation for the file in Rice University’s Disability Support Services Office (Allen Center, Room 111; 713-348-5841; adarice@rice.edu). For documentation guidelines and forms, visit www.dss.rice.edu and click on “Student Information.”
2. Inform the program coordinator in the Glasscock School, preferably at least 10 days in advance of the first day of class. Call 713-348-4803 or email gscs@rice.edu to be connected with the program coordinator associated with your class.
Privacy Policy
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies adheres to the Rice University Privacy Notice. Please visit https://privacy.rice.edu/privacy for details.
Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies uses a marketing communication system to receive and store student data in connection with course registration. I acknowledge that Rice University will store the following information in Hubspot, a CRM software platform, for the purpose of processing my course registration: name, email, phone number, address, and course history.
Rice University Visiting Students Registration Policies
Students in a Visiting Student Program are subject to the policies that were included in the Visiting Student application and are available in the General Announcements (https://ga.rice.edu/). Questions regarding these policies should be directed to registrar@rice.edu.
