About
The GPS Pathways Program was established in 2022 by Dean Seiichi Matsuda in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Currently in its pilot year, the program brings together a diverse group of first-year doctoral students to provide an extended orientation to Rice University, its resources, and the Houston area.
Scholars meet regularly over the course of the academic year and participate in a number of activities, from social events to group lunches, to meetings with university administrators and key offices. They are assigned to a small group led by our GPS Pathways Team, a group of senior graduate students that offer support and guidance throughout the duration of the program.
For questions about the GPS Pathways Programs, email gpspathways@rice.edu. We encourage you to reach out to our mentors or leadership team for further information.