November email — no program of interest

This is what someone receives when they have enquired about graduate study at Rice but have not told us which program they are considering. It carries no program-specific content, so every reader in this group sees the same email.

Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies graduate.rice.edu

November Ask the people who already did it. Current students can tell you what a program is like. Alumni can tell you where it led. This month you can talk to both, and see how Rice supports the students it admits. Book a coffee chat Find your program

Start Here Find the program that fits Rice offers more than ninety graduate programs, and the differences between them are easier to see side by side. Our newly launched Program Explorer puts the deadlines, funding, requirements and outcomes for each one in a single place, kept current by the teams who run them. Open the Program Explorer

Two People Worth Asking The part no website can tell you [Preferred name], our ambassadors volunteered for this role because they are passionate about Rice and want to share their experiences.

Current Ph.D. Student Maranda J. ​ My favorite thing about Rice is how close knit the community is. While there are lots of opportunities at Rice, it has a comparatively small graduate population, making it easy to get connected within your department and the broader campus community. Meet current students at a coffee chat ​ Master's Graduate, 2026 Bori L. ​ What I really loved about Rice University was the unique combination of academic excellence and a strong sense of community. Rice is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States, while at the same time placing great emphasis on kindness, collaboration, and community. Meet alumni at an upcoming event

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Where to find us in November Coffee chats run all month and both alumni AMAs are back. Every one of these is open to you whatever you are considering, and registration takes under a minute. Nov 05 Alumni Ambassadors AMA: Master’s Edition Thu 5 Nov — 10:00–11:00 AM CT • Virtual Connect directly with Rice master’s alumni in an open Q&A. Bring your questions about the degree, the application, and where it led them. Register Nov 05 Alumni Ambassadors AMA: Ph.D. Edition Thu 5 Nov — 6:00–7:00 AM CT • Virtual Connect directly with Rice doctoral alumni in an open Q&A. Bring your questions about the Ph.D. experience, the job market, and life after the dissertation. Register Nov 06 Ambassador Campus Tour Fri 6 Nov • 12:00 PM CT • In person, Houston A student-led walk through campus. Register for 6 Nov or 20 Nov. See all dates Nov 10 Meet the Ambassadors: Coffee Chat Tue 10 Nov • Virtual An informal half hour with current students. Register for 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM. See all dates Looking for something specific? Our full calendar has everything coming up, and the ambassadors above take questions about any program. See the full November calendar

Application Deadlines Deadlines are on the horizon—stay a step ahead Skip the scavenger hunt across departmental pages. The Program Explorer puts every program’s upcoming deadline, required materials and application checklist in one searchable place.

Prefer to explore on your own first? Spend time in the student blog, or browse the full ambassador roster to see who you would be joining.

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