Academic Calendar Summer Semester 2022
Summer Degree Conferral
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Graduation Deadline: Last day for all undergraduate-level students to submit an online Application for Degree (accessible in ESTHER) for an August (Summer) degree conferral with the Office of the Registrar via ESTHER
Graduation Deadline: Last day for all graduate-level students to submit a paper Application for Degree (accessible in ESTHER) for August (Summer) degree conferral with the Office of the Registrar either in-person or via e-mail to registrar@rice.edu Graduation Deadline: Last day for graduate-level August (Summer) degree candidates to file the following in-person and in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August (Summer) degree conferral:
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| Friday, August 12, 2022 | Graduation Deadline: Last day for graduate-level students to submit thesis in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August (Summer) degree conferral by 12:00 noon
Graduation Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in the Spring semester (for Summer degree candidates) |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | (tentative) GRADUATION - Convocation Ceremony for Summer and Fall degree recipients - for information, please visit ceremony.rice.edu |
Summer Sessions
- Unless otherwise noted, dates and information apply to both Rice undergraduate and graduate students.
- Students are charged per credit hour; LPAP billed @ 1 hour.
- Early matriculants are charged an additional Health Services Fee.
Summer Session I: May 2 - August 12, 2022 (15 weeks, Full Term Non-Research Courses)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE SUMMER SESSION I SUMMER SEMESTER (15-WEEKS) Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 13, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to ADD courses online via ESTHER
Deadline: Last day to adjust variable credit for courses online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to drop courses online with a 100% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with an 80% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 70% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 3, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 60% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 10, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 50% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to DROP courses online via ESTHER for Summer Session I
Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 40% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 30% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 20% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I
Graduation Deadline: Last day to file an application for an August (Summer) degree conferral with the Office of the Registrar (All Students) Graduation Deadline: Last day for graduate-level August (Summer) degree candidates to file the following in-person and in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August (Summer) degree conferral:
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| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for the (full-term) Summer Session I by paper form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only)
Deadline: Last day to withdraw from the university with a 10% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session I |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER SESSION I
Graduation Deadline: Last day to submit theses in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for an August (Summer) degree conferral by 12:00 noon |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m.
END OF THE SUMMER SEMESTER |
| Friday, August 26, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in previous Summer semester |
Summer Block B1: May 9 - June 24, 2022 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B1 |
| Sunday, May 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block B1; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block B1 |
| Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B1 |
| Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B1 |
| Friday, May 13, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block B1 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
Summer Block C1: May 16 - June 24, 2022 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C1 |
| Sunday, May 15, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Monday, May 16, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Monday, May 16, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block C1; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block C1 |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C1 |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C1 |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block C1 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
Summer Block D1: May 30 - August 5, 2022 (10 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block D1 |
| Sunday, May 29, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block D1; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block D1 |
| Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block D1 |
| Thursday, June 2, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block D1 |
| Friday, June 3, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block D1 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block D1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
Summer Block E1: June 13 - July 29, 2022 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, June 6, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block E1 |
| Sunday, June 12, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block E1; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block E1 |
| Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block E1 |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block E1 |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block E1 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block E1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, July 29, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
Summer Block B2: June 27 - August 12, 2022 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B2 |
| Sunday, June 26, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block B2; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block B2 |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B2 |
| Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B2 |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block B2 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail for Summer Block B2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
Summer Block C2: July 4 - August 12, 2022 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C2 |
| Sunday, July 3, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block C2; may register in the Office of the Registrar via the appropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration for Summer Block C2 Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C2 |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C2 |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block C2 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
Summer Session 9: May 20 - July 2, 2022 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Friday, March 11, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add a course via ESTHER
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 9 Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Session 9 |
| Monday, May 20, 2022 | Deadline: FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER SESSION 9 |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER SESSION 9 |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Session 9 |
Full Summer Session: May 2 - August 12, 2022 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - FULL SUMMER SESSION |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for the Full Summer Session |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Full Summer Session (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add a course via ESTHER |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - FULL SUMMER SESSION |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades for Full Summer Session |
Summer Sessions Internship: May 2 - August 12, 2022 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2022 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2022 |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER SESSIONS INTERNSHIP |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | JUNETEENTH (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Sessions Internship |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Sessions Internship (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | Deadline: Last day to add a course via ESTHER |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES - SUMMER SESSIONS INTERNSHIP |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades for Summer Sessions Internship |