Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2024
Summer Degree Conferral
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Graduation Deadline: Last day for undergraduate-level students to submit an online Application for Degree for an August (Summer) degree conferral with the Office of the Registrar via ESTHER
Graduation Deadline: Last day for graduate-level students to submit an online Application for Degree for August (Summer) degree conferral with the Office of the Registrar via ESTHER Graduation Deadline: Last day for graduate-level August (Summer) degree candidates to file the following applicable forms in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (see GPS Forms page) for August (Summer) degree conferral:
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| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Graduation Deadline: Last day for Rice faculty Official Certifiers to review, submit petitions, and certify undergraduate and graduate-level August (Summer) degree candidates via Degree Works |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | 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 10, 2024 | GRADUATION: December Commencement Ceremony (for Summer and Fall 2024 degree recipients). Please visit commencement.rice.edu for more information |
| Monday, September 2, 2024 | GRADUATION: Degrees Awarded for August (Summer) degree recipients {with a degree conferral date of August 31, 2024} |
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 1: April 29 - August 9, 2024 (15 weeks, Full Term Non-Research Courses)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Session I |
| Monday, April 29,2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER SESSION 1 |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day for visiting students to confirm registration and complete orientation for Summer Sessions I Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses online via ESTHER for the (full-term) Summer Session 1
Deadline: Last day to adjust variable credit for courses online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to complete late registration online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 100% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 70% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY): No Scheduled Classes |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 60% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 50% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 40% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Session I - Instructor Permission Required |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | 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) |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER SESSION 1 |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 | 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 Session 2: May 13 - June 21, 2024 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Monday, January 15, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Session 2; no late registration available
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 100% refund of tuition for Summer Session 2 |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 2; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER SESSION 2 |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 2 |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Session 2 |
Summer Session 3: May 13 - May 31, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Session 3 |
| Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 3 |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 |
Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Session 3; 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 and complete orientation for Summer Session 3 |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Session 3 |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Session 3 |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Session 3 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 3 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Session 3 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Session 3 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER SESSION 3 |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Session 3 |
Summer Block A1: May 6 - May 24, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block A1 |
| Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 |
Deadline (Late Registration): Last day for degree-seeking Rice students to register for Summer Block A1; 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 and complete orientation for Summer Block A1 |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block A1 |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block A1 |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Block A1 {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block A1 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block A1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
Summer Block B1: May 6 - June 21, 2024 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B1 |
| Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 |
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 (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 and complete orientation for Summer Block B1 |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B1 |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B1 |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 | 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 22, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block B1 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
Summer Block C1: May 13 - June 21, 2024 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C1 |
| Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 |
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 apropriate paperwork with a Late Registration Fee Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration and complete orientation for Summer Block C1 |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C1 |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C1 |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | 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 27, 2024 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block C1 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
Summer Block D1: May 28 - August 2, 2024 (10 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block D1 |
| Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
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 and complete orientation for Summer Block D1 |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block D1 |
| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block D1 |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | 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 12, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block D1 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block D1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 2, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
Summer Block E1: June 10 - July 26, 2024 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block E1 |
| Sunday, June 9, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 |
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 and complete orientation for Summer Block E1 |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block E1 |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block E1 |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | 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} |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block E1 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block E1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Friday, August 2, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
Summer Block B2: June 24 - August 9, 2024 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B2 |
| Sunday, June 23, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 |
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 and complete orientation for Summer Block B2 |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B2 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B2 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | 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} |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block B2 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Friday, August 2, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
Summer Block C2: July 1 - August 9, 2024 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C2 |
| Sunday, June 30, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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 and complete orientation for Summer Block C2 |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C2 |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C2 |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | 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 17, 2024 |
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 Deadline: last day to designate as "Audit" a course in which one is currently registered for credit (via Special Registration Form) for Summer Block C2 - Instructor Permission Required |
| Friday, August 2, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
Summer Paris 1: May 6 - May 24, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, March 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Paris 1
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 1 |
| Friday, April 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 1 |
| Friday, April 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Paris 1; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
Summer Paris 2: May 13 - May 31, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, April 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Paris 2
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 2 |
| Friday, April 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 2 |
| Friday, April 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Paris 2; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 2 |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 2 |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
Summer Paris 3: June 3 - June 21, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, April 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Paris 3
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 3 |
| Friday, April 26, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 3 |
| Friday, May 3, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Paris 3; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 3 |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 3 |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 3 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 3 |
Summer Paris 4: June 24 - July 12, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Paris 4
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 4 |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 4 |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Paris 4; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 4 |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 4 |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 4 |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 4 |
Summer Paris 5: July 15 - Aug 2, 2024 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Paris 5
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 5 |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Paris 5 |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 50% refund of tuition for Summer Paris 5; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Monday, July 15, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 5 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 5 |
| Friday, Aug 2, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 5 |
| Friday, Aug 9, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 5 |
Rice in Country 1 Term: May 12, 2024 - June 24, 2024 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Rice in Country 1; no late registration available
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 100% refund of tuition for Rice in Country 1; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Rice in Country 1 |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| Friday, June 27, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Rice in Country 1 |
Rice in Country 2 Term: June 2, 2024 - July 13, 2024 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to register for Rice in Country 2; no late registration available
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 100% refund of tuition for Rice in Country 2; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Rice in Country 2 |
| Saturday, July 13, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Rice in Country 2 |
Full Summer Session: April 29 - August 9, 2024 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 8, 2023 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2024 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2024 |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF FULL SUMMER TERM |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 100% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 70% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY): No Scheduled Classes |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 60% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 50% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER for the Full Summer Session
Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 40% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for Full Summer Session by paper form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | Deadline: Last day to add courses online via ESTHER for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF FULL SUMMER TERM |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in previous Summer semester |