Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2025
Summer Degree Conferral
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, July 3, 2025 | Graduation Deadline: Last day for undergraduate-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 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 30, 2025 | 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 15, 2025 | 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 previous Spring semester (for Summer degree candidates) |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | GRADUATION: Degrees Awarded for August (Summer) degree recipients {with a degree conferral date of August 31, 2025} |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | GRADUATION: December Commencement Ceremony (for Summer and Fall 2025 degree recipients). For information, please visit commencement.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 1: May 5 - August 15, 2025 (15 weeks, Full Term Non-Research Courses)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Session 1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER SESSION 1 |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER
Deadline (Confirm Registration): Last day for visiting students to confirm registration and complete orientation for Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER
Deadline: Last day to adjust variable credit for courses online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to complete late registration for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 100% refund of tuition for the (full-term)Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 80% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 70% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 60% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 50% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER
Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 40% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course for which one is currently registered for credit in the (full-term) Summer Session I (via Special Registration Form - Instructor Permission Required) |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" a course for which one is currently registered for the (full-term) Summer Session I (via Special Registration Form) form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER SESSION I |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades for all students for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in the previous Summer semester |
Full (and Internship) Summer Session: May 5 - August 15, 2025 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF FULL SUMMER TERM |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 100% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 80% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 70% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 60% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 50% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER
Deadline: Last day to drop courses with a 40% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER Deadline: Last day to designate as "Audit" a course for which one is currently registered for credit in the Full Summer Session (via Special Registration Form - Instructor Permission Required) |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for Full Summer Session (via Special Registration Form) at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 |
Deadline: Last day to add courses for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF FULL SUMMER TERM |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades for all students for the Full Summer Session online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in the previous Summer semester |
Summer Block A1: May 12 - May 30, 2025 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block A1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 |
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 13, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block A1 |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block A1 |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 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 21, 2025 |
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 23, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block A1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
Summer Block B1: May 12 - June 27, 2025 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 |
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 13, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B1 |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B1 |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 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) |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 |
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 |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
Summer Block C1: May 19 - June 27, 2025 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 |
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 20, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C1 |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C1 |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 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 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 |
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 |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
Summer Block D1: June 2 - August 8, 2025 (10 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block D1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 |
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 |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block D1 |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block D1 |
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 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} |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
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 |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block D1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
Summer Block E1: June 16 - August 1, 2025 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block E1 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, June 15, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 |
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 17, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block E1 |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block E1 |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | 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} |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
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 |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block E1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
Summer Block B2: June 30 - August 15, 2025 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B2 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 |
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, July 1, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B2 |
| Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B2 |
| Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 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, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
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 8, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
Summer Block C2: July 7 - August 15, 2025 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C2 (with all appropriate and required paperwork) |
| Sunday, July 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 |
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 8, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C2 |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C2 |
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 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} |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 |
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 8, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
Summer Paris 1: May 12 - May 30, 2025 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | 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 |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
Summer Paris 2: June 3 - June 23, 2025 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | 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 |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 2 |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 2 |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
Summer Paris 3: June 27 - July 17, 2025 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | 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, June 27, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 3 |
| Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 3 |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 3 |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 3 |
Summer Paris 4: July 21 - August 8, 2025 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | 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 |
| Monday, July 21, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 4 |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 4 |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 4 |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 4 |
Summer 1st Half of Full Term: May 5 - June 20, 2025 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer 1st Half of Full Term |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER 1ST HALF OF FULL TERM |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer 1st Half of Full Term |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer 1st Half of Full Term |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer 1st Half of Full Term (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER 1ST HALF OF FULL TERM |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer 1st Half of Full Term |
Summer 2nd Half of Full Term: June 30 - August 15, 2025 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 6, 2024 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2025 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2025 |
| Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer 2nd Half of Full Term |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER 2ND HALF OF FULL TERM |
| Monday, July 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 7, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer 2nd Half of Full Term |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer 2nd Half of Full Term |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer 2nd Half of Full Term (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER 2ND HALF OF FULL TERM |
| August 22, 2025 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer 2nd Half of Full Term |