Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2023
Summer Degree Conferral
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, June 30, 2023 | 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 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 26, 2023 | 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 11, 2023 | 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 5, 2023 | GRADUATION: December Commencement Ceremony (for Summer and Fall 2023 degree recipients). Please visit commencement.rice.edu for more information |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023 | GRADUATION: Degrees Awarded for August (Summer) degree recipients |
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 1 - August 11, 2023 (15 weeks, Full Term Non-Research Courses)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE SUMMER SESSION 1 SUMMER SEMESTER (15-WEEKS) |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | 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 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 70% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 60% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 50% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER for the (full-term) Summer Session 1
Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 40% refund of tuition for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for the (full-term) Summer Session 1 by paper form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER SESSION 1 |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 | 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 3: May 15 - June 2, 2023 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Session 3 |
| Sunday, May 14, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 3 |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER SESSION 3 |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | 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 for Summer Session 3 |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Session 3 |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Session 3 |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 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} |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Session 3 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER SESSION 3 |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Session 3 |
Summer Block A1: May 8 - May 26, 2023 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block A1 |
| Sunday, May 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | 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 for Summer Block A1 |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block A1 |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block A1 |
| Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 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 17, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block A1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK A1 |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block A1 |
Summer Block B1: May 8 - June 23, 2023 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B1 |
| Sunday, May 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | 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 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B1 |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B1 |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | 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 24, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B1 |
| Friday, June 30, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B1 |
Summer Block C1: May 15 - June 23, 2023 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C1 |
| Sunday, May 14, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | 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 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C1 |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C1 |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | 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 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY): No Scheduled Classes |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C1 |
| Friday, June 30, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C1 |
Summer Block D1: May 30 - August 4, 2023 (10 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block D1 |
| Sunday, May 28, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY): No Scheduled Classes |
| Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 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, May 31, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block D1 |
| Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block D1 |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | 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 14, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block D1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK D1 |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block D1 |
Summer Block E1: June 12 - July 28, 2023 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block E1 |
| Sunday, June 11, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | 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 13, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block E1 |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block E1 |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | 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 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block E1 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK E1 |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block E1 |
Summer Block B2: June 26 - August 11, 2023 (7 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block B2 |
| Sunday, June 25, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | 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 27, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block B2 |
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block B2 |
| Friday, June 30, 2023 | 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} |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block B2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK B2 |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block B2 |
Summer Block C2: July 3 - August 11, 2023 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to apply to be a visiting student for Summer Block C2 |
| Sunday, July 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | 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 |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a full 100% refund of tuition and fees for Summer Block C2 |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive an 80% refund of tuition for Summer Block C2 |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | 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 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course online via ESTHER as "Pass/Fail" for Summer Block C2 (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER BLOCK C2 |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Block C2 |
Summer Paris 1: May 8 - May 26, 2023 (3 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, March 24, 2023 | 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 7, 2023 | 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 8, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF SUMMER PARIS 1 |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 1 |
Summer Paris 2: July 3 - July 21, 2023 (3 weeks)
Note: The first day of classes for Summer Paris 2 will depend on the individual course.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 5, 2023 | 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, June 9, 2023 | 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, July 3, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Summer Paris 2 |
Rice in Country Term: May 14, 2023 - June 25, 2023 (6 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Friday, March 10, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to register for Rice in Country; no late registration available
Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER and receive a 100% refund of tuition for Rice in Country; {There will be no pro-rated refunds after this date} |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Rice in Country |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Sunday, June 25, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Rice in Country |
Summer Session 4: July 23, 2023 - August 4, 2023 (2 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER |
| Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to register for Summer Session 4; no late registration available |
| Monday, July 23, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses via ESTHER for Summer Session 4
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF SUMMER SESSION 4 |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit grades via ESTHER for Rice in Country |
Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term: May 1 - August 11, 2023 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF FULL TERM RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP/INDEPENDENT STUDY TERM |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 100% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 70% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 60% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 50% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term
Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 40% refund of tuition for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term by paper form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses online via ESTHER for the Full Term Research and Internship/Independent Study Term |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF FULL TERM AND INTERNSHIP/INDEPENDENT STUDY TERM |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in previous Summer semester |
Full Summer Session: May 1 - August 11, 2023 (15 weeks)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Summer Registration: Registration for Summer 2023 begins for currently enrolled degree-seeking Rice undergraduate and graduate students via ESTHER
Applications: Visiting student application process opens for Summer 2023 |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE FULL SUMMER SESSION SUMMER SEMESTER (15-WEEKS) |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Summer Registration Continues: Late Registration continues for undergraduate and graduate students online via ESTHER |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 100% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with an 80% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 70% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | MEMORIAL DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 60% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 50% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER for the Full Full Summer Session
Deadline: Last day to drop courses online via ESTHER with a 40% refund of tuition for the Full Summer Session |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | JUNETEENTH (DAY OF OBSERVANCE - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENCE DAY (HOLIDAY - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES) |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to designate a course as "Pass/Fail" for the Full Summer Session by paper form at the Office of the Registrar (Rice degree-seeking students only) |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Deadline: Last day to add courses online via ESTHER for the Full Summer Session |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES END OF FULL SUMMER SESSION |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit Summer semester final grades for all students online via ESTHER by 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 25, 2023 | Deadline: Last day for instructors to submit final grades to resolve "Other" (OT) and "Incomplete" (INC) grades for courses taken in previous Summer semester |