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The ceiling mural in Rice University's Duncan Hall is called “The Birth of Consciousness.”

 

Office of International Students & Scholars
Lovett Hall, Entrance A, Second Floor
Rice University, Houston TX
Phone: (713) 348-6095
Fax: (713) 348-6058

Short-Term International Visiting Research Students
The following information is intended for visiting international students who are not pursuing a degree at Rice University, but are instead coming for a short visit to conduct research.

 

TRANSPORTATION TO RICE CAMPUS
1) Super Shuttle, Phone: (800) 258-3826
     - Cost: ~$25.00.
     - Set-up: Go to www.supershuttle.com to make a reservation. 
     - How it works: Take your confirmation receipt to the Super Shuttle counter in the baggage claim area of the airport, where the shuttle will be waiting for you. Super Shuttle will transport you the location you requested during your reservation.

b) Taxi
     - Cost: ~ $40-$50 from Intercontinental Airport, or $25 from Hobby Airport.  An additional charge may apply for heavy luggage such as trunks. There is no charge for a regular suitcase. Taxi drivers are customarily tipped about 15% of the fare.
     - Set-up: Upon arrival go to the taxi pick-up area near baggage claim.
     - How it works: Taxi will take you to your destination.  Expect about 45 minute drive from Intercontinental to Rice area, or 25 minutes from Hobby Airport.

 

HOUSING
1) On-campus housing: On-Campus housing is available during the summer months at the Rice International Summer College, click here for details.

2) Off-campus housing resources: If you decide to live off-campus, start your search for summer housing with these helpful resources

 

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
 Take advantage of your time in Houston! Whether you’re interested in buying tickets to a baseball game, seeing an opera or finding an art museum, these sites will help you discover all that Houston has to offer.

  • Passport to Houston - Rice’s online guide to events and venues off-campus. Full of useful information and links.
  • Visit Houston Texas - Designed for tourists. Provides coupons and information on special offers

 

TRANSPORTATION AROUND HOUSTON
 Don’t have a car? You can still explore the city! Houston ’s light rail, conveniently located on Main Street next to Rice campus, offers an easy way to go beyond the hedges. Although buses can also take you where you want to go, always plan your route carefully, check online for time tables and build extra time into your schedule to anticipate potential delays.

 

CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS
 Want to do something different? Check out these special events:

May

June

July

August



 

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