Rice for High School Students
June 11-July 27, 2012
This program offers college credit to qualified high school students. For information about Rice Summer School for grades 8-12 offering high school credits and enrichment courses, please call 713-348-4967 or visit the Rice 8-12 Summer School Office Web site.
Be among the select group of high school students allowed to take part in college-level for-credit classes at Rice University in the summer of 2012.
Rice University's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is pleased to offer Rice for High School Students: College Credit in the Summer. Through this program, rising juniors and seniors (classes of 2013 and 2014) can take one course in Rice University’s regular summer school alongside current college students from Rice and visiting students from other institutions.
Get a taste of college life!
Choose from more than 20 courses offered in a variety of subjects including math, science, English and more. Rice is renowned for its rigorous courses; each summer course offers three to four credit hours, which entails four to six hours of classroom time per week and approximately one to three hours of homework per class meeting. The credit you earn may be transferable to your college degree.
Limited enrollment
Only 20 students will be accepted into the 2012 Rice for High School Students College Credit in the Summer.
SCHEDULE
- Application deadline – March 30
- Admissions decisions – on or around April 30
- Orientation for admitted students – June 8
- Class term begins – June 11*
- Classes conclude – July 27
*High School students are eligible only for the Summer Session III (7 weeks).
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, students will need to submit the following materials:
- Completed application - Download application.
- Teacher and counselor recommendation forms – part of the application
- Application fee of $75 (payable to Rice University)
- PSAT, SAT I or ACT scores
- High school transcript from each high school attended
Admission to this program does not constitute admission to Rice University. This is a separate program from the Rice University Summer School for Grades 8-12 program, which offers enrichment courses and courses for high school credit.
Please note that this is not a residential program. Students are responsible for their own housing.
TUITION AND FEES
The tuition
for each Rice for High School Students course is $949 per credit hour, and
courses are typically 3 or 4 credit hours. This would be
$2,847-3,796. Books are not included in the tuition. A $200 tuition
deposit is required upon your acceptance into the program in order to hold your
space. Details will be provided if you are admitted.
Two full tuition scholarships will be offered based on financial need. Eligibility information is available on the application form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, please visit our FAQ or e-mail school@rice.edu or call 713-348-4767.