Interviews
Take time to shine! Although not required, we strongly encourage freshman applicants take advantage of this opportunity. An interview is our chance to get to know you as a person rather than just a collection of papers. And it enables you to ask questions and learn more about Rice.
We understand that not all applicants can arrange a trip to campus for an interview, so interviews are conducted both on campus with Rice Senior Interviewers or admission staff members and off campus with Alumni Interviewers. A dedicated corps of Rice alumni conduct interviews in all 50 states and in many foreign countries, and no distinction is made between on- or off-campus interviews.
Interviews are offered to seniors and rising seniors only and are not offered for transfer applicants. It is your responsibility to request an interview by the posted deadlines below if you wish to have one.
| Decision plan | Interview requested by | Application deadline |
| Early | October 1, 2009 | November 1, 2009 |
| Regular | December 1, 2009* | January 2, 2010 |
* Note that on-campus interviews are not offered after December 12, 2009.
Alumni interested in volunteering to conduct interviews should visit the Rice Alumni Volunteers for Admission (RAVA) webpage.
