Rice Contacts

For a complete listing of directories and offices at Rice, please visit the Campus Directory.  For a printable map of those offices referred to on this directory, please visit the campus maps.  Office hours are subject to change. 

Cashier’s Office 
Room 110 Allen Center (Building 2 on Campus Map)– Hours 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
This is where you pay tuition, fees, insurance, fines, etc.  You can also cash checks (see their staff for guidelines) by presenting your student identification.
713-348-4946

Center for Student Professional Development 
O'Connor House (Building 50) – Hours 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
http://cspd.rice.edu/
Formerly known as Career Services, this office offers post-graduation planning resources, communication development tools, and employment search resources.

Disability Support Services 
Room 111 Allen Center (Building 2 on Campus Map) - 713-348-5841
Disability Support Services supports and implements federal guidelines included in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rice University is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to the educational environment. To this end, Rice strives to make programs and facilities accessible to students with disabilities. A wide range of support services is available to provide students with equal opportunity to benefit from the educational offerings of the institution and to participate in the life of the university.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 
Room 323 Allen Center (Building 2 on Campus Map) – Hours 8 a.m. - Noon and 1-5 p.m.
graduate.rice.edu
713-348-4002

Parking Office 
McNair Hall (Building 44 on Campus Map) - Hours 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
This office will also issue parking permits and register vehicles.  Bring your student I.D., and be sure to register for your courses before attempting to register your vehicle.  This office is located in McNair Hall (Jones Business School), in the underground parking lot.  You may also register online at: http://cohesion.rice.edu/campusservices/parktrans/parking/registration.cfm

Payroll 
2600 Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza (Outside Entrance 3) – Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is where you can obtain tax information (W-4 and I-9), sign up for direct deposit and obtain time sheets if you are working a campus job.
713-348-3410

Police Department 
Building 51 on Campus Map – Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
In order to obtain your student I.D. card, the University Police Department will accept anything that has your student identification number listed (memo on department letterhead, your paid statement, etc.) along with a pictured drivers license and/or passport.
Emergency dispatch runs twenty-four hours per day.
You may also register your bike with the police department: http://www.rice.edu/bikesatrice/
EMERGENCY line: 713-348-6000

Recreation Center 
Area “B” on Campus Map
In the Fall of 2009, Rice University will open the doors to the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center.  The Recreation Center will offer intramural, fitness, aquatics, dance, and club activities.  Membership information is available via their website.

Registrar’s Office 
Room 116 Allen Center (Building 2 on Campus Map)– Hours 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
This is where you go if you have problems with your Esther account or when you need to submit an Esther Special Registration Request Form.
registrar.rice.edu
713-348-4999

Rice Counseling Center 
Lovett Hall, Entrance A, Third Floor (Building 40) – Hours 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Rice Counseling Center (RCC) provides free, confidential consultations and short term counseling for all currently enrolled Rice graduate and undergraduate students who have paid the Student Health fee.  713-348-4867

Rice Memorial Center and Ley Student Center 
Building 57 on Campus Map
The Rice Student Center provides facilities, resources, events, and services that enrich the social & educational development while allowing for the self-directed engagement of the Rice Community Members and university visitors.
http://www.rice.edu/projects/lsc/WebPages/

Student Financial Services 
Room 250 Allen Center (Building 2 on Campus Map)– Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Student Financial Services for their guidelines.  Appointments are suggested.
713-348-4958

Student Health Services 
Rich Health and Wellness Center (Building 62)- Hours 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Weekends
The Rice Student Health Services provides preventive and outpatient clinical care for the students of Rice University. Student Health is located on-campus and is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the Student Health Fee.  For more information, visit http://www.rice.edu/health/ 713-348-4966

The Wellness Center 
Rich Health and Wellness Center (Building 62) - Hours 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Wellness Center seeks to develop programs to encourage and reinforce behaviors in students that promote a higher quality of health and well-being.
713-348-5194