Semester 1: Mid August to Mid December
Semester 2: Mid January to Mid May

English.

	Architecture Engineering Humanities Music Natural Sciences Social Sciences Graduate Schools Management Continuing Studies

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On campus housing:

Please visit: http://housing.rice.edu/

There are currently eleven residential colleges, with six (Baker, Hanszen, Lovett, Sid Richardson, Wiess, and Will Rice) on the south side of campus and five (Brown, Jones, Martel, Duncan, and McMurtry) on the north. The latter two north colleges will be housing students for the first time during the 2009-2010 school year. Although each college is composed of a full cross-section of students at Rice, they have over time developed their own traditions and "personalities". When students matriculate they are randomly assigned to one of the eleven colleges, although "legacy" exceptions are made for students whose siblings or other close relatives have attended Rice. Students generally remain members of the college that they are assigned to for the duration of their undergraduate careers, even if they move off-campus at any point. Students are guaranteed on-campus housing for freshman year and two of the next three years; each college has its own system for determining allocation of the remaining spaces, collectively known as "Room Jacking". Students develop strong loyalties to their college and maintain friendly rivalry with other colleges, especially during events such as Beer Bike and O-Week.

Off-campus:

Rice has an on-line resource for off-campus housing.

Please visit: http://offcampus.rice.edu/

Apartments and rooms for rent far from Rice University may be less expensive than those nearby. Public transportation may be a problem with the more distant locations, however. If you do not own a car, you should find out about bus routes before selecting a place to live.

Upon receiving your DS-2019, you will need to apply for your J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy. We recommend you visit the website of the US Embassy/Consulate where you wish to apply for your visa, and follow the procedures for documentation, interview request, etc. In general, you will need to present:

1.    A valid passport from your own government. 2.    A “Certificate of Eligibility” for a temporary stay in the U.S. (Form DS-2019 by Rice University or another        sponsor). 3.    Financial documents to prove you have the funds required for a least a year’s stay in the U.S. (as        indicated on the DS-2019). 4.    Proof of payment of the SEVIS fee. All J-1 visa applicants need to pay the one time SEVIS fee prior to        applying for a visa. Keep your receipt as proof of payment to present to the US Consulate, port of entry        officials when entering the U.S., OISS upon check-in, and for your records. For more information visit:        www.FMJfee.com. 5.    Completed visa application forms – be sure to indicate your name as stated on your passport and your        DS-2019 documents to better ensure that your name on your visa stamp will be displayed properly.

Medical costs in the United States are very high. All students at Rice University are required to have health insurance coverage, and show proof of coverage before registering for classes. All non-immigrant visa holders and their dependents are required to carry insurance for the duration of their program. Health insurance is necessary for everyone in the United States.

For all students: The yearly individual cost for health insurance is about $1500-$2200(without any doctoral student departmental subsidy), depending on the coverage desired. Family coverage is also available and is absolutely necessary for married students. A Health Service Fee of approximately $220 per semester is also required by Rice University. This fee pays for your use of campus health service only. It is entirely separate from the health insurance which helps pay for hospital or physician bills off campus.

From Fall 2012, all incoming Rice students are required to obtain Meningitis Vaccination. Students are also required to submit a Medical Report.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  

Breakdown of Costs	USD $
Accommodation	1,034
Food	400
Transport	100
Insurance	70
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	150
Monthly Estimate	1,754

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://housing.rice.edu/

Cost of Living:

	http://www.students.rice.edu/students/tuition_fees.asp

Course Information:

	http://www.rice.edu/catalog/2010_2011/departments.html