From: Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience
Date: June 15
Subject: Summer Scoop 2 | Executive MBA | June 15, 2026



Executive MBA 
June 15, 2026

What should I be doing now?

Review the onboarding checklist to confirm that you are on track in submitting administrative items to help us prepare for your first day. You can access the Onboarding Checklist in your applicant portal at apply.business.rice.edu/account/login and click the ONBOARDING tab at the top. 

Have a question? Need to reach us over the summer? Contact apse@rice.edu

Meet the APSE Team: Academic Success

 (Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience)
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Nicole Pellegrino

Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Student Experience

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Kisa Parker

Director of Academic Success

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Erin Woods

Assistant Director, Academic Success

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Kurt Shimada

Assistant Director, Academic Success

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Academic Success

Remember, Academic Success begins before you come to Executive Forum I! Proper preparation is both crucial and required, so remember that Pre-MBA Quantitative Courses are live in Canvas and must be completed by July 1st.

Step 1: Click here to log in to Canvas using your NetID and password. (Accept the course invite at the top of the page if needed.)

Step 2: Once in the Canvas course site, review and read the welcome page for instructions and timeline information. 

Step 3: You can start by taking the waiver test for each required course within Canvas. 

Step 4: If you do not pass the waiver test, you are required to complete the Pre-MBA Quantitative Skills courses.

Don’t forget Excel!: Even if you pass the waiver tests, please review the Excel Skills Module carefully. Excel competency is key to your MBA success!