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. 

Featured checklist items:

• Clear holds in ESTHER: Login to ESTHER and begin clearing the required holds that will prevent your registration for courses. Instructions to clear holds are available here.
• If you have not already done so, complete your Onboarding Survey
• ALL students are required to either waive the health insurance offered by Rice or purchase the Rice Health Insurance Plan. Available to register starting July 1.

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

Meet the APSE Team: Global Programs

Abbey Hartgrove

Mohammad Khan

Associate Director, Global Programs 

Learn more about Mohammad

Hannah McCauley

Program Manager, Global Programs 

Learn more about Hannah

Academic Success

Remember, Academic Success begins before you ever come to Launch! 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! 

Did you know...

...about Rice Business Gives Back?

Rice Business Gives Back is a student service-learning initiative housed within Rice Business. Rice Business Gives Back organizes a variety of volunteer opportunities: from large service days and high school entrepreneurship competitions to fundraising that supports local communities. You’ll learn more about how you can get involved after classes start this fall.

 Career Development Office

Continue Exploring and Preparing
As you continue to explore your professional possibilities, we encourage you to leverage the tools and career resources listed below to enhance your preparation and deepen your conversations with your career coach.

• Rice Business resume template

• AI-powered career tools

• Career Exploration & Industry Research

• Industry Roadmaps

Coming Soon: Career Myths We See Every Year
June 30 at 8:30AM CST | Register

Unpack the most common misconceptions about MBA recruiting and career outcomes and what’s actually true. From “I need it all figured out” to “I can just apply online,” this session will help you avoid common pitfalls and focus on the behaviors that lead to real success. 

Considering a Career Conference This Fall?
Conference season is one of the most valuable times of the year for MBA students to explore career opportunities, grow their professional networks, and learn from industry leaders. We’ve collected all the need-to-know info for four opportunities this fall in a blog post. Read it here.

If you’re interested in attending the National Black MBA Association Annual Conference, use the Rice Business Discount Code C4AXLYDA to secure registration for $299 through June 30. Register to attend here.