From: Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience
Date: June 29
Subject: Summer Scoop 4 | Hybrid MBA | June 29, 2026



Hybrid MBA
June 29, 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.

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.

Meet the APSE Team: Registration and Records

 (Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience)
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Guoyong Wu

Director, Registration and Student Records 

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Zhanar Imanbaeva

Associate Director, Registration and Student Records

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In your first semester, the Registration and Student Records team will register you for all of your courses. The only thing you’ll need to do is clear your registration holds!

Want to know who advocates for students at Rice Business?

Meet the Rice Business Student Association for Hybrid Students HRBSA)!

Each MBA program has its own unique RBSA council that aims to maximize student access and opportunities, optimize learning, and increase the value of the Rice MBA.

As an incoming student, you can look to your RBSA to advocate for your cohort by communicating with staff, building community and traditions through iconic social events like weekly Partios and the JGSB Gala, and expanding your network by uniting all MBA programs, faculty, and alumni.

Learn more about their involvement here: https://business.rice.edu/rice-mba/beyond-classroom/student-clubs

Your MBA Journey Starts Here: View the Launch Schedule

Houston, we have a solution, and it starts with your arrival!

We are counting down the days until you arrive at McNair Hall for Launch. This orientation week is your first major step toward your MBA, packed with networking, academic briefings, and community events.

To see exactly what we have planned for your cohort, check out the full schedule here:

🔗 https://rice.box.com/s/twgg06ia1m2io12jrejoglnjak45jfg1

Launch Attendance
Attendance at Launch is mandatory for the completion of your MBA at Rice Business. If you have any questions in advance of Launch, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Take a look, mark your calendars, and get ready for an unforgettable week! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to APSE@rice.edu.