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. 

• 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: Academic Success

Nicole Pellegrino

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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 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! 

Welcome from the Career Development Office! 

Resource Spotlight: AI Career for Growth

You also have access to AI-powered career tools that can answer questions on demand, help you explore career paths aligned with your background and interests, surface relevant resources, and support your career preparation anytime. Use these tools to deepen your conversations with your career coach and assist you as you explore your goals. As with all AI tools, be sure to connect with your career coach to verify guidance and determine the best next steps for your specific situation.

Join Us! 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. 

Continue the CDO Career Course

As a reminder, please continue progressing through the CDO Career Course in Canvas and complete it within one month of enrollment. Once you have completed the course, you can meet with your career coach before classes start, but the course is a prerequisite. This course is required for all incoming students and is also necessary to participate in campus-based recruiting activities, even if you are still exploring your goals or do not plan to recruit on campus. Questions or issues? Please contact cdo@rice.edu.