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Thank you for your interest in the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Below, you will find a list of our frequently asked questions. For your convenience, you can filter all questions by topic.

  • Who can take Continuing Studies courses?

    Continuing Studies classes are open to adults, with the exception of a few courses for high school students. A few courses have prerequisites indicated in the course descriptions, and some programs, including our degree programs, require a bachelor's degree (which does not have to be from Rice but must be from an accredited institution).

    See individual program pages for specifics.

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  • What is the physical address of Rice University?

    6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005

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  • Can I attend the first class before I pay?

    You may only attend class if you have paid the full fee amount.

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  • Do I have to be a Rice graduate?

    Continuing Studies classes are open to adults, with the exception of a few courses for high school students. A few courses have prerequisites indicated in the course descriptions, and some programs require a bachelor's degree (which does not have to be from Rice but must be from an accredited institution). See individual program pages for specifics.

    Audiences: Corporate Partner, Degree Seeker, Educator, Language Learner, Lifelong Learner, Professional
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  • Can I pay half of the fee up front and then the other half after I determine I want to stay in the class?

    You may only attend class if you have paid the full fee amount.

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  • Can I see if I like the class before I pay?

    You may only attend class if you have paid the full fee amount.

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  • I would like to teach a course or have an idea for a course. Whom should I contact?

    You may submit your ideas by e-mail to gscs@rice.edu.

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  • What is a CEU?

    The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized uniform unit of measurement of individual participation in non-credit continuing education. One Continuing Education Unit is defined as "ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience, under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction." CEUs provide the framework for individuals to document their efforts to update or broaden their knowledge or skills through a variety of non-credit educational options. CEUs are granted for classroom hours and are not granted for hours spent at such activities as performances, field trips or tours.

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  • How do I request a refund?

    You can find information regarding refunds on our Policies page. 

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  • Will I receive a refund if I decide not to take a course?

    Refund policies differ, depending on the type of course. Please find more information about refunds on our Policies page.

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HOURS

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT
Monday-Friday

713-348-4803
GSCS@RICE.EDU

POSTAL ADDRESS

Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies - MS-550
Rice University
Houston, TX 77005

STREET ADDRESS

Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies - MS-550
Anderson-Clarke Center
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005