Rice students are encouraged to reach out to their degree advisors when they have questions throughout the year and must follow the degree requirements outlined in the General Announcements.
Declaring Your Major
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Login to Esther, download and fill out the declaration form - Go to Student Services & Account Information > Degrees, Majors, and Minors Declared > UG Declaration and Change of Major (or Minor or University Certificate) Form.
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Complete the Degree planner: BS Planner or BA Planner
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Make an appointment to see your advisor with your declaration form, Degree Planner (BSCE or BA), and unofficial transcript OR email your advisor the electronic PDF Major Declaration Form filled out with your information.
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After your Advisor has 'signed off', send an electronic copy to Erica Harris at Eh63@rice.edu or go to Ryon Lab 204 with a hard copy of the signed form.
BSCE Advisors
Focuses on Environmental Engineering (Area I) and Hydrology and Water Resources (Area II)
Keck Hall 116
713-348-4953
Focuses on Structural Engineering & Mechanics (Area III)
Ryon Lab 208
713-348-2325
Focuses on Urban infrastructure, reliability, and management (Area IV)
Ryon Lab 212
713-348-5292
BA Advisors
Focuses on the Civil Track (C)
Ryon Lab 208
713-348-2325
Focuses on the Environmental Track (E)
Keck Hall 116
713-348-4953
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I make an advising appointment?
A: Contact a faculty member from the list. Each student should meet with their advisor regularly to discuss academic progress or possible course offering changes.
Q: What should I bring to an advising appointment?
A: 1) A printed copy of your planner AND 2) A printed copy of your transcript or laptop to access your Degree Works audit sheet
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