UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Advising & Resources

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

  1. 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.

  2. Complete the Degree planner: BS Planner or BA Planner

  3. 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.

  4. 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

Phil Bedient

Focuses on Environmental Engineering (Area I) and Hydrology and Water Resources (Area II)

Keck Hall 116

713-348-4953

Kalil Erazo

Focuses on Structural Engineering & Mechanics (Area III)

Ryon Lab 216

713-348-3798

Leonardo Duenas-Osorio

Focuses on Urban infrastructure, reliability, and management (Area IV)

Ryon Lab 212

713-348-5292


BSENVE Advisors

Dr. Jorge Loyo

Focuses on Sustainable Water (Area I) and Environmental Management (Area IV)

O’Connor 115B

Dr. Daniel Cohan

Focuses on Air, Climate, and Energy (Area II)

Ryon Lab 209

713-348-5129

Dr. Phil Bedient

Focuses on Resilient Infrastructure, Disasters, and Risk

Keck Hall 116

713-348-4953


BA Advisors

Kalil Erazo

Focuses on Structural Engineering & Mechanics (Area III)

Ryon Lab 216

713-348-3798

Dr. Phil Bedient

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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