FAQ & RESOURCES
We are excited to welcome Rice alumni and friends to campus Nov. 6-9 for Alumni Weekend. Use these resources to help plan your visit.
General FAQ
Do I need to register in advance for Alumni Weekend?
We strongly encourage advance registration for both paid and unpaid events so our support teams can provide each attendee with an unforgettable experience. Walk-up registration is available at Headquarters located in the Flex Studio of Moody Center for the Arts. Prices increase for walk-up registrants. You can also visit Alumni Weekend Headquarters to add events or guests to your registration.
If registering in advance, please be advised that the deadline for canceling registration and receiving a refund is Nov. 2. Please note that Nov. 2 is also the deadline to register for the Alumni Weekend ticket packages.
Please note that walk-up registration is a cashless process. Additionally, we are not able to accept payments using Apple Pay or Venmo. Credit and debit payments only.
Where do I check in for Alumni Weekend?
Upon your arrival, check in at Alumni Weekend Headquarters located in the Flex Studio of Moody Center for the Arts during the hours noted below. At this location, you will be able to pick up name badges, ask questions and/or make any registration modifications. Make the most of your visit: check out the exhibits at the Moody and snap a fun photo!
Thursday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please note that we are not able to accept payments using Apple Pay or Venmo. Credit and debit payments only.
Is parking available on campus during Alumni Weekend?
Parking is free in West Lot 4 during Alumni Weekend. Additional free parking is available in West Lot 3 and Greenbriar Lot. You will need to show the gate attendant your Alumni Weekend badge for entry.
Valet parking is available at the following events:
What does the Alumni Weekend Tailgate and Family Fest price include?
Price includes a BBQ lunch plate. Two drink tickets are included for sodas, wine and beer. Vegetarian options are also available. Activities include lawn games for all ages and inflatables for children.
Will in-person events be canceled if it rains during Alumni Weekend?
Rain or shine, all in-person events will continue. Please dress appropriately for the weather and event occasion.
Can alumni visit the residential colleges during Alumni Weekend?
To comply with Rice’s interpretation of FERPA, alumni are encouraged to visit the colleges only during their Friday receptions.
Will there be activities for children at Alumni Weekend?
Children of all ages are welcome to attend Alumni Weekend! The Alumni Weekend Tailgate and Family Fest on Saturday, Nov. 8, will feature family-friendly games and activities. Bring the whole family to our new Building Blocks & Community event on Saturday! Create your own Rice Owl with brick kit designer Tim Howell ’92, ’94.
Where do I purchase tickets to the Rice football game during Alumni Weekend?
Football tickets can be purchased via the Alumni Weekend + Rice vs. UAB Football Game ticket package until Sunday, Nov. 2. Digital tickets are also available through Rice Athletics until game day or at the box office. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. Purchasers will receive an email notification from Rice Athletics when their tickets are available.
For questions, please visit the Rice Owls Mobile Ticketing Guide or contact the ticket office at 713-348-OWLS (6957).
Why do some Alumni Weekend events require a separate registration?
In addition to the featured Alumni Weekend programming, many schools, organizations and residential colleges across campus host their own events to enhance the experience. Some of these activities require separate registrations to help organizers plan accordingly, but all are part of what make Alumni Weekend an Owlsome success.
Reunion FAQ
Which classes are celebrating a reunion at Alumni Weekend?
If your class year ends in 0 or 5, get ready to celebrate your reunion!
How is our class gift calculated?
In recognition of your class’s sustained philanthropy, your class gift represents all gifts to any area of Rice during the previous five years (Jan. 1, 2020-Dec. 31, 2025).
How do I volunteer?
Please email reunion@rice.edu to inquire about volunteer opportunities on your class committee.
What is the recommended attire for my reunion?
Business casual is recommended for most reunions. For the 50th reunion seated dinner, cocktail attire is preferred.
What is the deadline to register for my reunion?
Walk-up registration is available; however, we strongly encourage advance registration so our support teams can provide each attendee with an unforgettable experience. Prices increase for walk-up registrants.
If registering in advance, please be advised that the deadline for canceling registration and receiving a refund is Nov. 2.
Please note that walk-up registration is a cashless process. Additionally, we are not able to accept payments using Apple Pay or Venmo. Credit and debit payments only.
What if I can’t join in person?
This year we are offering virtual reunions on Zoom! Please visit your individual class reunion page by clicking its thumbnail on the reunions page for more information, including how to register.
Resources
Lodging
Please refer to this list of Rice University area hotels.
Navigating Campus
If you need help navigating around campus, use this handy Interactive Map or the Rice Google Map to get you where you need to go! There will also be printed maps available at Headquarters, located in the Flex Studio of Moody Center for the Arts (Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Transportation
Visitors to campus have access to Rice’s shuttle system that circles the university’s inner loop and connects Rice Stadium, the Annex Building, Graduate Apartments on Bissonnet and Rice Village Apartments to the rest of campus. Explore available shuttles and specific routes.
Spread the word!
Share your excitement about Alumni Weekend on social media by using these custom graphics and images.
If you have additional questions, please call 713-348-4057 or email us at alumniweekend@rice.edu.
