The Rice Ring is one of Rice University’s longest-standing traditions, dating back to the original owl-inscribed rings of the inaugural 1916 graduating class. The Rice academic seal was added the following year. Since then, all Rice Rings have followed the same template — a decision that has preserved the integrity of the tradition for more than a century. Order your Rice Ring and carry a little piece of campus with you wherever you go!
Upcoming Events
Click on the event below to learn more about upcoming Rice Ring details.
If there is no upcoming event listed, please visit alumni.rice.edu/events to check out how you can stay connected with your fellow alumni.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students are eligible to purchase a Rice Ring if they have completed at least 90 credit hours. Graduate students are eligible to purchase a Rice Ring once they have completed all their degree requirements.
Ordering Your Rice Ring
Rice Ring orders will take place with Balfour representatives September 16-18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rice Memorial Center – Grand Hall Lobby. Students may also purchase rings online at https://www.balfour.com/rice or by calling Balfour at (866) 225-3687 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Friday, October 10 is the last day to order a Rice Ring to receive it in time for the December Graduates Cocktail hour.
Receiving your Rice Ring
December 2025 graduates can pick up their Rice Rings at the December Graduates Cocktail hour on Monday, December 8, at Cohen House. Spring 2026 graduates can pick up their Rice Rings at Huff House from December 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.