Natural Sciences O-Week 2020

Welcome to the Rice University Class of 2024!

This page is designed to give you an overview of the departments and undergraduate degree programs available in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. In addition to the videos and advice included on this page, you may also be interested in learning more about our freshman research courses, watching a few videos of Natural Sciences students describing their research experiences or reading profiles of undergraduates where you can learn more about the experiences of students in each of our departments and programs. You can also download the 2020 School of Natural Sciences New Student Advising Booklet, where you will find advice and information and degree summaries and sample degree plans for each undergraduate degree offered in the School of Natural Sciences.

Video links in case you are having trouble clicking on the grid below:

Welcome from the Dean of Natural Sciences
Choosing a Major: Engineering or Natural Sciences?
Experiential Learning in Natural Sciences
Pre-med in Natural Sciences
Careers in Natural Sciences

Virtual Academic Orientation

Explore the departments and programs in the School of Natural Sciences, and then join us for the virtual Natural Sciences Academic Orientation Session on Monday August 17. Faculty and staff will be available to answer any questions you have about the School and our majors and minors. Check the 2020 Matriculating Class Canvas page for the links.