The Rice University Welcome Center is an excellent place to begin your visit to Rice University. Located on the first floor of Lovett Hall through Entrance B, the Welcome Center serves visitors, prospective students and their families, Rice students, faculty and staff. Here you’ll find a campus map, publications from Rice University departments, and a friendly staff eager to answer any questions you might have about Rice University.

Our hours of operation are

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Saturdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

*between September and May only

The Welcome Center is closed on all university holidays.