How to Register
We offer several ways to register for Continuing Studies courses. Please select from the options below. Note that registration procedures vary for some programs. Enrollment in some courses is limited and early registration is advised.
- Register Online (See below for exceptions)
- Register by Phone
- Register by Fax or Mail
- Download general registration form (See below for programs requiring a different registration form)
- Register in Person
See individual program sites for course-specific registration or application forms. Do not use the general registration form for these courses.
1. Register Online
Note: The Foreign Language Program, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification Education Program, and the Paralegal Certificate Program follow different online application processes than that listed below.
If you know the course you would like to register for:
- Go to Search and enter the subject, title or keyword and search for the course.
- Click on the course dates to view the full course description.
- Click on "Register" at the top right, then proceed through the registration process.
- Select a category from the main menu at left, search by keyword (at left) or search by category. (You may also browse personal development courses according to the day of the week it is offered.)
- On the Course List, click on the course dates to view the full course description.
- In the course description, click on "Register" at the top right.
Step 1: Add Courses to Your Cart
Select all courses for all participants before proceeding.
To select additional courses:
- Return to the Course List or Search page and select another course. Click on "Register" at the top of the course description to add the course to your selected courses. Once you have added all of the courses in which you wish to enroll, proceed to Step 2 in the registration process.
Step 2: Registrant Information
Enter one participant's information. Click "Proceed" when you have completed the form. If you are enrolling additional people, you will be able to add their information later in the process.
Step 3: Select Course(s)
Check the desired course(s) for the participant whose information you just entered.
Step 4: Review Registration and Make Changes
Confirm or edit participant or course information. At this time, you may add a registrant.
Step 5: How did you hear about us?
Please let us know how you learned about the course for which you are registering.
Step 6: Payment Information
Enter billing information for the courses you have chosen. You may use only one credit card, even if you are registering for more than one person.
Step 7: Confirm and Register
Confirm your billing address and credit card information. You must click "Confirm" to finalize the transaction. Your enrollment acknowledgement will be mailed to you shortly. You may print the Payment Confirmation by printing from your Internet browser.
Online Payment:
Payment of Web-based registrations may be made with American Express, MasterCard, or VISA. Note that Web-based registrations are not automatic—your registration will be confirmed by mail. Full payment by credit card is required at the time of online registration.
2. Register by phone
To speak with a service representative call 713-348-4803, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m -5:00 p.m. Full payment by credit card is required at the time of phone registration.
| Personal Development: | 713-348-4803 |
| Professional Development: | 713-348-4803 |
| Foreign Languages: | 713-348-4019 |
| Teacher Professional Development: | 713-348-6031 |
| ESL: | 713-348-4019 |
| Summer School for College Students: | 713-348-4803 |
3. Register by Fax or Mail
To register by fax or mail, you will need to complete a registration form. You may use our general registration form for most courses, but some courses require separate forms (see list above). You will need Adobe Reader to open these documents. If you do not have the reader, you can download a free copy at the Adobe website.
Fax completed registration form to: 713-348-5213
Mail completed registration form to:
Rice University
Glasscock School of Continuing Studies-MS 550
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Full payment by credit card, check or completed company purchase order is required at the time of registration. There is a $30 fee for all returned checks. When registering with a purchase order, full payment must be received by the first day of class.
4. Register in Person
Register at our office on the Rice University campus. We are located at Entrance 8 at the corner of University and Stockton. View the campus map and choose Continuing Studies from the list of Schools to find our exact location. Full payment by cash, check, credit card or completed company purchase order is required at registration. There is a $30 fee for all returned checks. When registering with a purchase order, full payment must be received by the first day of class.
Enrollment Confirmation
Confirmation of your registration will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service upon receipt of your payment. Please allow one week for receipt of your confirmation. If your class is full, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.


