Rice University recruits student-athletes who have demonstrated: immense skill in both their academic and athletic endeavors; desire to reach for and achieve the highest levels that they can attain, both in the classroom and on the field; potential to be leaders both on their teams and the campus as a whole; and pride and responsibility in representing a University which consistently attracts the national spotlight, both athletically and academically.

The Student-Athlete Development program was created in 2008 to: prepare these exceptional young adults to become both leaders in, and productive members of, society; to assist in their transition to life into and after Rice; and to work with them to foster their success and achievement in all aspects of life. Our current concentrations are in those areas that are outside the traditional athletic and academic focuses of an athletic department.

This comprehensive program utilizes and integrates a variety of resources, including both campus-wide and athletic department athletic support, our coaches and trainers, Rice's Center for Career Development, the Jones Graduate School of Business, the Rice Health and Wellness Center, and a supportive and involved alumni network to best serve our athletes in our focuses of Professional Development, Personal Development, Community Service, and Leadership.

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