Rice had a situation last year where they over enrolled their incoming class. They underestimated their yield. I have a hunch this year they will put more people on the wait list. But two years ago they were pulling people off the wait list before may 1st. Maybe this is why there is a new head of enrollment? I think it is uncharted waters but don’t give up hope. Good luck
It was a 19% increase in early apps this year. Not 19 times.
I called friday and was told they have found several conflicts with all the rice owl days they have tried. They should have dates this week but they may not be what we were expecting.
I can’t imagine the dates will by anything other than April 11-13. The week before is too close to the notification date, and the week after is too close to finals/reading week.
Never has the date been in mid-April. This would be a first.
@Burke1 - this is for Owl Days, the accepted student event. Not notification date, which will probably be March 22 or so (just a guess).
Yes Burke1…we are talking about admitted students visit.
Thank you so much!
Owl Days dates have been posted:
Owl Days – Wednesday, April 11 – Friday, April 13, 2018
Owl Days is a three-day program for admitted students featuring academic panels, class visitation, tours, student-led activities, and a two-night stay in the residential colleges. Students are paired with lunch and overnight hosts to share and engage with them about the Rice student experience.
Admit Days – Monday, April 9 and Monday, April 16, 2018
Each Admit Day is a single-day program, featuring a student panel, an academic panel, lunch in the residential colleges, and various opportunities to meet with faculty and staff. Admit Days provide an alternative for students unable to attend Owl Days.
@Faulkner1897 you rock!!! Did your kid get an email yet? Mine has not…funny I was checking the volunteer site too.
I had just given up looking on the website
Did anyone got the email regarding RD admission decision date from rice?
Yes
Did anyone else’s defer upload button disappear?
Our deferred status still exists. What could this mean?
@Burke1 probably nothing tbh, ig we’ll have to wait until Friday to make a judgement tho 
I hope it is ok!