Welcome to the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University, offering personal and professional development opportunities to the general public. As the leading university continuing education program in Houston, we represent the best in academic scholarship and expertise.

Take a look at our sneak peek of scheduled classes, including Rienzi: A Treasure House of European Decorative Arts, Turning Points in the History of the U.S. South and Election 2008 in Perspective. The final fall schedule will be available online July 15, when you can begin registration. If you have not taken a class with us in a few years and would like to be on the mailing list for a catalog, click here>

AP* Summer Institute

Over four weeks, the Rice University Summer Institute offers over 100 challenging AP* and Pre-AP* professional development courses and Academies that address advanced topics in AP. Courses are led by experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated College Board-endorsed lead consultants from 16 U.S. states who have a broad range of knowledge and proven ability presenting to their peers. Learn more>

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