Recruiting Calendar
The Career Development Office partners with employers in their efforts to recruit Rice Business students and alumni. Some event details are hosted on 12twenty, and will require a sign in to view and/or register. Key recruiting and restricted recruiting dates for the current semester are listed below and are also available for download here, and here for the coming Spring 2026 semester.
Key Recruiting & Academic Dates
Fall 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 12 | Fall Registration Opens in 12twenty |
| August 25 | First Day of Classes |
| August 28 | Fall Networking Night |
| August 29 | CDO Career Conference (no recruiting) |
| September 1 | Labor Day Holiday (no recruiting) |
| September 2 | Recruiting & Info Sessions Begin |
| September 8 | Interviews Begin for FT Roles |
| September 9-10 | Rice Career & Internship Expo |
| October 8-12 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| October 13-17 | Fall Break (no recruiting) |
| November 26-28 | Thanksgiving Break (no recruiting) |
| December 10-17 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| December 25 - January 1 | Winter Recess & Holidays (no recruiting) |
Spring 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 20 | Spring Registration Opens in 12twenty |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no recruiting) |
| January 20 | First Day of Classes |
| February 6 | Rice Career & Internship Expo |
| February 24 | Enery & Clean Tech Career Connections |
| March 3-7 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| March 9-13 | Spring Break (no recruiting) |
| March TBA | Career Connections (all industries) |
| April 14 | Healthcare Career Connections |
| April 24-30 | Reading Days & Final Exams |
Note: Key recruiting dates shown in BOLD
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Have a Question?
Schedule time with one of our relationship managers or reach out to us at cdo@rice.edu.