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 academic year are listed below and are also available for download here.
Key Recruiting & Academic Dates
Fall 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 11 | Fall Registration Opens in 12twenty |
| August 24 | First Day of Classes |
| August 25 | Early Networking Night |
| August 31 | Recruiting & Info Sessions Begin |
| September 3 | Interviews Begin for FT Roles |
| September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (no recruiting) |
| September 15-16 | Rice Career & Internship Fall Expo |
| October 6-10 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| October 12-15 | Fall Break |
| October 19-23 | Interview Week |
| November 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break (no recruiting) |
| December 9-16 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| December 25 - January 1 | Winter Recess & Holidays (no recruiting) |
Spring 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 4-8 | Internship Interview Week 1 |
| January 11-15 | Internship Interview Week 2 |
| January 22 | Communications Workshop (no recruiting) |
| TBD | Rice Career & Internship Spring Expo |
| February 19 | Internship offers must remain open through this date |
| March 2-6 | Reading Days & Exams (no recruiting) |
| March 8-12 | Spring Break (no recruiting) |
| April 23-29 | Reading Days & Final Exams (no recruiting) |
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.