Undergraduate Student Life
Discover Your Community: Undergraduate Business Student Clubs and Organizations
At Rice Business, learning goes beyond the classroom. The Virani Undergraduate School of Business supports several student-led clubs and organizations to help you get involved. Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, finance or a specific industry, you'll find a community here to connect, collaborate and grow.
We Are Here to Support You
At Rice Business, we are dedicated to supporting your journey as an undergraduate business student. From your first days on campus during O-Week until the day you cross the stage to receive your diploma, we’ll be with you every step of the way — helping you shape a unique and successful experience as you begin your career. We offer a variety of student-led initiatives and co-curricular programs designed to help you make the most of your time at Rice.
Our student services include:
- Advising and supporting business clubs
- Leading the Rice Business Clubs Council, a student leadership group
- Hosting O-Week and Weeks of Welcome activities
- Providing co-curricular programming and student services
Find Your Perfect Club
As a Rice undergraduate, you’ll have access to over 300 clubs across campus, providing an unparalleled diversity of organizations to explore. Among these, several business-focused student clubs offer fantastic opportunities to get involved, make an impact, advance your internship and career possibilities, and build your network. Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience or explore specific industries and functional areas, business clubs at the Virani Undergraduate School of Business are a great way to dive deeper into your interests and broaden your professional exposure.
“From the type of learning courses to the students and clubs, Rice Business encapsulates a wide range of possibilities. As an undergrad, I have enjoyed being a part of all of it.”
Tina Huang
Business Major
“The content we learn in classes apply to the real world. I’ve used many of my class learnings through my internships and to further my knowledge of current news.”
Shrey Patel
Business Major
“I have loved how much agency the business school gives us to try out new things. I have been able to launch new events and initiatives on campus”
Kensington Zwerner
Business Major
Connect, Engage and Belong
About the Office of Belonging and Engagement
Our office offers opportunities to grow, connect and lead. Here’s a glimpse of what we provide:
- Annual Conference: Engage in conversations and skill-building around diversity and inclusion in business.
- Beyond BUSI: Join quarterly programs that emphasize community, resource access and professional development.
- EmpowerHer: Connect with women at Rice Business through engaging, thought-provoking discussions.
- Fireside Chats: Hear from industry leaders and academic experts as they share their successes and insights.
- MOSAIC (Multicultural Opportunities for Solidarity, Awareness, Identity and Collaboration): Celebrate our vibrant and diverse community by learning about identity, culture and traditions.
The Rice Business Student Experience
We're excited to announce a new 112,000 sq. ft. school building, featuring modern classrooms, offices, and vibrant spaces for dining, events, and collaboration. This hub for undergraduate business education and entrepreneurship will offer flexible spaces and opportunities to engage with industry leaders.
The Doerr Institute at Rice University offers free leadership programs for all students. Develop your unique leadership style, blending your cultural background with your future goals. Explore our programs and start building the skills to make a lasting impact.
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