Start your journey at Rice University by exploring Houston with fellow Owls through the Moody Civic Immersion program! This community-engaged opportunity is your chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Houston, gain insight into local social issues, connect with other Owls, and begin building a community in your new home.
*Please note the following*
The dates below are accurate, while the dates listed on the InfoReady application are incorrect.
In-Person Session 1: July 8 - July 13
In-Person Session 2: July 15 - July 20
Remote Session: July 22 - July 27
The Moody Civic Immersion program is open to ALL incoming students, including first years and transfer students. No prior knowledge or experience with civic engagement or service-learning is necessary. No registration fees. Meals, accommodation, and on-site transportation are provided at no cost to participants.
The Moody Civic Immersion program is offered in two different modalities: two in-person weeks and a virtual week. This allows us to provide an in-person and virtual experience for students from a diverse range of backgrounds and geographical locations to meet and build community. Students participating in person will live and learn as cohorts together in Houston for the week, while students participating during the virtual week will be virtually immersed in similar programs and activities. Moody Civic Immersion is led by current Rice students eager to help new students learn from community organizations, collaborate on projects to assist them, and engage in group and individual reflections. Students will be able to connect with incoming peers, begin to build community in their soon-to-be home, and learn about opportunities that will be available to them through the CCL and beyond!
Virtual Info Session:
The virtual info session recording is now available for viewing.
Click the following link to access it: Info Session - Recording
The info session is a great way to learn more about the program and hear firsthand experiences from our amazing student coordinator and site leaders.
Dates held:
*The dates below are accurate, while the dates listed on the InfoReady application are incorrect.*
In-Person Session 1: July 8 - July 13
This session will be held in-person in Houston.
In-Person Session 2: July 15 - July 20
This session will be held in-person in Houston.
Remote Session: July 22 - July 27
This session will be completely virtual over Zoom.
Eligibility:
Open to incoming undergraduate students (freshmen and transfers)
Application & Deadlines:
In-Person Moody Civic Immersion - Application
Applications for in-person participation are due Wednesday, June 19th.
Remote Moody Civic Immersion - Application
Applications for remote participation are due Monday, July 15th.
CCL Staff:
Rachel Bonini (rb107@rice.edu)
The Moody Civic Immersion program is supported by the Ross Rankin Moody Civic Engagement, Student Success, and Global Leadership Fund and is part of the Moody Experience at Rice University.
“Providing civic-focused experiences to the talented students of Rice University is an exciting and purposeful investment in the leaders of tomorrow.”
—ROSS RANKIN MOODY
