Start Building Your Path
Source: https://ccd.rice.edu/
Whether you’re choosing a major, exploring careers or preparing for internships, a CCD career advisor can help you take the next step.
Students: Your Future, Our Focus
The Rice Career Ecosystem connects you to the people, experiences, and opportunities that turn your interests into action.
- Hands-On Experience – externships, internships/jobs and research
- Powerful Connections – employers and alumni
- Career-Ready Skills – workshops and resources
- 1:1 Career Coaching – goals, resumes, interviews
Your future starts now. We look forward to partnering with you on your career development journey!
Employers: Partner With Purpose
Connect with exceptional Rice talent. The Rice Career Ecosystem makes recruiting and partnership simple and impactful.
- Top Talent – High-achieving students
- Easy Recruiting – Fairs, interviews, postings
- Campus Access – Events and networking
- Strategic Partnerships – Long-term engagement
- Strong Brand Presence – Visibility at Rice
Partner with Rice and connect with the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers and innovators.
90%
Undergraduates Completing Internships or Research
We believe that real-world experience is critical to postgraduate career success, and the Rice Career Ecosystem connects students to internships and research opportunities worldwide.
1,300+
Externships Facilitated in 2026
The CCD’s Owl Edge Externships offer Rice undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain experience, build professional networks, and explore career pathways.
12,000+
Employers In Rice University Network
Employers worldwide, across every industry, seek Rice talent.
CCD Events
[### Mar 24
GRAD FOCUS: DECONSTRUCTED THESIS WORKSHOP](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/415954-grad-focus-deconstructed-thesis-workshop)
[### Mar 24
RICE WOMEN IN STEM DINNER WITH ALUMNI](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/423941-rice-women-in-stem-dinner-with-industry-alumni)
[### Mar 24
HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN MODERN FINTECH STARTUPS, HOSTED BY LUMINO](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/424557-how-ai-is-transforming-software-development-in)
[### Mar 25
SPRING 2026 CONSULTING CAREERS NIGHT, SPONSORED BY FTI CONSULTING AND MCKINSEY & COMPANY](https://rice.lwcal.com/event/419430-spring-2026-consulting-careers-night-sponsored-by)
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