1,2,3...Welcome to Rice!

1.  Welcome to Rice University!  As one of the newest members of the Rice Community, we congratulate you on your new job.  On your first day at Rice, please note that you may park in the parking garage at McNair Hall.  Remember to come to the Human Resources Office in Suite 2600 of the Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza at 6400 Fannin to fill out your new hire paperwork.  The building is just across Main Street from the Allen Center.  You must fill out this paperwork within 72 hours of your first day of employment.  While in the HR suite, you will receive a card to bring to the police department to get your employee ID.  You will also be able to register for parking at the parking office located within the parking garage at McNair Hall.     

2.  If you are a benefits eligible, employee you will also be given a benefits booklet.  Please make sure to review the information within the booklet.  If you wish to take advantage of Rice benefits, you must sign up within your first 31 days of employment.  If you fail to do so, you must wait until open enrollment in April to elect benefits for the following fiscal year. Please refer to the Benefits website for more information.

3.  Benefits eligible employees are invited to New Hire Orientation.  Orientation is typically held twice a month.  For more information regarding New Hire Orientation, including time and date, click here.  If you have any questions regarding the orientation program, please feel free to contact Wiley Bennett at 713-348-4091 or at wbennett@rice.edu.