Eligibility and Requirements

Academic Credit

Credit is transferred to Rice University as described in the Rice General Announcements / Catalog, on line at http://www.rice.edu/catalog/ (see “Transfer Credit” on p.32-33). As of the 2002-2003 academic year, students can receive general academic credit (TRAN credit) as well as specific Rice equivalency credit. See the Registrar, 116 Allen Center, for the proper forms.

For Rice Equivalency credit, contact Dr. Paul Harcombe [email protected] or Dr. Walter Isle ([email protected]).

Planning, Preparation and How to Apply

1. See one of the Biosphere 2 program advisors.
Contact one of the following:
• Dr. Paul Harcombe, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, x4924, [email protected]
• Dr. Walter Isle, English, x4033, [email protected]
• Dr. Don Ostdiek, Policy Studies, x2106, [email protected]

2. Attend general information sessions.
Michael Omiecinski, a recruiter from Biosphere 2, will be at Rice on November 13, 2002. He will be meeting with students interested in the program.

Contact Sarah Doss ([email protected]) for details on the meeting time and location.

3. Visit the Study Abroad office.
Speak with a study abroad advisor in the Office of Academic Advising (1st Floor, Lay Student Center) to complete an application for the program. See also: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~abroad/index.html.

4. Adhere to the Columbia deadline for applications to Biosphere 2:
Fall: April 15
Summer: April 30

Contact Information

• Dr. Paul Harcombe, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, x4924, [email protected]
• Dr. Walter Isle, English, x4033, [email protected]
• Dr. Don Ostdiek, Policy Studies, x2106, [email protected]
• Sarah Doss, Center for the Study of Environment and Society, x6276, [email protected]
• Vicki Seefeldt West, Study Abroad Advisor, x5836, [email protected]
• Andrea Battle, Study Abroad Advisor, x5836, [email protected]