| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Program Cost | $3,450 per course |
| Student Services | $85 per semester |
| Parking | $106-$347 per year; varies depending on the parking permit selected |
| Graduate Student Association | $22.50 per semester (no more than $45 annually) |
| Student Health & Wellness Support Fee | $348.50 per semester/$697 annually (full-time students only, 9+ credit hours) |
Annual tuition increases should be expected. For more detailed information, see the academic Policies. Tuition and fees cover a campus ID from the campus police, a Rice e-mail account, Fondren Library privileges, access to the Rice Recreation Center and representation to the Rice University Graduate Student Association (GSA).
Refund of Program Costs
All tuition refunds are subject to the refund schedule posted in the official Rice University academic calendar.
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The Diploma in Liberal Studies (DLS) is a post-master’s academic program that complements and extends the educational goals of the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) degree. Designed for intellectually curious and self-directed graduate students, the DLS deepens disciplinary knowledge, advances interdisciplinary research skills, and culminates in a substantial independent research project or thesis.
Graduate Liberal Studies
Email: mls@rice.edu
Assistant Director
Kim Raptis
713-348-6118
kim.raptis@rice.edu
Director
Rebecca Sharp
713-348-4767
rksharp@rice.edu
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Rice University
Anderson-Clarke Center
Third Floor
Houston, TX 77005
MAILING ADDRESS
Graduate Liberal Studies Program
Rice University
Mail Stop 550
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892