New Students
This page contains everything you need to know about Wiess O-Week. Read about what to expect for move-in below, and find everything else in the O-Week book linked at the bottom of this page.
Countdown to O-Week!
O-Week Book (2025)
Mission Statement
Why “Team Family Wiess”?
At Wiess, you're not just part of a college; you're part of a family. Our wonderful Core Team, Head Fellows, and Fellows will provide you with a community that supports, accepts, and uplifts you through every stage of your journey at Rice University. Wiess O-Week 2025 values trust and vulnerability as a medium for personal growth, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable to learn and connect with one another. Through upholding our core values of empathy, inclusivity, diversity, and honesty, we strive to create a culture where all new students feel valued, heard, and empowered. O-Week is not just about the connections you form in one week– it's about building relationships and a support system that will last far beyond your time at Rice. These relationships will provide you with the foundation to embark on a journey of self discovery and academic exploration, in turn, supporting all of your future endeavors. Regardless of where new students find themselves at Rice, they will always have a home here at Wiess.
TFW Forever,
Aislinn, Aria, & Caden