The Rice Research Repository (R-3) provides digital access to all Rice theses and dissertations from 1918-present.
Browse Rice Theses and Dissertations
All theses and dissertations are processed by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Information about the submission process can be found on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
Generally, your thesis or dissertation is available in the repository 3-4 months after graduation.
Theses and dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format unless they are embargoed. The embargo lift date is included on the item page. The library is unable to provide copies of embargoed material.
If you are a student who has questions about embargoes or would like to request an embargo extension, please get in touch with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.