Students are expected to complete their flu vaccines by October 28 prior to spring class registration. A survey will be sent to all students on September 11 to document vaccine or waiver status. Only students with an official state of Texas vaccine waiver or letter from a physician on file with SHS may waive the vaccine.
Student Health Services will sponsor flu clinics on campus for Rice students, faculty, and staff. The clinics will be held in the Rice Memorial Center on the following days:
- Tuesday, September 6 - 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
- Thursday, September 8 - 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
- Monday, September 19 - 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, September 20 - 11:00 am until 7:00 pm
Shots will be provided by Randall's. Students must bring their Rice ID and insurance card. Most insurances will cover with no copay, however, students should bring a credit card for backup. Rice employees must bring their Rice ID. Limited walk in spots are available Monday 9/19 from 8-10:30am or Tuesday 9/20 from 2-5:30pm. Appointments are HIGHLY recommended and the QR code below may be scanned to make an appointment. Flu shots and Covid shots (primary shots or boosters) are available. Covid shots by appointment only.