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OwlNest is Rice University’s online student engagement platform. OwlNest allows you to discover organizations and events, and track your outside-of-the-classroom experiences and activities. With over 350 student organizations, find your community by exploring different involvement opportunities on campus. Get connected today by logging in with your NetID and password!
DISCOVER: Learn About and Join Student Organizations
Search the OwlNest database for different organizations by category or keyword. Learn more by contacting the organization’s leadership, connecting with social media, and tracking your involvement.
ENGAGE: Manage Student Organizations
OwlNest provides a centralized place to renew and manage your organization’s members, create and advertise events, share organization documents, and run elections.
Get involved by attending the various events and programs offered by Rice’s student organizations and departments. RSVP and add events to your Google Calendar or iCal, then share them with your friends on social media.
OwlNest Trainings
| Training | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|
| OwlNest 101 | In this training, you will learn the basics of navigating and using OwlNest, Rice's student engagement platform! Explore how to maximize your Rice experience by utilizing OwlNest! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Registration Renewal | In this training, you will learn how to renew an organization on Owlnest and get ready for the new academic year! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Roster Management Training | Learn how to manage members of your organization via OwlNest! From creating new roles/positions to assigning access to your organization page, you will gain a greater understanding of how to maximize roster usage after this training. | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Creating Events Training | Want to make an impact on campus? In this training, you will learn how to create events using OwlNest through your organization page! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Managing Existing Events Training | In this training, you will learn how to send event invites, manage RSVPs, change event details, and explore different functions within your existing events! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Event Check-in Training | Tracking event attendance and connecting with event attendees is easy using OwlNest. Watch this training to learn how to use the Event Check-In app alongside OwlNest to monitor attendance at your events! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest CORQ Training | Did you know OwlNest is mobile? Using the CORQ app, you will have all the features of OwlNest at your fingertips! In this training, you will learn how to explore organizations, view events, and get the most out of CORQ. | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Elections Training | Learn how to run organization elections using OwlNest! This training will teach how to hold elections within your organization page, as well as view and manage the election results. | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Messaging | Looking for an easy way to contact members of your organization? OwlNest has a messaging tool to help you communicate efficiently! Learn how to relay all your organization's news using the message function of OwlNest in this training. | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Creating News Articles | Watch this online training for information on how to create articles in OwlNest to market your organization, publicize events, share highlights, and more! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Uploading Documents Training | Learn how to upload organization documents using Owlnest. Documents allow you to create a shared space for information regarding your organization. Watch this training to learn more about maximizing this feature! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Forms Overview Training | Wondered how to get member feedback in one simple place? Or looking for a way for members to submit forms? OwlNest's Forms tool lets you create and send forms to members for tasks like registration, surveys, and more! Check out this video to see how OwlNest forms can help you!! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Creating Forms | Want to learn how to create engaging forms for your organization's page in OwlNest? Watch this training for information on how to create and use your own personalized forms in OwlNest! | Video | Slides |
| OwlNest Student Organization Orientation | Student Organization Orientation - OwlNest Training | Video | Slides |
Contact Us
ADDRESS AND EMAIL
Rice Memorial Center
Room 202
6100 Main Street MS-530
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713) 348-4097
Fax: (713) 348-5976
studentcenter@rice.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGULAR BUILDING HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 2:00am
Friday
7:00am - Midnight
Saturday
9:00am - Midnight
Sunday
12:00pm - 2:00am
SUMMER BUILDING HOURS
Monday - Friday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed