We are currently open from the first day of Orientation Week until the day before Commencement, but are closed during the undergraduate Christmas break between semesters, Thanksgiving and Easter. For mid-term breaks the clinic is open during the morning only. After Hours Care Rice University is located within 100 meters of the worlds largest medical center, the Houston Medical Center. After hours and weekend medical care is available at a number of local hospitals, and clinics. You are encouraged to review your medical insurance coverage and decide which of the available options would be most appropriate in the event medical care were necessary.
Students are responsible for all medical bills related to health care received off-campus.
Students are responsible for all medical bills for blood tests, x-rays, emergency room, outside physician care, etc. How to see a doctor. Appointments are by telephone or walk-in. Students are urged to call the clinic during the morning hours if they wish to be seen the same day. Additionally not all students will be able to be seen on the same day that they walk-in to the clinic or request an appointment.