Sign Up for the GLBE Listserv
To receive community updates, including event announcements, new course offerings, and fellowship competitions, contact the GLBE major advisor, Dr. Matthias Staisch (mstaisch@rice.edu) and request to be added to the listserv.
Declare the Global Affairs Major
Pick up a "Declaration of Major" form from the Registrar’s Office. You will also need a list of the classes you have taken for Rice credit, so you may want to bring a copy of your transcript.
Contact the GLBE major advisor, Dr. Matthias Staisch (mstaisch@rice.edu), to schedule a time to meet.
At your meeting with the GLBE Major Advisor, you will discuss your interests and map out a curriculum based on your goals and Rice’s offerings.
Meet with the GLBE Major Advisor each semester as you pre-register. At these meetings, you can discuss your academic and career plans and which Global Affairs courses are appropriate for you.
Join the Inaugural GLBE Student Advisory Board
The Global Affairs major launches in Spring 2026. Help shape the Global Affairs curriculum and co-curricular programs from the very beginning. Plan student-led events for your colleagues in the major and the larger Rice community. If you are interested in serving on the GLBL Student Advisory Board, contact the major advisor, Dr. Matthias Staisch (mstaisch@rice.edu).