GPA GPA Requirement 3.0 or higher Fee Application fee of $85. The fee should be paid by credit card. The application can be processed only when the application fee has been received. RL Letters of Recommendation are required from at least three teachers or advisors. The online application system will require you to enter the name of your references and their email addresses. The system will send an email to each of the references with a secure link to the online system. This will allow them to submit letters on your behalf electronically. Transcript Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended. Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript to the application and also send an official copy of their transcripts. If an unofficial transcript is received during the admissions process, and you are admitted, a 30 day deadline is given (from the date of the offer letter) to provide an official transcript. If the current degree has not been conferred, Rice requires a final transcript showing conferral of the degree before registration of the second semester at Rice. Note: All transcripts mailed must arrive in sealed envelopes, with signature across the seal.