Sid Richardson College — Rice University
Rice University

Sid Richardson College

📍 6360 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77005
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About Sid Richardson College

Sid Richardson College was Rice's eighth residential college, founded in 1971 and named for Sid W. Richardson, a Texas oilman and philanthropist. "Sid Rec" has a reputation for a laid-back, welcoming community and is known for its friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Traditional corridor-style rooms with communal bathrooms, all air-conditioned. Sid Richardson is located between the original six colleges and the newer colleges, placing it near the geographic center of the residential campus.

Bathrooms here are communal, so you'll be carrying your things down the hall. Students here often pick up:

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