Congratulations to our newly accepted students!
Please visit our New Ram website to learn about your next steps.
If you have not yet heard from us regarding your application, please check your URI applicant portal frequently.
We are still reviewing applications for admission and merit-based scholarships on a space-available basis. Now is the time to submit your Common Application!
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If after reading our first-year, international, or transfer admission requirements, you have specific questions about URI Admission, call 401.874.7000 or send us an email. We’re happy to help.
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Application Deadlines
| Application | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | November 1 |
| Early Action | December 1 | December 1 |
| Regular Decision - Fall | February 1 (extended to April 15, 2026) | February 1 (extended to March 1, 2026) |
| Regular Decision - Spring | December 15 | December 1 |
| Transfer - Fall | July 31 | July 31 |
| Transfer - Priority Spring | December 15 | December 15 |
| FAFSA* | March 1 | N/A |
*The 2025-26 FAFSA became available in fall, 2025. We encourage students to file the FAFSA as soon as they can and to visit our Financial Aid website for helpful information and updates.