Admission preference is given to applicants who have completed college-level, academic courses covering a range of subjects including mathematics, communications, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine and performing arts. Remedial/developmental courses and vocational courses (i.e. culinary, applied technical science) are not transferable.
A message about grading changes due to COVID-19:
We recognize that many colleges are giving P/F grades at this time. We will give credit for grades of “P” for transferable courses completed at accredited colleges.
If you have attempted fewer than 24 transferable credits…
You must earn a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions previously attended. You must also meet all first-year admission requirements.
If you have previously been denied admission to URI, you must first earn 24 transferable credits with at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered again for admission.
If you have attempted at least 24 transferable credits
You must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions attended previously. In addition, you must meet basic college-preparatory unit requirements (typically completed in high school): 4 in English, 3 in math (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), 2 in science, 2 in history/social science, and 2 units in the same foreign language.
If you have earned an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree…
From a regionally accredited institution, you must earn a minimum 2.4 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions previously attended. You are not required to submit a high school transcript.
If you are seeking readmission to a degree program at URI, or have already received a URI bachelor’s degree…
Do not fill out the Common Application. Complete the Application for Readmission, available in the Office of Enrollment Services or call them at 401.874.9500.
If you are a registered nurse with an Associate degree or diploma in Nursing…
Effective February 2022, we are no longer offering the RN to BS program (in-person or online). Please visit the College of Nursing page for more information about available programs.
If you are interested in our Talent Development program for RI residents who come from historically underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds…
We invite you to read more.