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Performance-Based Admission (PBA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be eligible for URI’s PBA program if you have limited or no prior college experience, your last full-time formal education was three or more years ago, and you have graduated from high school or earned a GED. Performance Based Admission is the perfect way to get a fresh start if you have struggled academically in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are PBA Students?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you served in the military, worked in your field, or spent time exploring your next steps, you are welcome at URI. As a PBA student, your lived experience brings valuable perspective to classroom discussions and enriches our URI community. We\u2019re excited for you to share your voice, connect with others, and begin the next chapter of your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBA Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Through the PBA program, students may take 15 credits as \u201cconditionally accepted\u201d students in URI\u2019s Fannon Institute for Student Success. After completing these 15 credits, passing UCS\/SPC 305*, and earning a 2.0 overall GPA or higher, PBA students will be fully matriculated at URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*UCS\/SPC 305: Learning and Career Principles for Adult Students<\/em> is a required course that supports your transition back to school. You will connect with like-minded peers, build a mentoring network, and discover the many resources available to help you thrive at URI\u2014both academically and professionally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PBA Deadlines<\/strong><\/th><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Fall Admission<\/strong><\/td>July 31<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Spring Admission<\/b><\/td>December 15<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Pharmacy*<\/b><\/td>June 1<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

*Fall semester only. Transcripts are due no later than 10 days after the application deadline.<\/em> Please note: This program does not follow the traditional freshman application deadline<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please submit the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n