The fall 2026 incoming class of Talent Development Scholars has been selected. We are no longer accepting applications. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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Deadlines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\nDec. 1<\/span>Nursing, pharmacy, and engineering TD applications due<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nDec. 15<\/span>All other TD applications due\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nJan. 15<\/span>All TD admission documents submitted\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nMid Feb.<\/span>TD admission decisions released<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>Think BIG at URI<\/h1>
You can do that here!<\/p>
>>Apply now<\/a><\/p><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/TD_Apply.jpg\")
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\nEligibility<\/h1>\n\nFirst-Year Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most applicants have a minimum recalculated GPA of 2.5 by the end of their junior year of high school and have a minimum of 13 core college preparatory units:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- 4 units in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3 units in mathematics including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.
We require standard, college preparatory Algebra 1 and 2, which cover the full content of this subject matter; courses such as \u201cAlgebra 2 with Financial Applications,\u201d or \u201cAlgebra 2 with Personal Finance\u201d do not satisfy our minimum math requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n - 2 units in physical or natural science with at least one lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 units of the same foreign language. STAMPS test accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 units in history or social science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The Office of Admission conducts a holistic review of applicants. These are some of the characteristics of admitted TD Scholars.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The student may not meet the traditional admission requirements for URI (or for specific academic programs). This includes factors such as high school GPA, the rigor and level of coursework completed, and total academic units, particularly for competitive programs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- First-Generation College Status: In many cases, neither parent has earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Support Needs: Based on the Admission counselor\u2019s assessment, the student may benefit from the additional mentoring and support services offered through the TD Program to promote college success. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Transfer Applicants (CCRI only)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTransfer applicants from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) must satisfy the 13 core college preparatory units (through high school and\/or CCRI), earn 24\u201330 transferable credits, and have a minimum college GPA of 2.3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applicants with a GED<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe above requirements and a college-ready GED score between 165-174.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residency Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To be considered for the Talent Development Program (TD), you must meet the following residency requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- You are a U.S. citizen or currently holding a U.S. permanent resident card (a “Green Card”)
and<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n- You are a legal resident of the State of Rhode Island and have resided in Rhode Island for 12 continuous months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contact Talent Development Admission Officer, Vianka Hiciano<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/ViankaHweb-300x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n<\/section>\n\nRequired
\nMaterials<\/h1>\n\nIt is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to request these documents. Your school counselors can assist you in submitting the following documents electronically via the Common Application.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Completed STARS Record (formerly known as SRAR\/SSAR)<\/a> in the URI applicant portal<\/a>. If you attend a school with proficiency-based grading or narrative transcripts, then please list your course titles and use pass or fail to indicate the grade you received. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Official high school transcript(s). \n
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Think BIG at URI<\/h1>
You can do that here!<\/p>
>>Apply now<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Office of Admission conducts a holistic review of applicants. These are some of the characteristics of admitted TD Scholars.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transfer applicants from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) must satisfy the 13 core college preparatory units (through high school and\/or CCRI), earn 24\u201330 transferable credits, and have a minimum college GPA of 2.3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The above requirements and a college-ready GED score between 165-174.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be considered for the Talent Development Program (TD), you must meet the following residency requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Talent Development Admission Officer, Vianka Hiciano<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\nApplication Requirements<\/h1>\n\n\n
Student
\nEligibility<\/h1>\n\nFirst-Year Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most applicants have a minimum recalculated GPA of 2.5 by the end of their junior year of high school and have a minimum of 13 core college preparatory units:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
We require standard, college preparatory Algebra 1 and 2, which cover the full content of this subject matter; courses such as \u201cAlgebra 2 with Financial Applications,\u201d or \u201cAlgebra 2 with Personal Finance\u201d do not satisfy our minimum math requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n
Transfer Applicants (CCRI only)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Applicants with a GED<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Residency Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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and<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nHave questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n<\/section>\n\nRequired
\nMaterials<\/h1>\n\nIt is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to request these documents. Your school counselors can assist you in submitting the following documents electronically via the Common Application.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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