At the College of Arts and Sciences, we invite you to discover your place in the world.
URI offers you choices that give you a competitive edge in the global marketplace. You can double major, add minors, choose an international focus, and acquire cross-disciplinary knowledge and experiences. Our programs include disciplines in the arts and design, communications and media, humanities, natural sciences and math, and social sciences. Whatever you choose, we’ll prepare you to succeed in a way that is as unique as you are. Our goal is to prepare you to become a well-informed global citizen with the knowledge, flexibility, and skills required to flourish in a rapidly evolving world.
News & Spotlights
Theatre students can experience London’s vibrant and influential theatre culture - The study abroad J-term experience starts January 3 through January 12, 2027. 
Bob Woodruff, award-winning ABC News correspondent,to deliver annual Amanpour lecture - Award-winning journalist will visit URI on Oct. 6 to speak about his journey
Two URI students create ‘Rhode Island Elections Project’ website to educate community on state races - Site provides detailed local election information, including candidate platforms, election donations
Curtain rises on new era for URI’s Fine Arts Center - Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates grand refurbishment to permanent home of University’s music, arts and theatre departments
URI Hosts First Computer Science Connect Day - The event will be held on September 18, 2026.
Events
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