Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fashion Merchandising

Admission

A bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher is required. International students must submit TOEFL scores of 213 or higher.

To apply, complete the online application at the URI Graduate School website. You are able to complete the personal statement, address information, pay the application fee, upload your resume and transcripts, and ask your references to submit their letters of recommendation online.

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Deadlines

Fall Enrollment: February 1 for international candidates; July 1 for all others.

Spring Enrollment: July 1 for international candidates; November 1 for all others.

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Admission

  • Application fee (paid online with application) 
  • Personal statement
  • If accepted, please contact each institution and have them send the official transcript directly, either electronically or a paper version via the following:
    • Official electronic transcripts may be sent via Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. Please be sure to designate the URI Graduate School so that we may receive the transcripts.
    • Official paper transcripts should be sent to the mailing address below. Foreign, non-evaluated official transcripts must be in English, or translated by a certified translator, and sent in a sealed envelope directly from the original institution or translator to: 
         ATTN: Admission Office
         URI Graduate School
         55 Lower College Road, 204 Quinn Hall
         Kingston, RI 02881
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • RI Residency Application or Certificate of Residency for RI residents or qualified regional applicants. Upon acceptance, mail to URI Graduate Admissions Office, Quinn Hall Room 204, 55 Lower College Rd, Kingston RI 02881. Certificate of Residency for RI residents or qualified regional applicants. Read the RI residency guidelines.
  • If English is not your native language, you’ll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within the last two years). A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL or minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required. The URI Designated Institution Code for TOEFL is 3919.

Tuition & Fees

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All Veterans: As a Veteran student you may qualify for in-state tuition. To see if you are eligible, refer to the state’s Residency Policy.

Tuition Waivers: Unemployment, Senior Citizen, Disabled Veteran, and RI National Guard Tuition Waivers are available for eligible Rhode Island residents. See waiver eligibility details or call 401.874.9500.

For all details on tuition, fees, and payment options, visit URI Enrollment Services. Please note, there is no financial aid for certificate programs.

Contact

For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Fashion Merchandising, please contact Saheli Goswami.