PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Explore graduate education at URI and join a thriving research community aligned with the College’s targeted research themes, ranging from ocean engineering and clean energy to biomedical innovations and intelligent systems. Engineering Graduate Program Information

Graduate Admissions
Learn about admission requirements, deadlines, and how to apply to our M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
Graduate Admissions Information

Financial Support & Assistantships
Discover assistantship and fellowship opportunities to fund your graduate studies.
Graduate School Financial Support

CURRENT STUDENTS

Graduate students in the College of Engineering at URI are supported through a comprehensive network of resources, policies, and professional development opportunities to ensure their academic success and personal well-being.

Key Academic Resources
Graduate Manual – Policies and procedures for URI graduate programs: View Manual
Forms & Academic Deadlines – Find essential forms and submission deadlines: Graduate School Forms | Academic Calendar
Course Descriptions & Degree Programs – Graduate Catalog
Enrollment Services – Registration, financial aid, billing, and transcripts: Visit Site
Graduate Student Association (GSA) – Student representation and advocacy: Explore GSA
Graduate Assistants United (URIGAU) – Union for graduate assistants: Visit URIGAU

Student Support & Evaluation Tools
First Meeting Worksheets: Tools to guide early communication between graduate students and advisors
Graduate Evaluation Guidelines: Recommended policies for performance review, improvement plans, and documentation 
Grievance & Discipline Process: College of Engineering proposed process for evaluation appeals, grievances, and contract termination 
Graduate School Examination Guidelines: Policies around qualifying, comprehensive, and defense exams 
Authorship Dispute Resolution: College of Engineering procedures for navigating publication authorship conflicts

Research Compliance & Training
CITI Training for Ethics & Compliance – Required training for human subjects, biosafety, animal use, RCR, and more: CITI Portal
Be sure to affiliate with URI during registration and consult URI’s CITI Guidance.

Professional Development & Awards
Graduate Professional Development – Workshops, coaching, writing support, and career services: Explore Opportunities
Graduate Writing Center – Academic and professional writing help for master’s and Ph.D. students.
Graduate Success Coaching – One-on-one support for time management and academic success: Get Coaching
Research Awards:
Enhancement of Graduate Research Awards (EGRA)
Research & Scholarship Excellence Awards

Campus Resources & Support
Academic Enhancement Center – Tutoring, study skills, writing support: Visit AEC
Library Services – Research support, study spaces, and 24/7 resources: Library Website
Disability, Access & Inclusion – Academic accommodations and accessibility services: More Info
Bias Response Team – Reporting incidents and fostering inclusive environments: Learn More

Counseling & Mental Health
Counseling Center
Psychological Consultation Center (PCC)
Substance Abuse Services

Wellness, Inclusion, & Campus Life
Health Services – Visit Health Services
Couple & Family Therapy Clinic – Learn More
Violence Prevention & Advocacy – Resources
Multicultural Center – Explore Services
Gender and Sexuality Center – Center Website
Equal Opportunity Office – Policy Info
Recreation Center – Fitness, aquatics, and outdoor adventure: Explore Facilities
Campus Dining – Places to Eat
Religious Services – Chaplains Association
Student Organizations – Memorial Union Clubs | All URI Groups