Your Engineering Journey

Whether you’re just starting to explore engineering, enrolled in one of our undergraduate programs, or pursuing graduate studies, the College of Engineering at URI is here to support you every step of the way. Explore the resources, opportunities, and community designed to help you thrive — from choosing your degree to connecting with student ambassadors who’ve been where you are.

A group shot of students working in the NanoBio Engineering Laboratory

Become a Rhody Engineer!

Thinking about engineering at URI? Learn how you can turn your curiosity into impact with hands-on learning, global experiences, and a supportive community from day one.

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Undergraduate Students

Current undergraduates, make the most of your time at URI. Access advising, internships and research, and connect with the people and programs that will help you succeed.

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Ph.D. students John McLinden and Behtom Adeli stand with associate professor Yalda Shahriari and master’s degree student Alex Cerullo, seated, in the NeuralPC Lab

Graduate Students

Access resources and information to make the most of an exceptional graduate program and enhance your engineering education while solving real-world problems.

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“Two key things that differentiate URI are its perfect blend of coastal New England charm with vibrant campus energy, and the strong sense of small community where professors know you by name.”
Gianni Smith, ’25

Meet Our Student Ambassadors

Our Engineering Student Ambassadors are among the best and brightest students in the College of Engineering. Selected through a competitive application and interview process, they are leaders on campus, engaged in research, internships, global programs, and student organizations. Whether you’re exploring programs, wondering what campus life is like, or looking for advice from someone who’s been in your shoes, they’re here to help.

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Student Facilities

Engineering Computing Center

Ideation and Innovation Studio

Collaborative Student Spaces

Student Events

Welcome Days

An opportunity to experience our vibrant community, connect, and see what makes our college a leader in engineering.

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Engineering Kickoff Day

Join us to welcome new members, build community, and discover all that the college has to offer.

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E-Week

An end-of-year week-long event to celebrate and showcase what engineering at URI is all about!

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Commencement

Ready to graduate? Here’s everything you need to know and do before you cross the stage.

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Campus Resources
Office of the Ombud
  • URI-led consortium awarded $4.6 million NSF grant to expand STEM education and workforce opportunities - KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug 31, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island will lead a $4.6 million National Science Foundation S-STEM consortium with the Community College of Rhode Island, and New England Institute of Technology that will expand engineering and engineering technology pathways for academically talented students with financial need. The project will strengthen transfer […]
  • headshot of Eleni 2025 Hollings Scholar completes summer internship - KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 17, 2026 – Eleni Mouyos, of Windham, New Hampshire, has just completed a summer internship at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The internship was possible through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship program, a prestigious, nationally competitive award for students interested in the […]
  • Studying close to home helped this student go far - Ayomide Olagundoye is a Ryan Scholar majoring in biomedical engineering and Spanish as a part of the IEP. She just returned from Guatemala, where she took part in a program that featured two months of full immersion in culture and healthcare.