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.
“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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Undergraduate research opportunities were transformative for recent graduate - KINGSTON, R.I. – July 27, 2026 – At the University of Rhode Island, Jessica Tingley, ’26 built a uniquely interdisciplinary profile. Pursuing dual degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science, with minors in mathematics and robotics, she was able to constantly connect ideas across fields. “It is something that has defined my research since,” said […]
From Central Falls to Kingston: A first-generation graduate’s journey - KINGSTON, R.I. – July 20, 2026 – Dreams often start in small places. For Lyneth Mendoza, who recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and applied mathematics, that place was the Ocean State’s smallest city.
URI student prepares for travel abroad to mentor Japanese high schoolers - KINGSTON, R.I. – July 08, 2026 – University of Rhode Island student Ashly Martínez Rodríguez, of Providence, Rhode Island, is a first-generation, electrical engineering & Japanese global language and area studies major through the international engineering program. She pursued an engineering degree because of her curiosity for technology from a very young age and technical experience […]