The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is excited to welcome you to the URI community. We’re here to help you get ready for your journey as a new international student. Our Pre-Arrival Zoom Info Sessions will guide you through the visa process and introduce you to programs designed to support your cultural, social, and academic experience. We can’t wait to meet you soon!
Exchange Non-Degree Students:
Wednesday, April, 1, 2026, 9 am-10 am pm (Eastern Time)- Getting Started, Part I: Register
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9 am-10 am (Eastern Time)-Getting Started, Part II: Register
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9 am-10 am (Eastern Time)-Q&A with OISS Staff & Peer Ambassadors: Register
International Degree-seeking Undergraduate Students:
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9 am-10 am (EST) -Getting Started: Register
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9 am-10 pm (EST)-Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI: Register
Tuesday, July 30, 2026, 9 am-10 am (EST) -What I Wish I Had Known…: Register
International Graduate Students:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9 am-10 am (EST)-Pre-Arrival Information/General Part I: TBA
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9 am-10 am (EST)- Pre-Arrival Info Session/General Part II: TBA
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9 am-10 am (EST)-Pre-Arrival Info Session/Grad Assistantship: TBA
We’re here to help
Office of International Students and Scholars
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time
International Center, 3rd FL
37 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI, 02881
Phone: 401.874.2395
issoff@etal.uri.edu
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