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Your Next Chapter Starts at URI

Welcome to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School! Whether you’re pursuing a graduate degree, earning a certificate, or continuing through an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program, we’re glad you’re considering URI. Use the resources below to prepare your application, check program deadlines, and get started. We’re here to help along the way.

Applicant Checklist

A little preparation goes a long way! Review our Graduate Applicant Checklist for admission requirements and the materials you’ll need, including transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

View grad Applicant Checklist

Ready To Apply? Start Your URI Graduate Application

  1. Start your application
    • Select URI Grad Application to create an account or sign in. New users will receive a temporary PIN by email to activate their account.
  2. Select your start term and program
    • Choose the start term that matches your program’s academic calendar:
      • Rolling – ABM/Dual (Current URI Undergrad)
      • 7-Week Accelerated Online Calendar
      • 14-Week Calendar (In-person, Hybrid, and Online)
      • Then select your graduate program. If it isn’t listed, it may not be available for that term, or its deadline may have passed.
  3. Review program requirements
    • After selecting your program, review the Program Overview section in the left menu for application requirements and program-specific instructions.
  4. Complete your application
    • Use the left menu to move between sections at your own pace. Your progress saves automatically, so you can return anytime before the deadline to finish.
  5. Submit before the deadline
    • Submit your application, required materials, and application fee. Your application cannot proceed to review until all are received.
Questions about your Program? Contact the program director International Applicant Information Application Fee Waiver Criteria Graduate School FAQ

Admissions Inquiry

If you need assistance with your URI Graduate Application, contact the Office of Graduate Admission:

Email:gradprocessing@etal.uri.eduPhone: (401) 874-3554

Click here for assistance with CAS applications.

Applying to Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Dietetics? These programs use separate application systems: PTCAS, CSDCAS, and DICAS. Review our CAS application instructions and find your program’s application link in the table below.

Doctoral Programs

Find your program below and review the submission deadlines. If you would like to learn more about the program, simply click on the program title within the ‘Program Name’ column. Once you are ready to apply, click on the appropriate application link based on your preferred program start term.

Program NameAcademic CalendarApply / LoginFall DeadlineSpring DeadlineSummer Deadline
Behavioral Science Psychology - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Environmental and Earth Sciences) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Evolution and Marine Biology) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Business Administration (Accounting) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 1N/AN/A
Business Administration (Finance) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 1N/AN/A
Business Administration (Marketing) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 1N/AN/A
Business Administration (Operations and Supply Chain Management) - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 1N/AN/A
Chemical Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1September 1N/A
Chemistry - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationApril 1November 1N/A
Civil and Environmental Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1November 15January 1
Clinical Psychology - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
Computational Social Science - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationMarch 1N/AN/A
Computer and Statistical Sciences - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationMay 15November 15N/A
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJune 15N/AN/A
Doctor of Physical Therapy - DPT14-WeekPTCASOctober 1N/AN/A
Doctorate of Education (EdD) - ONLINE14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4N/AN/A
Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 3N/AN/A
Education - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
Electrical Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15April 1
English - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 15N/AN/A
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15N/AN/A
Health Sciences - Ph.D.14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Industrial and Systems Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15December 15April 15
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
Marine Affairs - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
Mathematics - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Mechanical Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15November 15April 15
Nursing - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationMay 15November 15N/A
Ocean Engineering - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Oceanography - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationApril 1November 15N/A
Pharmaceutical Sciences - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Physics - PhD14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 15N/AN/A

Masters Programs

Find your program below and review the submission deadlines. If you would like to learn more about the program, simply click on the program title within the ‘Program Name’ column. Once you are ready to apply, click on the appropriate application link based on your preferred program start term.

Program NameAcademic CalendarApply / LoginFall DeadlineSpring DeadlineSummer Deadline
Accounting - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJune 30November 15April 15
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences) - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Environmental and Earth Sciences) - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Evolution and Marine Biology) - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Biological and Environmental Sciences (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems) - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Business Administration One Year - MBA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15N/AN/A
Business Administration Flex - MBA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15October 31March 31
Chemical Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1September 1January 1
Chemistry - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJune 1September 1N/A
Civil and Environmental Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1November 15January 1
College Student Personnel - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 1N/AN/A
Communication Studies - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15N/AN/A
Computer Science - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationMay 15November 15N/A
Couples and Family Therapy - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 15N/AN/A
Cyber Security - PSM - ONLINE14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationJuly 23N/AN/A
Cyber Security with OnRamp Program - PSM - ONLINE14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationJuly 1December 1April 1
Data Science - MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26N/A
Dietetics - MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationJune 15N/AN/A
Education - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15April 1
Education - Adult Education - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15April 15
Education with Teacher Certification - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 15April 1
Educational Leadership & Policy - MA14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15November 15April 1
Electrical Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15April 1
Engineering Management and Leadership - MEML14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4December 15April 19
English - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJune 15N/AN/A
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15N/AN/A
Environmental Management - MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 3N/AN/A
Environmental Science and Management (Earth and Hydrologic Science) - MESM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Health Outcomes and Data Analytics - MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 3N/AN/A
Health Professions Education - MA - ONLINE14-week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4December 15April 19
Healthcare Management - MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26March 31
History - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
International Relations - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15January 3N/A
Kinesiology - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Library and Information Studies - MLIS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationJune 15October 15March 15
Management - MSM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15January 11N/A
Marine Affairs - MAMA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 1N/AN/A
Marine Affairs - MMA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationApril 30N/AN/A
Master of Oceanography - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26N/A
Masters of Professional Studies - MPS - Online7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26March 31
Mathematics - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Mechanical Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15November 15April 15
Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationN/AN/AApril 20
Music - MOM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 30November 30N/A
Nursing - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 15November 15N/A
Nutrition and Food Science - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 15October 30N/A
Ocean Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Oceanography - MoO14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 5November 15N/A
Oceanography - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationApril 1November 15N/A
Pharmaceutical Sciences - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 15N/AN/A
Physics - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 15N/AN/A
Professional Science Masters- ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26March 31
Public Administration - MPA - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26March 31
Public Health - MPH14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15December 1N/A
Quantum Computing - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationFebruary 15N/AN/A
Special Education - MA14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15N/AN/A
Speech Language Pathology - MS14-WeekCSDCASJanuary 15N/AN/A
Statistics - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15N/A
Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics - Professional MS - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4N/AN/A
Systems Engineering - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationAugust 15November 15April 15
TESOL/Bilingual Dual Language Immersion - MA14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationJuly 15November 15April 1
Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design - MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJuly 1November 1N/A
User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) Design MA7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationAugust 4November 26March 31

Certificate Programs

Find your program below and review the submission deadlines. If you would like to learn more about the program, simply click on the program title within the ‘Program Name’ column. Once you are ready to apply, click on the appropriate application link based on your preferred program start term.

Program NameApply / LoginAcademic CalendarFall DeadlineSpring DeadlineSummer Deadline
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-Week and 14-Week OnlineJuly 15November 15April 15
Aquaculture and Fisheries Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 15December 27N/A
Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 15December 15May 1
Coastal Resilience Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 15January 15N/A
College Teaching Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 23April 15
Community Planning Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15N/A
Community Planning Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 15N/AN/A
Cyber Security Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application14-Week OnlineJuly 23N/AN/A
Cyber Security with OnRamp Program Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application14-Week OnlineJuly 1December 1April 1
Data Science Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AMarch 31
Digital Literacy Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15April 1
Dyslexia Knowledge and Practice Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15N/A
Econometrics & Data Analysis Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 15N/AN/A
Embedded Systems Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15April 1
Fashion Merchandising Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 1November 1N/A
Fisheries Science Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 3N/A
Future Autonomous Systems Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application14-Week OnlineAugust 4December 15April 19
Gender and Women's Studies Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15April 15
GIS and Geospatial Technologies Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
GIS and Remote Sensing Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 10December 1April 10
Health Professions Education Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24N/A
Healthcare Management Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24March 31
Human Resources Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15April 15
Hydrology Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 10December 1N/A
Industry 4.0 Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 4December 15April 19
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekApril 1November 15N/A
Leadership in Sports Management Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-Week and 14-week OnlineJuly 15November 15April 15
Medication Outcomes Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
Multilingual Learner Education Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application14-Week OnlineAugust 13November 15N/A
Natural Resources and the Environment Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
Nursing: Post Master's CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekFebruary 15November 15N/A
Ocean Policy & Science Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
Ocean Science Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24N/A
Offshore Wind Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15November 15N/A
Policy Analysis Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24March 31
Polymer Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekJuly 15September 1N/A
Prevention Science and Human Development Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application14-Week Traditional OnlineAugust 4November 24March 31
Professional Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Policy - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24March 31
Public Management Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24March 31
Quantum Computing Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
School Library Media Teacher (TCP): Post-Master's Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineJune 15October 15March 15
Science Writing and Rhetoric Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 10December 10N/A
Training and Development Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4N/AN/A
Underwater Acoustics Graduate CertificateURI Grad Application14-WeekAugust 15January 3May 1
User Experience (UX) Design Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineN/AN/AMarch 31
User Interface (UI) Design Graduate Certificate - ONLINEURI Grad Application7-Week Accelerated OnlineAugust 4November 24N/A

ABM/Dual Programs

Find your program below and review the submission deadlines. If you would like to learn more about the program, simply click on the program title within the ‘Program Name’ column. Once you are ready to apply, click on the appropriate application link based on your preferred program start term.

Program NameAcademic CalendarApply / LoginFall DeadlineSpring DeadlineSummer Deadline
Accounting MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Applied Mathematics MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Chemical Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1N/AN/A
Civil and Environmental Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 15N/AN/A
Communication Studies MA - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Cyber Security PSM - ABM - ONLINE14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Dual PharmD/MS14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Electrical Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1N/AN/A
English MA - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJune 15N/AN/A
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Environmental Science and Management MESM - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
History MA - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Human Development and Family Science MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationDecember 1N/AN/A
International Relations MA - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Kinesiology MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Management MSM - ABM14-Week and 14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Mechanical Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1N/AJanuary 1
Nutrition and Dietetics MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Ocean Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Pharmaceutical Sciences MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Public Administration MPA - ABM - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Public Health MPH - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationMay 1N/AN/A
Special Education MA - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics PSM - ABM - ONLINE7-Week Accelerated OnlineURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Systems Engineering MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationJanuary 1N/AJanuary 1
TESOL/BDL ABM - ONLINE14-Week OnlineURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling
Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design MS - ABM14-WeekURI Grad ApplicationRollingRollingRolling