Applicant Checklist
Hello and welcome to the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) Graduate School application checklist! Starting with Spring 2026 start term, we have a new application for URI’s graduate programs and certificates, including the ones offered through the accelerated online calendar and the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs for current URI undergraduate students (ABM).
The applications for our Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), Speech Language Pathology MS, and Dietetics/Future Education Model MS graduate programs can be found in their respective Centralized Application System CAS’s (see table below for respective link).
Ready to apply? Here are instructions for navigating URI’s New Graduate Application for Spring 2026 start term:
- If you are applying to Spring 2026 start term, click here for URI’s graduate application. Create an account or log-in with your existing credentials. When you create a new account, you will be emailed a temporary pin to activate your account. If you are applying to Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 start term, click here for the CAS instructions.
- You will start the application process by selecting the start term (ABM – accelerated bachelor’s to master’s for current URI students only, Accelerated Online or Traditional calendar) and program you are interested in applying to. If you do not see the program you are interested in, it could be that it is not offered for the start term you chose or that the application deadline has passed for that start term. You may find more details about application deadlines below.
- Once you choose the graduate program, you will see the specific application information needed and minimum requirements for that particular program in the Program Information section on the left menu.
- You will be prompted to complete the application one section at a time. If you want to return to your application to complete a specific section, you may use the navigation menu on the left to go to that section.
- Your application information will be saved, and you may return to it if you need to complete it at a later date. Be mindful of the application deadline for the program you are applying to. Your application will not be reviewed until you submit a completed application along with the application fee.
Traditional 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.
*Please note: As of Spring 2026, there is a new graduate application system which is linked respectively below.
Online 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.
*Please note: As of Spring 2026, there is a new graduate application system which is linked respectively below.
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.
*Please note: As of Spring 2026, there is a new graduate application system which is linked respectively below.
ABM 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.
*Please note: As of Spring 2026, there is a new graduate application system which is linked respectively below.
If you need assistance with your URI graduate application, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at gradprocessing@uri.edu. For assistance with CAS applications, click here.