{"id":23452,"date":"2025-12-08T16:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/?p=23452"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:40:19","slug":"draft-faqs-uri-graduate-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/draft-faqs-uri-graduate-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft &#8211; FAQs URI Graduate School"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>FAQs<\/h1><p>What you need to know about the URI Graduate School<\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/register\/?id=14bd786b-a5df-4502-a85d-89e7818629a7\" title=\"\">Request form<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/843\/44498120830_4b7c2f799e_k.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"#\" title=\"\">Grad School Manual<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"#\" title=\"\">Graduate admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"#\" title=\"\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most asked questions of prospective students. Need more answers? Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/register\/?id=14bd786b-a5df-4502-a85d-89e7818629a7\">REQUEST FORM<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>How do I apply and what are the deadlines?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must apply online and pay a non-refundable fee. Deadlines vary by program; international Fall admission deadlines typically are February 1, and Spring by July 15. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-manual\/admission\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Can I waive the application fee?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. citizens and permanent residents may qualify for fee waivers if requested at least 10 business days before the deadline. International students are generally ineligible, except Fulbright scholars. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-manual\/admission\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>What materials are required for the application?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transcripts (official upon admission)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 2 letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement<br>International applicants must also submit TOEFL or equivalent proof of English proficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-manual\/admission\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Can I transfer credits or enroll as a non-matriculating student?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes\u2014up to one-fifth of degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions, and up to two-fifths may include URI non-matriculate credits. Non-matriculating guests may take courses subject to admissions policies. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/nursing\/graduate-faq\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Are assistantships and financial support available?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistantships (teaching\/research) are offered\u2014primarily to PhD students, and occasionally to master&#8217;s students depending on availability. Financial support is automatically considered during application. <a href=\"https:\/\/gradadmissions.uri.edu\/apply\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>What is the expected timeline to complete a degree?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master&#8217;s (non-thesis): up to 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctoral: up to 7 years<br>Students must maintain continuous registration each semester. Leaves of absence require prior approval. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/843\/FAQ_-Doctoral-and-Masters-Students.pdf\">Read more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>How do I register for classes and access course schedules?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration takes place through e-Campus (PeopleSoft). Class schedules are posted there as well; new users must set up login credentials via e-Campus. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/nursing\/graduate-faq\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>What about health insurance for graduate students?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>URI provides basic health insurance coverage for single graduate students at no additional cost. Family coverage is available but requires students to pay a fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.uri.edu\/programs\/gradfaq.html\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>Where can I find all required forms and academic calendar info?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All graduate forms\u2014such as petitions, leave requests, degree nomination, study abroad, etc.\u2014are hosted on the URI Graduate School Forms page. The academic calendar is also available online. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/forms\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>How can I check my application status?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the URI Graduate Admissions portal. For specific program or admissions questions, contact gradprocessing@etal.uri.edu or your assigned enrollment representative. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQs These are the most asked questions of prospective students. Need more answers? Submit a REQUEST FORM! 1. How do I apply and what are the deadlines? You must apply online and pay a non-refundable fee. Deadlines vary by program; international Fall admission deadlines typically are February 1, and Spring by July 15. 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