When applying to the Ph.D. program (with a master’s degree), you are required to have a major professor who agrees to work with you. Please contact faculty members whose research interests align with yours. Visit our Research page to review the range of research topics covered by our faculty. You can also find a list of individual faculty members and their bios and expertise on our People page.
How to Apply
Apply online to the URI Graduate School, and use the application checklist to make sure your application is complete. Our programs do not require GRE scores.
- See the Graduate School’s application fee waiver criteria.
- See additional information for international applicants.
Deadlines
The application deadlines for both master’s and doctoral programs are July 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester.
The department has several assistantships available every year. These are awarded on the academic year (Fall-Spring) basis and the deadline for a full consideration for a teaching assistantship in our program is March 1.
Questions?
Contact Jonathan Chavez-Casillas, Graduate Director