Why URI Online?

Because you’re getting the best of URI while earning a top-notch education right where you are. Courses are taught by the same faculty, big thinkers in their fields, whom you’d encounter on campus. Through the use of innovative technology, you’ll receive the advising, support, and guidance you need to achieve your goals. And all with the flexibility that 24/7 learning provides.

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Engage in learning

As a URI Online student, you’ll work with our incredible faculty, gain valuable experiences, and enjoy the benefits of online learning. And, when finished, an education that prepares you for whatever you intend to do next.

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Achieve your goals

Whether your goal is to continue working toward your undergraduate degree, to earn an advanced degree, or to further your career through a professional development program, we deliver what you need.

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Create your future

After graduating from URI, you will become a member of the URI alumni network with a global community of over 125,000 fellow alums. Our network can help you find career opportunities and lifelong success.

What can you do through URI Online? 

  • Study with a major research university. URI is the largest four-year institution in Rhode Island with experts in many areas, including cybersecurity, nursing, communication studies, and nutrition and health sciences. 
$98.2Min competitive grants
  • Join a strong local and global alumni network. There is over 127,000 URI alumni across the globe, including 52,993 who live and work within the state of Rhode Island. 
127, 138 alumni worldwide
  • Engage in lifelong learning. We offer diverse and innovative learning opportunities at the University of Rhode Island for adults of all ages.
1,339non-degree students