Admission Criteria

• Completion of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (degree must be conferred prior to enrolling in the program).
• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students without an adequate GPA should contact us at online@uri.edu before applying to discuss criteria.
• If English is not your native language*, you’ll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within the last two years). A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBT-Internet Based Test or 575 under the paper-based testing, and a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required. The URI Designated Institution Code for TOEFL is 3919.

*Because students participating in URI Online programs are not required to physically study on campus in the United States, enrollment in a URI online program does not qualify for an F-1 visa.

Supporting Admission Documents

• A personal statement discussing: 
  • Your interest in the field of GIS and geospatial technologies.
  • Why you chose to apply to this online program at URI.
  • How your professional and/or career goals match with the Online Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies.
  • Any relevant work experience.
• CV/Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (previous employers, supervisors, mentors, colleagues, instructors or others who can comment on your ability to complete graduate-level coursework; personal references such as friends and relatives will not be accepted).
• College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• GRE is not required.

Technology

Please see information below regarding ArcGIS software and computer requirements.