{"id":11987,"date":"2020-10-08T09:41:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T13:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=11987"},"modified":"2022-10-06T11:54:57","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T15:54:57","slug":"admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/gis-and-geospatial-technologies\/admission\/","title":{"rendered":"GIS Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies (Online)<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"GIS and Geospatial\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-gis-and-geospatial\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-12448\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12448\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/gis-and-geospatial-technologies\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13279\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13279\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/gis-and-geospatial-technologies\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32435\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32435\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/areas-of-interest\/\">Areas of Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26786\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-26786\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11999\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11999\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/gis-and-geospatial-technologies\/tuition-and-fees\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-29434\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29434\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26781\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-26781\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\">URI Online Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32434\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32434\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Our online Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies provides flexibility to domestic and international students, working professionals, active and reserve service members to obtain meaningful, well-paid employment while building 21<sup>st<\/sup> century skills increasingly expected by employers in the private and public sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\" title=\"\">Apply Now <\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice expired dismissed  \" data-hash=\"07612dc6a69602bbc6daeb95e73299e5\"><h1>Application Fee Waivers Available<\/h1>\n\n<p>Be one of the first to receive an application fee waiver for Fall 2021 when you apply to our Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies program. Applicants will receive a waiver for the application fee and GradCAS processing fees.<strong> Contact us by email at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:online@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\">online@uri.edu<\/a> BEFORE submitting <\/strong>to receive your waiver activation code.<strong> <\/strong>Codes <strong>cannot<\/strong> be applied after application submission and will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. <strong>Application deadline: November 29, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2023 Dates<\/h1>\n\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\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>8\/1<\/span><span>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>8\/8<\/span><span>APPLICATION MATERIALS DEADLINE<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>9\/5<\/span><span>CLASSES BEGIN<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition <\/h1>\n\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\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Spring 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>$823<\/span><span>PER CREDIT<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Application Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>$65<\/span><span> <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-03-at-12.22.08-PM-e1596472014399.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Completion of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (degree must be conferred prior to enrolling in the program).<\/li><li>An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students without an adequate GPA should contact us at <a href=\"mailto:online@uri.edu\">online@uri.edu<\/a> before applying to discuss criteria.<\/li><li>If English is not your native language*, you\u2019ll 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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Admission Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A personal statement discussing:&nbsp;<ul><li>Your interest in the field of GIS and geospatial technologies.<\/li><li>Why you chose to apply to this online program at URI.<\/li><li>How your professional and\/or career goals match with the Online Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies.<\/li><li>Any relevant work experience.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>CV\/Resume<\/li><li>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).<\/li><li>College transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li><li>GRE is not required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see information below regarding ArcGIS software and computer requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice\" data-hash=\"4be2bb7ccbd4d1eb4c18acbff7869fb6\"><h1>Technology Requirements for this Program<\/h1>\n\n<p>The ArcGIS Online that is included in the first course EVS 509, can be accessed with a Mac* or a PC because it is a cloud-based GIS.<br>For the other GIS courses (NRS 570, 571, 572, 573), you will need a PC or a Mac* with Parallels loaded.&nbsp; This will run a virtual Windows machine on the Mac.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.arcgis.com\/en\/pro-app\/get-started\/arcgis-pro-system-requirements.htm\">Minimum system requirements for a Windows machine<\/a> \u00bb&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.arcgis.com\/en\/pro-app\/get-started\/run-pro-on-a-mac.htm\">How to run a Mac on a Windows partition<\/a> \u00bb&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should be advised that <strong>ArcGIS Pro will not run on<\/strong> the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13-inch models with <strong>the Apple M1 Chip<\/strong>. Running standard Windows 10 and <strong>ArcGIS Pro<\/strong> on Intel-based MacBooks has been possible up until late 2020 (BootCamp\/Parallels), however, at present this is <strong>not possible<\/strong> with the release of the <strong>new Apple M1 Chip <\/strong>in November 2020. <br><strong>Apple still offers a MacBook Pro 16-inch<\/strong> with 2.6GHz 9th Generation 6\u2011core Intel Core i7 or 2.3GHz 9th Generation 8\u2011core Intel Core i9 Processors.<strong> The risk <\/strong>with this system is the level at which Apple and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party VM developers will continue to update and support Mac OSx on this Intel-based model.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" title=\"\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>URI Online Student Support Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>401.874.5280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jason Parent, Ph.D.<br>Assistant Professor<br><a href=\"mailto:jason_parent@uri.edu\">jason_parent@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\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   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\" title=\"\">Apply now<\/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=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/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=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/gis-and-geospatial-technologies\/tuition-and-fees\/\" title=\"\">tuition and fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admission Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies (Online) Our online Graduate Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technologies provides flexibility to domestic and international students, working professionals, active and reserve service members to obtain meaningful, well-paid employment while building 21st century skills increasingly expected by employers in the private and public sectors. 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