The Summer Sessions Office offers hundreds of courses to help all students begin, continue, or complete their academic program. For complete information related to how GI Benefits can be used to pay for URI Summer courses, please visit the Veteran Affairs and Military Programs website.
Contact Information
If you are such a veteran student and have additional questions or concerns, we strongly encourage you to contact:
Bob Flynn
Director, Military and Veteran Education
401.874.5213
bob.flynn@uri.edu
Kathleen Conlon
Coordinator, Military and Veteran Education
401-874-5798
kconlon@uri.edu
For questions concerning benefits and waivers, please contact:
Nancy Paquette
Veterans Coordinator, Enrollment Services
401-874-5382
vabenefits-group@uri.edu
For questions concerning registration, course options, and general summer sessions inquiries, please contact:
Sky Laurent-Kingsley
Specialist, URI Summer Sessions & Winter J Term
401-874-2621
slaurentkings@uri.edu
How to use VA Educational Benefits for Summer
Step 1: Apply for benefits through the VA Website
Step 2: Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to vabenefits-group@uri.edu.
Step 3: Submit a GI Bill® Certification Worksheet for each session (Session 1, Session 2, and/or Session 3) you wish to use your Benefits. This is not necessary for Ch. 31 students.
Full Time Credit Status Per Session:
Session 1 (5 Weeks) FT: 4 Credits for undergraduate, 3 Credits for graduate
Session 2 (5 Weeks) FT: 4 Credits for undergraduate, 3 Credits for graduate
Session 3 (10 Weeks) FT: 7 Credits for undergraduate, 6 Credits for graduate
To see session dates please go to our Summer Calendar.