Welcome!
We’re excited you’re joining our community, and we are here to support you each step of the way. There are important dates to know, technology to utilize, and resources to support you. Success starts with meeting the people in your success network, including your academic advisor and career specialist to plan for academic to career success. For technology, campus resources, and next steps in your transition, start with the URI Gateway.
Winter Orientation – Friday, January 16
URI’s Winter Orientation is designed to ensure transfer students are fully prepared for a successful start to the spring semester. The program will help you create your course schedule, understand campus resources, and address important logistics before classes begin. Registration details will be shared soon, but in the meantime, please work closely with your academic advisor to prepare for class registration, which opens on November 14.
Course Registration Information
Registration Date
November 14
Registration begins November 14th and continues through the start of the semester. Register via e-Campus after your advising appointment.
About URI Advising & Registration
Course registration is an important step in your transition to URI. As a transfer student, your advisor will help you review your transfer credits, explain how they apply to your degree program, and plan the best path forward. Together, you will select and enroll in classes that keep you on track for graduation. Meeting with your advisor is also an opportunity to discuss majors and minors, explore campus resources, and address any questions about academic policies or requirements. Regular advising ensures you are making informed choices and staying on track.
Explore academic and faculty advising support by major or schedule an appointment with your academic advisor via Starfish. (Students generally gain Starfish access 1–2 business days after submitting their deposit.) If you need assistance, please call 401-874-2993.
Learn About Your Resources
Are you concerned about the transition to URI? Transfer students have the option to enroll in URI101, a seminar (1-credit) designed to help you acclimate to URI, learn about campus resources, meet other transfer students, and build an academic plan. Enrollment is required if you have fewer than 24 transfer credits. Sections are open now in e-Campus, and if you need assistance enrolling, please contact John Rooney at rooney@uri.edu.
Disability, Access & Inclusion
Students who are seeking disability-related, reasonable accommodations for housing, academic, or transportation needs, should contact the office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion to start the eligibility intake process as soon as possible.
Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE)
The Center for Career & Experiential Education (CCEE) helps you explore internships, on-campus jobs, and other hands-on learning experiences that connect directly to your studies. Meet with a career specialist for résumé reviews, job search support, and interview preparation, while also taking advantage of events designed to strengthen your professional development. We encourage you to get involved early—your first semester is the perfect time to begin exploring opportunities and building connections.
URI J-Term: January 2–17, 2026
J-Term is a great way for transfer students to catch up or make up credits that didn’t transfer, all while staying on track for graduation. In just three weeks, you can complete a URI course and lighten your spring or future semester workload. Explore available courses in the URI J-Term Course Finder and plan your schedule today. To enroll in URI J-Term 2026, follow the steps in the New Student Registration Guide. For assistance, visit URI J Term Support
Credit Evaluations & Postings
Transfer credits are reviewed in the order transcripts are received. To ensure timely processing, please submit all official transcripts electronically to transferadmission@uri.edu or admission@uri.edu. Paper transcripts may be mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission- please plan for extended processing time.
For Incoming Students:
Transfer credit evaluations are generally completed within 21 days of acceptance. Please be patient, monitor your email address(es), and explore planning tools like TES and Transferology. Each of your previous academic experience and credits must be approved by University Faculty prior to posting your transfer credits.
For All Students:
If you have questions about the status of your credits, please use the contact information provided below.
| College/Program | Evaluator(s) | Transcript Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences | Department Chairs | Marije Thomas, Transfer Advisor 401.874.2668 marije.thomas@uri.edu |
| Business | Associate Dean Judy Beckman Area Coordinators | Jackie Morieno, Administrative Officer 401.874.2338 jmoreino@uri.edu |
| Education | Associate Dean Amy Broemmel | Adam Brown, Assistant Dean 401.874.4661 adam_brown@uri.edu |
| Engineering | Mayrai Gindy, Associate Dean Kathleen Maher, Assistant Dean | College of Engineering Dean’s Office Academic & Student Affairs Planning |
| Environment and Life Sciences | Department Chairs | CELS’ Student Affairs Office will email you with your advising assignment & evaluation |
Health Sciences | Dean’s Office & Department Chairs | Cindie Cruger, Assistant Dean 401.874.2089 chs-group@uri.edu |
| Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program | Dean’s Office & Department Chairs | Shelby Salmons, Academic Advisor 401.874.5241 shelby.salmons@uri.edu |
| Nursing | No On-Campus Transfers Online RN to BS only | Jessica Boisclair, Assistant Dean 401.874.5302 jess@uri.edu |
| Pharmacy | Denise Gorenski, Assistant Dean | Denise Gorenski, Assistant Dean 401.874.5842 denise@uri.edu |
| Undeclared & Exploratory | John Rooney, Assistant Director, Transfer Student Success (TSS) | John Rooney, Assistant Director TSS 401.874.2473 rooney@uri.edu |
General Transfer Inquiries
Once you’ve paid your admission deposit, any general transfer questions can be directed to the Fannon Institute for Student Success at 401.874.2993. You can also reach out to John Rooney, Assistant Director, Transfer Student Success at rooney@uri.edu. Be sure to include your URI ID number in every email or call so we can quickly locate your record and assist you.