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URI Transfer Admission

 

Admission Requirements

Requirements by College

Deadlines

How to Apply

Transfer Updates

How to check the Status of your Application

Housing

Additional Resources

Admission Requirements for general acceptance to URI as a transfer student:

  • Transfer students are those who have completed 24 or more hours of transferable college coursework (if you have fewer than 24 credits, please see the "Freshman with Advanced Standing" section of the Freshman Admission page. Please note that if you do have fewer than 24 credits, we need your SAT or ACT scores sent electronically from the testing agency.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required, although some majors require higher grade point averages.
  • Must be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions attended previously.
  • Must meet basic college-preparatory unit requirements (typically completed in High School): 4 in English, 3 in Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), 2 in Science, 2 in History/Social Science, and 2 units of the same foreign language.

Requirements by College:

Click here for Curriculum Sheets listed by major within each college.


Deadlines:

September 2013 (fall semester): June 1, 2013

The Enrollment and Housing Deposit is due by June 1. Housing is on a first-come first-served basis. We anticipate being able to accommodate all request, however, if for some reason we are unable to provide housing, we will refund the deposit.

Transfer students can begin registering for classes June 6. Orientation is June 19. Click here for more information.

Some programs have limited enrollment. We encourage you to select both a first and second choice major on the URI Supplement. Students not admitted to the Doctorate of Pharmacy, Kinesiology or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure) who choose to enroll at URI in another major will not be able to transfer internally into those majors at a later date.

For the fall 2013 semester, please note that the University is not accepting transfer applications for the following majors:

  • Nursing (pre-license)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Kinesiology

Please note: Students interested in Business or Engineering should plan on having their applications in no later than June 1 and have all documents in by June 15.

How to Apply:

When you apply, you will receive a confirmation from the Common Application that your application has been submitted. URI will also send a letter acknowledging that we have received your application and telling you how to check the status of your application online.

A completed application includes:

  • Transfer applicants are required to use the Common Application and submit official transcripts, but they are not required to submit the "School Forms."
  • Electronic or official printed transcripts from all post-secondary institutions whether or not you desire or expect to receive credit for such work.  Electronic transcripts should be e-mailed to transferadmission@uri.edu.
  • Official high school transcript
  • $65 application fee (to request a fee waiver, please submit a written request and letter verifying your financial need from a school or community official)
  • Academic letter of recommendation

Some programs have limited enrollment.  We encourage you to select both a first and second choice major on the URI Supplement.  Students not admitted to the Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure) and choose to enroll at URI in another major will not be able to transfer internally at a later date.

If you are seeking readmission to degree candidacy at the University or have received a degree from URI, do not fill out this application. Contact Enrollment Services for the proper forms to be completed (or call 401-277-5454).

Transfer Updates:

For the fall 2013 semester, please note that the University is not accepting transfer applications for the following majors:

  • Nursing (pre-license)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Kinesiology

Please note: Students interested in Business or Engineering should plan on having their applications in no later than June 1 and have all documents in by June 15.

For the spring 2014 semester, please note that the University is not accepting transfer applications for the following majors:

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Kinesiology

How to Check the Status of Your Application:

Applications are reviewed when they become complete, although the process can take several weeks. You should check the status of your application online to see if any requests are added to your "to do" list.

Housing Information:


There are several housing options for students who wish to transfer to URI. These options include limited on-campus University housing in residence halls managed by Housing and Residential Life (HRL), on-campus housing through our Fraternity Managers Association, and off-campus housing in the community (many of these houses are very close to some of Rhode Island's most beautiful beaches!).

Admitted transfer students who would like to live on campus in the University owned residence halls, should pay their enrollment and housing deposits as soon as possible, and then complete the housing application, which is available on the Department of Housing and Residential Life web site. Students will be notified about residences hall housing midsummer.

If we are not able to offer housing in University residence halls, or if we cannot provide an answer about residence hall housing by the time the student needs the information, the housing deposit will be refunded. If the student's enrollment at URI is contingent upon receiving housing in University residence halls, the enrollment deposit will also be refunded.

Please see the attached brochure for other housing options.

Additional Transfer Resources:

Additional Transfer Student Information


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