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URI Transfer Admission

Transfer Updates

Deadlines

Admission Requirements

Requirements by College

How to Apply

Housing

Additional Resources

 

Transfer Updates:

For the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters, please note that University is not accepting applications for the following majors:

  • Kinesiology (in the following concentrations):
    • Exercise Science
    • Health Fitness
    • Early Contingent Physical Therapy
  • Nursing Bachelor of Science (pre-licensure program)
  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

The fall 2012 application filing period for the Nursing Bachelor of Science (pre-licensure program) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is now closed. Visit this web site at the end of October 2012, for updates on the fall 2013 application process.

The Nutrition and Dietetics program is no longer accepting transfer students directly into the major.

Deadlines:

Landscape Architecture - February 1

Pharm.D. and Nursing - February 15

All other majors - June 1

Due to very high mail volume, it may take up to three weeks for paper and electronic documents to be attached to your application.  Your “to do” list may reflect that we have not received something, when in fact we have received it, but have not yet attached it to your file.  We appreciate your patience at this very busy time of year.  Please continue to check your status regularly.

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.
  • 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.
  • College of Engineering
    • Must have a strong math/science background, including physics and pre-calculus.
    • The COE cannot accept any engineering technology courses for transfer credit toward an engineering degree.
  • The College of Business
    • Students must transfer the equivalency of Business Calculus at the time of admission or successfully complete BUS 111- Intro to Business Analysis and Applications with a grade of B- or better by the end of their first semester at URI.
 

Requirements by College:

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

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:

  • Official high school transcript and official transcripts from all colleges you have attended, sent directly from those schools, whether or not you desire or expect credit for such work
  • A completed Common Application and URI Supplement, which are both available and preferred online.
  • $65 application fee (to request a fee waiver, please submit a written request that includes your 9-digit URI ID 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.

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. 

Housing Information

Housing Options for Transfer Students:
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 website. 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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