Admission Requirements for the Teacher Certification Program

Candidates having already achieved their MLIS degrees that are applying for the Teacher Certification Progam (TCP) should consult the TCP site for information regarding admissions information.

Admission Requirements for the MLIS

The following are required for admission to the MLIS program. Candidates applying to the School Library Media Program, a Dual-Degree Program, and/or the Information Literacy Instruction Certificate should refer to the sites describing additional admission requirements to these programs.

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  (two official transcripts are required)
• an undergraduate grade point average of B or better
• Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies
  Test scores at the 50th percentile or above for applicants who have not achieved a B or better undergraduate grade point average: GRE or MAT waived for applicants with a master's degree or who have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or above in their undergraduate degree.
• two letters of recommendation, preferably from previous instructors or employers (letters must be sealed and signed over the envelope flap by the person writing the letter of recommendation).
• a current resume
• a statement of purpose
• $50 application fee for both instate and out of state applicants
• proof of residency in the state of Rhode Island for instate tuition and MA, ME, NH, and VT for regional tuition

Application materials

Please click here to fill out and submit the online application. The completed application should be sent to:

Admissions Office
GSLIS
94 West Alumni Avenue, Suite 2
Rodman Hall
Kingston, RI 02881

The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by June 15 for September admission, October 15 for January admission, and March 15 for summer admission. For university-wide financial assistance, the application package must be received by January 15 for Fall admission.

Provisional admission

The GSLIS Admissions Committee may recommend admission of an applicant whose overall record indicates potential for success in the MLIS program even though all criteria for admission may not have been met at the stated level. Final decision on admission rests with the dean of the Graduate School.

URI Graduate School Policy of Continuous Registration

Once accepted in the program all graduate students must remain continuously enrolled, except for summer sessions, which are optional, until they have completed all requirements and have received their degree. If you plan to NOT enroll in a fall or spring semester, you must either obtain a leave of absence or pay the continuous registation fee. (see http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/gs_regis.html)

Information about area housing:

Department of Housing and Residential Life

Required Technology Competencies

The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS) at the University of Rhode Island expects that incoming students possess a basic knowledge of information technologies. Please read the Required Technology Competencies cardfully.