Pre-Departure Paperwork

Upon acceptance into a study abroad program, ALL outgoing URI study abroad students MUST complete the steps listed below before going overseas. Submit all documents to the Office of International Education at the same time.

1. Submit a copy of your admission letter.

2. Complete the Office of International Education Prior Approval Form (below). The PriorApproval Form assures students that they will receive transfer credit upon successful completion of an APPROVED study abroad and/ or exchange program.

3. Pay the URI Off-Campus Registration Fee. The Off-Campus Registration (OCS999) Fee is used to register students while on study abroad. This non-refundable fee maintains your matriculation as a full-time student at URI. In addition, it allows you to qualify for financial aid and maintain health insurance coverage during your program abroad, as well as to transfer the credits earned abroad back to URI.

OCS 999 Instructions

Make checks payable to URI. Be sure to include your name and URI ID number on the memo line of the check ($439 per semester/$250 summer term - subject to change).
Bring OCS Fee to the Office of International Education. OCS Fee will be submitted to Enrollment Services once the Prior-Approval Form has been completed.

4. Financial Aid:
If using Financial Aid bring the completed form(s) below and along with a copy of a brochure and/or acceptance letter from the study abroad program, which itemizes the costs of the program as well as indicate the start and end dates of the program BRING it to Enrollment Services-Financial Aid.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are experiencing difficulties downloading the forms listed above, you may obtain copies of all documents by visiting the Office of International Education located on the third floor of the International Center, 37 Lower College Road.