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 acceptance letter
- 2. Complete the Office of International Education Study Abroad Prior Approval Form (Download)
- 3. The Prior Approval Form assures students that they will receive transfer credit upon successful completion of an APPROVED study abroad and/ or exchange program. Complete the Pre-Departure Student Information Form (Download) The Pre-Departure Student Information Form collects biographical, academic (advisor, period of study abroad, expected date of graduation, etc.), and travel documentation (e.g., passport, visa and insurance coverage information) from the applicants.
- 4. Pay the URI Off-Campus Registration Fee (OCS 999)
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.($368 per semester - 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.
- Financial Aid
If using Financial Aid bring the completed form(s) 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 in Room 107 Taft Hall, Kingston, RI 02881 Return to Study Abroad Index
