General Information | Estimated Cost | Financial Responsibility

International applicants should note that the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) does not grant admissions to the University of Rhode Island. Based on information provided to the OISS, it generates immigration support documents that will enable an international student and his/her dependents to obtain a student visa (and corresponding dependent visa). Obtaining your I-20 and/or DS-2019 will take several weeks or months.

Promptly, submit all forms listed below to the Office of International Students & Scholars located at 37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI, 02881. You may scan or fax all documents, except the funding documents and/or marriage certificate. If you scan or fax documents, you must still submit originals to our office before the start of the semester

Items International Students Must Submit to the OISS before an I-20 or a DS-2019 my be generated:

1. Copy of the biographical page in the passport (and dependents bio page when bringing dependents)
2. Original Marriage Certificate (when appropriate)
3. An e-mail confirming a reliable mailing address where the I-20 and/or DS-2019 may be sent.
4. Proof of funding (ability to cover own expenses (and dependents) while at URI :
   • Bank letter and/or updated bank statement in the applicant's name
   • Assistantship/fellowship/scholarship letter in the applicant's name, and/or an
   • Original copy of the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) prpepared on behalf of the applicant

Note about the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR):

• DO NOT submit the CFR before you have been admitted
• DO NOT send your CFR to the Admission Office (undergraduate or graduate)

The CFR or other statement must not be no more than 45 days old from the day of submission. If your CFR is older than 45 days, you will have to resubmit this document BEFORE we can generate your immigration documents.

Visa Process

1. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before making a visa appointment. For information on how to obtain a student visa, visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
2. Take the I-20/F-1 or DS-2019/J-1 form, proof of funding, and proof of the I-901 SEVIS fee payment to the visa appointment when applying for your student visa (F1 or J1)

International Undergraduate Admission Process:

• Go to www.uri.edu/admission/InternationalHome.html for undergraduate admission information.

International Graduate Admission Process:

• Go to www.uri.edu/gsadmis/gs_apply_int.htm for graduate admission information.

International Students Transferring from another US Institution: SEVIS Transfer

International applicants that have been admitted by URI, who intent to transfer from another US school (e.g., high school, college or university, language school, etc.), must request a SEVIS transfer from their current institution. The University of Rhode Island cannot generate an I-20 or a DS-2019 form until the SEVIS transfer has been initiated by the current school and/or previously attended school. For detail information regarding this process, contact a Designated School Official (F-1) or a Responsible Officer (J-1) at your current school in the United States.