The University is providing guidance and updates related to federal actions.
Complex Road closure
Sept. 11, 2025 Beginning Monday, Sept. 15, Complex Road will be temporarily closed to all through traffic as part of the University’s White Horn Brook Drainage Improvement Project. The closure is expected to last approximately five weeks. During this time: We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure improvement moves forward. Please allow […]
September 11, 2025
Help shape Information Technology at URI!
Sept. 11, 2025 URI Information Technology Services (ITS) is asking all members of the University community to complete a very short survey to help shape the future of information technology at URI. Please visit URI IT User Survey 2025 to participate. Please note that user information is tracked to help the ITS team categorize responses; […]
Parking in Emporium lots discouraged
Sept. 9, 2025 Students, faculty and staff are reminded that their University parking permits do not allow them to park their vehicles in the Kingston Emporium lot or its adjacent lot. These parking lots are privately permitted by the Emporium’s owner. Anyone without an Emporium permit risks having their vehicle ticketed or towed. Please take […]
September 9, 2025
Policies regarding University-sanctioned absences
Sept. 9, 2025 As we start a new semester, we want to remind all members of the URI community of policies regarding absences due to religious observance, military service, and participation in University-sanctioned events, including athletics. Please familiarize yourself with the University Manual policies on religious observance (6.20.10 and 8.51.11), military service (8.51.12), and University-sanctioned […]
Boren Awards Info Session, Sept. 10
Boren Awards Info Session: Fund Your Studies, Launch Your Federal Career Sept. 5, 2025 Learn how the Boren Awards can help fund your language and international study goals while opening doors to a career with the federal government. Open to all URI students — undergraduate and graduate — from any major, this session will cover eligibility, application tips, […]
September 5, 2025
Beware of phishing emails targeting financial aid information
Sept. 2, 2025 Some members of the URI community have recently received phishing emails attempting to steal sensitive personal information under the guise of financial aid or refund processing. These messages often include: Important Reminder:URI Information Technology Services (ITS) and legitimate University partners, such as BankMobile will never ask you to submit sensitive information via Google Forms […]
September 2, 2025
Honors contract applications due Sept. 19
Aug. 29, 2025 URI’s new “honors contract” option lets students turn credits from non-honors courses into honors credits by doing additional work and diving deeper into subjects they’re passionate about. The new offering, piloted last year, means flexibility for students and a chance to tailor their studies. Applicants must have completed 60 credits before the […]
August 29, 2025
URI’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator have moved to a new location
Aug. 29, 2025 The University’s Office of Equal Opportunity and the Title IX Coordinator have moved to a new, fully accessible space, now located in the: Carlotti Administration BuildingSuite 1, Garden Level75 Lower College RoadKingston, Rhode Island 02881 The offices phone numbers and emails remain the same: Office of Equal Opportunity: (401) 874-4009; equalopportunity-group@uri.edu.Title IX […]
Check e-Campus for classroom changes
Aug. 29, 2025 As we begin a new semester, faculty, staff and students are reminded to please check their schedules in e-Campus for any possible classroom changes.
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions Aug. 28, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: Welcome back! We hope you all had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to an exciting fall semester. Move-in weekend begins tomorrow, and classes start Wednesday, Sept. 3. URI received a record 28,000 first-year undergraduate applications […]
August 28, 2025
Honorary degree nominations due by Oct. 1
Aug. 28, 2025 Each year, the Honorary Degree Committee seeks names of individuals who have distinguished themselves through important contributions to the University, the state of Rhode Island, or the nation—individuals who deserve to be honored by the University and who will bring honor to the University by accepting a URI honorary degree. You are […]
Logging into eCampus
Aug. 27, 2025 As a reminder, URI has made accessing eCampus easier. You now log in using your Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials—the same ones used for Brightspace, Google, and other systems. To access eCampus, visit https://myapps.microsoft.com and look for the tile labeled Campus Solutions. Need help? Contact the ITS Service Desk at helpdesk@uri.edu or visit the Service Portal.
August 27, 2025
Administrative policies available for community comment
Aug. 25, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on two pending administrative policies. The draft policies on Financial Conflict of Interest in Research and Conflict of Commitment in Research are available for community comment from Aug. 26 through Sept. 8, 2025. Community members can access the draft policies and their respective feedback […]
August 25, 2025
Parking restrictions during move-in weekend
Aug. 25, 2025 Later this week, the University will begin to welcome thousands of new and returning students and their families for the start of the fall semester. On Friday, Aug. 29, fall move-in will officially begin and will continue through Monday, Sept. 1. To accommodate the increase in traffic and to make move-in as smooth as […]
Renewed University Policy on Environmental Health and Safety
Aug. 19, 2025 The University has renewed the existing Policy on Environmental Health and Safety, effective Aug. 15. The policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Policy on Environmental Health and SafetyThe intent of this policy is to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage and to help each member of the University community […]
August 19, 2025
Registration for Project Connect is open through Sept. 22
Aug. 18, 2025 New to campus? Get connected! Registration for Project Connect opens Aug. 25. The six-week program begins Sept. 15. New students can get to know others and learn more about the University via one-hour weekly sessions. The program helps build connection and community through weekly small-group discussions led by student peer facilitators. New […]
August 18, 2025
University Libraries Interim Dean Appointment
August 13, 2025 Dear URI Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Wang, Ed.D, as interim dean of university libraries, effective Aug. 18, 2025. Ray brings more than 30 years of experience as a librarian and academic leader to this important role at URI. Most recently, Ray served as interim dean of […]
August 13, 2025
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures for Aug. 13
August 12, 2025 Due to the hot/humid weather in the New England/Mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England on Wednesday, Aug. 13. As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have developed an alert […]
August 12, 2025
Fall Coffee and Conversation
August 7, 2025 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, We are pleased to share that this fall we will be continuing our successful initiative, Coffee and Conversation. Coffee and Conversation is a series of informal meetings hosted by us, President Marc Parlange and Provost Barbara Wolfe, to help foster important dialogue around the URI issues that […]
August 7, 2025
e-Campus Maintenance Scheduled Aug. 8–9
August 6, 2025 Please note the following scheduled downtime for e-Campus modules due to upgrades and maintenance: The system will not be accessible to all users during their respective downtime windows. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all users clear their browser cache prior to logging into the system. For assistance, contact the IT […]
August 6, 2025
URI Police to hold active threat training exercises Aug. 5 and 19
Aug. 4, 2025 The URI Police Department will be conducting active threat training exercises on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Green Hall and Tuesday, Aug.19, at the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering. The areas being used will be clearly marked with signs indicating police training in progress. Officers will be accompanied by instructors/safety officers wearing yellow vests. […]
August 4, 2025
Traffic pattern changes: West Alumni Avenue, July 28-Aug. 13
July 25, 2025 Beginning Monday, July 28, West Alumni Avenue will be closed to traffic from Plains Road to Brookside Residence Hall to allow for crews to prepare the road for paving on Aug. 11-12. Road construction will occur in two phases with the section of West Alumni Avenue from Tootell Road to Brookside expected […]
July 25, 2025
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures for July 25
July 24, 2025 Due to the hot/humid weather in the New England/Mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England on Friday, July 25. As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have developed an alert […]
July 24, 2025
Temporary Road Closure: Flagg Road, July 28-30
July 24, 2025 Beginning Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, Flagg Road will be closed to traffic from Old North Road to Butterfield Road to accommodate necessary construction. Parking will not be permitted along Flagg Road during this time. Detour signage will be in place to assist with traffic. Detour routes are identified below. […]