University of Rhode Island

Academics

-- Campus Catalog --
Registration Priority

• With seniors

Closed Programs
Nursing, Pharmacy.

Limitations
Business and Engineering are limited. Clinical and practical lab courses, such as nursing, pharmacy and education are limited to URI students only.

Notable Academic Programs

• Oceanography - Our nationally recognized program is a leader in ocean instrumentation and robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics and tsunamis, coastal modeling, marine geomechanics, coastal and offshore structures, and offshore power generation. Our students balance rigorous fundamental courses with practical laboratory and field experience utilizing our coastal location, a 100-foot wave tank, an acoustic tank and a 42-foot research vessel.Physics and Physical Oceanography B.S. Physics The Bachelor of Science in Physics and Physical Oceanography program is unique in the entire United States. It is jointly offered by the Physics Department and the Graduate School of Oceanography. Students in this program are optimally prepared for graduate studies in oceanography. The B.S. in Geology and Geological Oceanography has two options: Geology Track Geological Oceanography Track It is designed for students with an interest in earth, environmental or oceanographic science careers or affiliated fields such as environmental law and earth/environmental science education. Geoscientists are employed by three segments of the economy: private, government and academia. Opportunities exist with private companies in environmental protection and management and the petroleum industry has again begun to hire significant number of geologists.
• Textile Design - At URI, design is just the “D” in TMD. If you’re into forensics, archaeology, or inventions for better healthcare, you’ll like the “T” too. Inside the textile testing laboratory, you can work with internationally renowned textile chemist Martin Bide, who has developed a synthetic arterial bypass graft and a revolutionary wound dressing combining infection resistance with blood clotting agents.
• Marine Sciences - URI will lead the new $94 million NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute to support ocean exploration, responsible resource management, improved scientific understanding of the deep sea and to strengthen the nation’s Blue Economy. “…The Blue Economy [is] expected to more than double its contribution to the U.S. economy and employ 40 million people by 2030….NOAA’s new cooperative institute will be on the front lines helping NOAA explore and characterize the 3 billion acres of U.S. ocean territory… The Marine Biology Program involves over 200 students in the B.S. Marine Biology degree program, which is administered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Most of our students are from out-of-state – from 15 states (including Florida, Texas, California, and Hawaii) each year, and from around the world (Germany, Phillipines, India, Netherlands, Mexico, China in the past several year.

Unique Academic Programs

• Peace Studies
• Leadership Studies

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Agriculture: Animal Sciences, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Life Sciences, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Resource Sciences, Plant Science, Soil Science, Veterinary Science, Water Management

Anthropology: Anthropology

Architecture: Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: African American Studies, African Studies, Art Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese Studies (minor), Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies, International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Fine Art, Painting, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Exercise Science, Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Botany/Plant Sciences, Cell Biology, Entomology, Fish Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology

Business: Accounting, Administrative Office Management, Business, Business Administration, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Industrial Business, International Business, Management, Marketing, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising, Public Relations, Retailing, Supply and Logistics Management

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Film, Journalism, Mass Communication, Writing/Editing

Computer Science: Computer Science

Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services, Family Economics and Resource Management, Family Science/Services, Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences

Earth Sciences: Astronomy, Geology, Geosciences, Physical Sciences, Science

Economics: Applied Economics, Economics, Environmental Economics

Education: Child Care, Child Development, Childhood Studies, Communications, Early Childhood, Educational Studies, Elementary Education, English, French, Health Education, Human Development, Junior High/Middle School, Secondary Education, Theatre Education

Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Systems Engineering

English: Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, English, Film Studies, Literature, Rhetoric, Writing

Environmental Studies: Conservation, Conservation Biology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Technology, Wildlife Biology/Science, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Design, Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design, Textiles and Clothing

Food Science: Food Science, Nutrition

Foreign Language: Arabic, Arabic (some courses), Chinese, Classical Languages, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Japanese (some courses), Language and Culture, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

General Studies: Classical Studies, Gender Studies, Leadership Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Disorders, Dietetics, Environmental Health, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Health Services Administration, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Kinesiology, Public Health

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Science

Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies

International Studies: International Relations, International Studies

Marine Sciences: Marine Biology, Marine Studies, Oceanography

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics

Military Sciences: Army ROTC

Performing Arts: Acting, Design/Technical, Directing, Music, Music Education, Music History, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology, Theater Education

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Pre-Professional : Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional

Psychology: Child Psychology, Human Development, Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Gender Studies, Human Services, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Theater: Performance and Directing, Scenery/Costume Design, Theater

Conditions

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GPA and Other Academic Requirements

• 2.5 GPA

Exchange Preferences

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

• Available

Non-Native English Speakers

• TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper, 213.00 computer or 79.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

Summer Exchange

• Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

• Will accept on Plan A/B

Tuition / Fees

-- Campus Budget --

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students

• Figures are current as of 06/04/19.
• Estimated cost: $7300.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

• Host Payment (Plan A): 19 ($510 per additional hour)
• Home Payment (Plan B): 19 ($510 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 06/04/19.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$2443	Year	Plan A & B	Optional
Technology Fee	$150	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$170	Semester	Plan A & B	Optional
Communication Fee	$90	Semester	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Transcript Fee	$50	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Student Services Fee	$550	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory
Registration Fee	$30	Semester	Plan A	Mandatory

Important Notes: All students are charged the Health Insurance fee. If a student has comparable insurance, there is the opportunity to waive this fee. There may be additional course fees which are dependent on the specific course. Please refer to https://web.uri.edu/enrollment/costs/

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $2,443 per year.

Financial Aid

Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

• Pell
• CWS
• Perkins
• SEOG
• DL
• Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 003414
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/04/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

• 38% living on campus
• Double: $6344 (includes meals)
• Per semester unless otherwise noted
• On campus living encouraged

Off-Campus Housing

• Approximate monthly cost: $300-700
• Proximity to campus: varies

Notes About Housing
While there are many housing options on-campus, we cannot guarantee that you will have the accommodation of your choice. Our staff will work to secure on-campus housing for all visiting students. Important: Although housing options are limited, we guarantee that you will have on-campus housing if requested on time. Most students will be assigned to a triple-room occupancy residence hall. Details on assigned housing will not be confirmed until one month prior to the start of the semester. For students pursuing off-campus housing may view properties at https://commuters.apps.uri.edu/property/

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
There are three different meal plan options for students living on-campus. The room/meals amount listed is the average room/meals at URI. Please view the options at https://web.uri.edu/dining/mealplans/