Transfer

Requirements

To be considered for transfer admission, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Minimum of 24 earned college credits in a diversified program of study.
2. Minimum grade point average of 2.25 with 24 to 29 earned college credits or 2.0 with 30 or more earned college credits.

You must complete those credits by June 1 prior to the September semester for September admission or by September 1 prior to the January semester for January admission.

Those not meeting the above requirements must apply as freshmen; however, any earned college credits will be evaluated for transfer.

The majority of students accepted as transfers have a 2.5 or higher grade point average with 24 to 29 earned college credits or a 2.4 or higher with an associate degree.

Applying for Admission

Students interested in transferring to Rhode Island College should submit:

1. Completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee (check or money order payable to Rhode Island College).
2. Official transcripts from all college(s) attended whether you desire or expect transfer credit.

Deadlines

Fall Admission

• June 1 (June 15 for remaining materials)

Spring Admission

• November 15 (December 1 for remaining materials)

Transfer Credit

Evaluation of transfer credit is done by the Office of Admissions. Transfer credit from a regionally accredited college or university is normally granted for those courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher, if the course work is comparable to that which is taught at Rhode Island College.

Transfer credit will count toward the academic major or toward the general education component, or may be used as elective credit. The courses involved must represent a full academic experience, with appropriate required readings, tests, papers, and examinations.

Courses taken Pass/Fail may be evaluated for transfer credit provided a student can offer official documentation of a grade of C or higher in the course. Noncredit courses and continuing education units will not transfer.

On occasion, students will present course credits for evaluation in areas of study not offered at the College; for instance, engineering. If these courses meet appropriate academic standards, they may be used as elective credits, but not credits toward the major.

The College also accepts proficiency credit awarded through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and DANTES (armed forces).

An approximate number of your transferable credits is included with your letter of acceptance. An official evaluation of transfer credit is provided to each student during the orientation-registration program.

For specific information on transfer credits, please call the admissions office or email us at transfer@ric.edu.

2006-2007 Transfer Guide for Students RIC, URI, and CCRI

"The Transfer Guide for Students contains the course and program transfer agreements that are negotiated annually by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), Rhode Island College (RIC) and the University of Rhode Island (URI). Beginning college at CCRI and then transferring to earn a bachelor's degree at RIC or the URI is a cost-effective way for students to achieve their educational goals."

RI Transfers

Information and helpful links to make the process of transferring among CCRI, RIC, and URI more efficient!