- Study Strategies
- Time Management Skills
- Improved Understanding of Coursework
- Increased Confidence
- and so much more...
Academic Support and Resources
Finding Your Footing
A course to help you navigate the specifics of RIC, and college in general.
In this starter, 1-credit course (RIC 100), you'll forge friendships with fellow students and make connections with faculty, staff, and upperclass students who will guide and advocate for you – all while learning RIC and getting prepared for college academics. During this 50-minute weekly course you'll learn college expectations, financial literacy, cultural competency, campus resources, learning styles, and more. At RIC, we prepare you for success from the start.
Ongoing Advising
You won't navigate your college experience alone – we're on this journey together.
Academic Advising at RIC means ongoing academic and holistic support throughout your time here. Advising helps you navigate course selection and major program requirements, keeps you on track to graduate, connects you to RIC resources, supports exploring career pathways, and beyond. All students will be assigned an academic advisor that they are required to meet with at least once a semester, and depending on major and class level, students will work with a professional advisor or faculty advisor in their major. No matter your program, you will have a committed academic advisor to support your individual degree progression, goal setting, and your entire academic journey at Rhode Island College!
Tutoring and Study Skills
Our Academic Success Center gives you the support and resources to succeed academically...
- Certified Peer Tutor Program: with in-person and virtual appointment options
- Writing Lab: from brainstorming to final written product – guidance across all subjects
- Math Learning Lab: mathematics, data science, computer science/information systems support
- Healthy Habits of Mind Workshops: coaching in study skills, time management & organization, and executive functioning skill building
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Accommodations for Disabilities
Work with our Center for Disability Access (CDA) to get the accommodations and access you need. From determining eligibility and facilitating access to coordinating accommodations for qualified students, our center ensures that your needs are met. Get more details about our processes or discuss your particular needs and concerns.
First-Generation and Bilingual Student Mobility
We want to not only aid first-generation and bilingual students in joining our community, but also to ensure that the needed systems are in place to support their academic journeys here. We're proud of these programs and initiatives that do this important work here at RIC.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Like our First-Generation and Bilingual Student programs, our dedication to diversity and equity extends beyond our efforts to create an inclusive student body. It's the services, assisting these students throughout their academic journeys, that support them until graduation.
Questions? Contact Us
Office of Academic Advising
We advise specific student populations and coach students navigating Academic Standing. We guide students as they navigate their major and career options and connect them to the proper resources.
- emailacademicadvising@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8083
- placeAdams Library Lower Level, 425 Library Rd, No. Providence, RI 02911
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center is committed to offering tutoring, academic services, programming, and resources that support all students in thinking critically, planning accordingly, and thriving academically.
- emailtutoring@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8083
- placeAdams Library, Level 1, 425 Library Rd, No. Providence, RI 02911
Center for Disability Access
Facilitate access and inclusion for students with disabilities at Rhode Island College.
- emailcda@ric.edu
- phone401-456-2776
- placeGaige Hall 320, 431 Library Rd, No. Providence, RI 02911