What We Do
The Alumni Association proudly serves our 75,000+ graduates of Rhode Island College by providing resources, events and benefits exclusively to our alumni community.
Contact Information
- emailalumni@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8086
- placeWelcome Center
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Social Media
Greetings Alumni!
As president of the Rhode Island College Alumni Association, I value your feedback about the RIC Alumni Association and appreciate your suggestions on ways to ensure future growth. Since its founding as an institution of higher education in 1854 more than 75,000 alumni have graduated from RIC.
We encourage you to become involved as a member of the Alumni Association to take advantage of the many events, programs, benefits and more that Rhode Island College has to offer. Learn more about what the Alumni Association has to offer you!
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2022 Alumni Awards Recipients
The Alumni Awards are presented annually to graduates and community leaders whose personal and professional achievement and service to the community and Rhode Island College and/or the Alumni Association bring honor upon themselves and the College.
Alumni Relations Staff
Ms. Suzy L. Alba
- Director of Alumni Advancement & Engagement
LeeShonel Ayala
- Office Assistant for RIC Foundation
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is here to represent and serve the Rhode Island College alumni community. Through programming initiatives, affinity groups, scholarships and more, the Board of Directors meets regularly to provide resources and events.
Alumni Mentoring Opportunities
The Career Empowerment Opportunity (C.E.O.) Program is an alumni-driven mentorship program that helps prepare Rhode Island College students for career success.
Alumni Awards & Recognition
RIC Graduates and campus community members are achieving great success, creating better communities and inspiring others.
Student Scholarships
The Alumni Association provides scholarships to undergraduate students to qualify. Please review our current scholarship opportunities and emergency grant funding.
RIC Spirit Gear
Get your Rhode Island College Alumni apparel at our official Barnes & Noble Bookstore located in the Student Union.
College Magazine
Learn more about the Rhode Island College community by reading the latest issue of the College Magazine.
Alumni Benefits
The Alumni Association continues to strengthen our growing alumni community, through continuous opportunities and benefits exclusively for our alumni.
The Alumni Association is proud to announce a new alumni travel program with our AAA partnership. Trips are designed specifically for RIC alumni, families and friends, to experience new destinations around the world with the truth and recognition of AAA.
Reykjavik, Iceland on a Quest for the Northern Lights
October 22 - 29, 2022
Fees:
Double $3,304
Single $3,919
Triple $3,264
For bookings made after April 24th, 2022, call for rates.
Booking:
To book the trip with our discounted rate, or to inquire with additional questions, please contact our AAA Northeast Representative Elsa Panneton, at epanneton@aaanortheast.com or call (508) 303-2400.
If you are getting married, sharing a big announcement, traveling or reuniting with other RIC Alumni, we want you to share the occasion with us!
Email us a FREE RIC Pennant/Banner to help capture the moment. Please Note: It can take 5-7 business days for the pennant to arrive in the mail.
All Rhode Island College Alumni receive a free subscription to the Rhode Island College official magazine. To ensure you are receiving your copy of the magazine we must have your most up-to-date contact information.
Our exclusive partnership with Liberty Mutual to help alumni save $782 or more on auto and home insurance.*
Get Your Quote Here or and find out more by calling (844) 651-7285
*Average combined annual savings based on countrywide survey or new customers from 1/1/15 to 1/29/16 who reported their prior insurers’ premiums when they switched to Liberty Mutual. Savings comparison does not apply in MA.
Alumni have access to resources and assistance to help you in the right direction to explore job opportunities or make a career change through strategy sessions, networking tips and opportunity to practice your interview skills.
Alumni have full access to RIC’s online job portal, Handshake, to hire or seek job opportunities. Request access to your FREE account today.
Enjoy discounted tickets to the RIC Performing Arts events and shows at a substantial discount by visiting Arts and Culture at Rhode Island College.
To receive your discount, identify yourself as an alumnus/a when purchasing by phone, (401) 456-8144 or at the box office. Alumni discounts currently are not offered for online ticket sales.
Alumni are also eligible for discounted tickets for events and outings sponsored by the Alumni Association. Past events have included the Providence Bruins, Providence Performing Carts Center, Boston Red Soxs and local restaurants.
Alumni have lifetime access and borrowing privileges at the James P. Adams Library – check out books, articles, special collections and digital access to library services.
Alumni are eligible to receive a diploma replace if lost, stolen or would like it resized.
Replacement diplomas reflect the current diploma format (8X10) and display the signature of the current President and Chair of the Board of Education. If your legal name has changed since your graduation and you wish your replacement diploma to reflect the change, please provide a clear copy of documentation to accompany this form.
A $25.00 replacement fee per degree is required with form.
Diploma Replacement Request
Please note, diploma replacements are through the Records Office.
Submitting a request for an Official Transcript
Include the complete mailing address to which the transcripts will be sent. Official transcripts may be sent either directly to the receiving institution or to your home address. However, be advised, if official transcripts are mailed directly to you, they must be forwarded to the receiving institution sealed.
When ordering multiple copies, be aware that there is a maximum of 10 copies per request.
If you wish to have your transcript held either for grade or graduation posting, indicated your intention in the "Select Processing Options" field.
Submitting a request for an Unofficial Transcript
Keep in mind that unofficial transcripts are meant only for personal or advising purposes and may contain some "advising" information that will not appear on your official transcript.
In addition, unlike an official transcript, they do not contain the College seal or official signature and will not be accepted by other institutions or employers as proof of enrollment or graduation.
Our Alumni and official Rhode Island College Youtube channels provides alumni with access to virtual workshops, tours and more!
Alumni News
Rhode Island College Impact
Nursing student Jelyssa D’Lugo ‘22 knew when she transferred to RIC that she wanted to be as involved as possible on campus. She couldn’t have predicted just how much she would do.
Rhode Island College Impact
“My experiences have definitely guided me." ~ Alexandra Wilson