Congratulations on being accepted to Ȧ! Make sure to join us on April 5, 1–4:30 pm as we welcome all newly accepted students. We hope that you and your guests will be here!
Transfer Student Admission
We make transferring easy, affordable, and focused on personal success.
Our Transfer Students Agree...
We've connected with many transfer students to get feedback on their transition to Ȧ. We're proud to say that they've given us very high marks!
"I was able to meet with a Ȧ transfer counselor who guided me through the transfer process. The move from CCRI to Ȧ was incredibly seamless."- Jeniece Gonzalez ‘22
Let Us Help You
Meet the Ȧ Transfer Counselors! They're here to assist you in joining our community and making this important change.
Our Partnerships With Other Colleges
Instead of retaking courses at Ȧ, we're able to provide transfer credit for the courses you've already taken, thanks to our partnerships with other schools. Make sure to take a look!
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Apply to Transfer Now!
Ȧ is an exclusive member of the Common Application. Students interested in transferring to Ȧ from another college or university may complete the application here.
Transfer Student Admissions Process
Applying to Transfer from Another College/University?
Please Submit
- a completed and nonrefundable $50 application fee
Please Note: Recommender forms included in the Common Application are not required. Simply request an offline form in this section to skip. An essay is optional. - official transcripts from all college(s) attended
- transfer students with under 24 college credits must submit an official copy of their final high school transcript
Transfer applications will be reviewed when all transcripts are received. Decisions for transfer students are based on their college-level academic record.
Transfer students must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA with 24 or more earned college credits in a diversified program of study.
Transfer Credits
You may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited college or university for courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher, as long as the courses are comparable to what is taught at Ȧ.
You will receive a preliminary, unofficial credit evaluation upon acceptance to Ȧ. An official evaluation of transfer credit will be completed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for all students once they enroll at the college.
Students may view a list of corresponding courses using . Students transferring from CCRI or URI are advised to visit the for more information regarding transfer within the RI state system.
Prior to acceptance, applicants may log in to , and see how their classes will transfer to Ȧ.
Ȧ also accepts proficiency credit awarded through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and DANTES (armed forces).
JST transcripts are evaluated for prior learning credit. Students submitting military transcripts will receive a separate letter awarding credit based on ACE Credit Recommendations included in the JST.
Important Deadlines
Fall Admission (September start)
- Transfer & Second Degree Applicants: July 15
Spring Admission (January start)
- Transfer & Second Degree Applicants: November 15
FAFSA/Financial Aid
- Ȧ's Federal School Code is 003407.
- Priority filing deadline for the FAFSA is March 15, with rolling consideration thereafter.
Scheduling Transfer Evaluations and Appointments
Students may request a preliminary evaluation via email by sending transcripts and intended major to transfer@ric.edu. You can also make an appointment with one of our transfer admissions counselors to learn more about the transfer admission process and how credits will transfer from another college or university.
Also, Ȧ representatives visit community college campuses regularly. Check out .
Ȧ's Reactivation Process
In many cases, undergraduate degree candidates who withdrew from Ȧ and did not attend another college or university during their absence, are eligible to re-register through the Registrar's Office without completing a formal application. Instead, they should submit the Student Reactivation Form.
Please email the Registrar's Office at records@ric.edu with any additional questions.
Acceptance and Orientation
Congratulations to those who have recently been accepted to Ȧ! Get started now and mark orientation on your calendar!
Next, follow these accepted student next steps to pay your enrollment deposit to secure your place at Ȧ and register for your orientation session.
Meet the Ȧ Transfer Counselors
We'd be happy to meet with you! or for an appointment today!
Dr. Brian Stevens
- Associate Director of Admissions
- Transfer Coordinator
Lucas C. Del Savio
- Admissions Officer
Hear Directly from Transfer Students
Between a tuition bill that came to a mere $100 and advisement that changed the trajectory of his future, Torres says he’s gotten all the support he needs . . . and then some.
What sets Ȧ apart from the rest
We hope that you'll come out to our beautiful campus, and see all that Ȧ has to offer!
#1
College for Social Mobility in New England among public regional universities - 2022 U.S. News & World Report
+70%
of Ȧ students receive financial aid
Our Transfer Students - Supported and Successful
A transfer student, Gianna became senior class president, president of the Pre-Law Society and Student Community Gov’t speaker.
Ȧ supports its students from the day they enroll to the day they land that first job.
Please Reach Out
Dr. Brian Stevens
Associate Director of Admissions
Transfer Coordinator
- emailbstevens@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8234
