How to Enroll

Enrolling at Community College of Rhode Island is easy.  If you are ready to apply to Community College of Rhode Island, just follow the four simple steps listed below.  If you need more information before you apply, we recommend that you attend an Information Session offered by the Office of Enrollment Services. 

Step 1: Admission/Application

Step 2: Assessment

Step 3: Freshman Registration

Step 4: Tuition and Fees

Step 1: Admission/Application

The Community College of Rhode Island has a policy of open admissions which gives all Rhode Island residents an opportunity for education beyond the high school level. Although a high school diploma or its equivalent is not a general admission requirement of the College provided the student is 18 years of age, it should be noted that intercollegiate athletic participants, applicants for financial aid or veterans' benefits and in some cases students applying for transfer to some senior colleges must show evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent. 

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission to the following programs: Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Radiography (X-Ray), Cardio- Respiratory Care, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Phlebotomy. In addition, individual departments may have specific admission requirements that students must meet. Since many of the above-mentioned programs have specific space limitations for admission, it is to the student's benefit to complete special admission requirements as soon as possible.

There are formal application procedures that must be followed. Interested persons should read the application instructions and print-out an application (PDF file*) or complete the online application.  If you have any questions, you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at (401) 825-2003.

IMPORTANT:  It is recommended that all degree/certificate seeking students apply for financial aid. 

Step 2: ACCUPLACER Assessment

Once officially accepted into a degree or certificate program, you must schedule an appointment to complete the mandatory ACCUPLACER Writing, Reading and Math placement tests.  To schedule an appointment, please stop by the Advising and Counseling Department or call:  825-2301 (Warwick), 333-7159 (Lincoln), 455-6149 (Providence) or 851-1631 (Newport).  For sample questions, review the "Test Preparation" section of the Accuplacer Test Guide.

For additional information call the Advising and Counseling Center .

Step 3: Freshman Registration

Upon completion of the ACCUPLACER assessment, you will be scheduled to attend a mandatory Freshman Registration session.  The purpose of Freshman Registration is to help ease your transition to college life.  During your session,  you will meet one-on-one with an Advisor/Counselor who will answer all of your questions while providing you with the necessary assistance and support needed to help you succeed.  Your Advisor/Counselor will review your ACCUPLACER test scores, assist you in developing your Education Plan, and help you register for classes.  You will also receive your photo ID and learn valuable information to assist you with your academic success.  Your success is paramount to us and therefore you can be comfortable knowing that at Freshman Registration, the Advising and Counseling staff will assist you through the entire registration process.

Step 4: Pay Tuition and Fees

Students must pay tuition and fees in full by the posted due dates. Paid in full is defined as having made full payment by cash, check, or credit card, enrollment in CCRI's approved payment plan (TMS), an official College financial aid award (aid or loan), or an authorization for payment by a third party.

Students are responsible for dropping all courses they are not planning to attend and are responsible for payment of courses in which they are enrolled.

Students who do not meet their financial obligations to CCRI will be denied a variety of student services including access to grades, future enrollment, and issuance of transcripts.

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