Admissions Admissions Requirements International Student Admission Admission Dates New England Regional Student Program Veterans Educational Assistance Special Programs for Students Enrolled in Secondary Schools --Running Start Program --High School Enrichment Program High School/Community College Partnership Program Baccalaureate Bound Program Service members Opportunity Colleges Admissions and Registration Flow Chart

Admission Requirements

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. Students who plan to attend CCRI with the intention of transferring to a four-year college or university can best prepare themselves in high school by taking college preparatory courses and obtaining a solid foundation in the humanities, language, arts, mathematics and sciences.

If a prospective applicant has reached the age of sixteen years, the compulsory school attendance age in Rhode Island, and has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, the applicant may be admitted to a certificate or degree program at the Community College of Rhode Island. The equivalent of a high school diploma is defined as follows: demonstrated ability in passing all tests required to earn a Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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 4-year institutions 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 Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Resonance Imaging, Physical Therapist Assistant, Renal Dialysis Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Phlebotomy and Therapeutic Massage. 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.

All transcripts submitted for admission and financial aid must be official and therefore sent to the College directly from the respective institution. Candidates applying with Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) should arrange to have a transcript of the equivalency scores sent to the College from the General Equivalency Center. Equivalencies from correspondence schools are not acceptable.

In the case of secondary education received outside of the U.S., transcripts must be evaluated to be equivalent to U.S. secondary school completion. A list of authorized agencies which evaluate foreign transcripts may be obtained by contacting the Office of Enrollment Services.

There are formal application procedures that must be followed. Interested persons should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at (401) 825-2003 or complete the application here -printable PDF Format - (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). An online application is also available. Go to www.ccri.edu/admissions.

Full responsibility for the forwarding of application materials and transcripts together with a $20 application fee rests with the applicant.

The College Board Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT I, II) are not required for admission to the College.

International Student Admission

International students applying for admission to the Community College of Rhode Island must submit the following:

1. A completed application form with a $20 non-refundable application fee.
2. Evidence of proficiency in the English language, which may be presented in one of the following ways:
   1. By submitting official test score results of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum acceptable score is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.
   2. By submitting an official transcript from an accredited college or university indicating completion of an equivalent three credit Composition I course with a minimum grade of "C."
   3. By taking the English Placement Exam administered by the Community College of Rhode Island Advising and Counseling Centers and receiving an acceptable score.
3. An evaluation by an accrediting agency certifying that secondary school transcripts indicate equiva lency to U.S. secondary school completion. A list of authorized agencies may be obtained from the Office of Enrollment Services.
4. Personal Data Statement � This form is included in the foreign applicant packet which may be obtained in the Office of Enrollment Services.
5. Evidence of Financial Support � If the applicant's personal funds are not supporting his/her education, a sponsor's documentation of finances and a signed affidavit written or translated in English stating that the sponsor is accepting full financial responsibility for the student while he/she is in attendance at the Community College of Rhode Island will be accepted.

Upon submission of documents one through five by the March 31 deadline date for the following fall semester, the applicant will be accepted to his/her program choice.

Once accepted, an acceptance packet with an accompanying I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status) will be issued to the applicant.

Notes:

1. International students who are accepted at the Community College of Rhode Island are not considered permanent residents of Rhode Island and are subject to out-of-state tuition fees.
2. Financial aid is not available to students attending the Community College of Rhode Island on student visas.
3. International students must attend full-time (12 credit hours) each semester.
4. No on-campus housing is available at the Community College of Rhode Island.
5. The Community College reserves the right to limit acceptance of international applicants in certain programs.

Admission Dates

The Office of Enrollment Services begins processing applications for programs which begin in the spring (January) semester, summer (June) and fall (September) semester on September 1 prior to the date of intended entry. A cutoff date may be imposed in many of the career programs due to the large number of applications. Students are encouraged to apply early.

Students who are not U.S. citizens or who do not possess a Resident Alien Card (I-151, I-551) or I-94 signifying refugee status may be subject to out-of-state tuition rates. A residency policy is in effect and may be obtained in the Office of Enrollment Services in Warwick, Lincoln and Providence.

Interested persons can write or call the Community College of Rhode Island at 825-2003 for application materials.

New England Regional Student Program

The Community College of Rhode Island is authorized to charge up to 150 percent of the current in-state tuition rates for students who qualify under the New England Regional Student Program. To obtain a list of programs which qualify, contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 825-2003.

Veterans Educational Assistance

Students who qualify under the War Orphans� and Widows� Educational Assistance Act, Chapter 35, or for Educational Assistance for Veterans (new GI bill), Chapters 106 and 30, or for the Educational Rehabilitation Program, Chapter 31, or for the VEAP Program, Chapter 32, may obtain information from the Office of Enrollment Services at the College.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Office of Enrollment Services, Veterans Representative, Community College of Rhode Island, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865-4585 or 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886-1807.

Special Programs for Students Enrolled in Secondary Schools

Running Start Program

High school seniors who wish to study at the Community College of Rhode Island on a full-time basis during the day may be eligible to earn college credit and credit toward high school graduation simultaneously. The Running Start Program is designed for high school students who have demonstrated academic achievement and maturity necessary to enroll in college courses during the senior year of high school. For further information on eligibility requirements, call 825-2003.

High School Enrichment Program

Community College of Rhode Island works in cooperation with secondary schools in the State to provide high school students with educational opportunities not otherwise available to them.

High school students who wish to take Community College courses are required to complete a High School Enrichment form. These forms are available in high school guidance departments. Placement is dependent upon high school guidance counselor and principal recommendation and approval and on the College instructor�s agreement as well as seat availability. Generally this program is limited to high school juniors and seniors. For information, call the Office of Enrollment Services, 825-2003.

High School/Community College Partnership Program

The High School/Community College Partnership Program provides every student an opportunity to participate in a seamless educational system that includes academic and technical knowledge and skills required for continued education and the workforce. Students enrolled in articulated high school classes promoting student-centered, project-based learning experiences receive a solid academic foundation to prepare them for success in college.

The High School/Community College Partnership Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn college course credits while in high school. Students enrolled in selective high school courses that meet CCRI curriculum requirements obtain college credits upon successful completion of the high school course and are guaranteed admission to specific college programs at CCRI. Interested high school students should contact their guidance counselor as soon as possible so they may enroll in appropriate classes while in high school. For information, contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 825-2003.

Baccalaureate Bound Program

Baccalaureate Bound is a competitive program at the Community College of Rhode Island designed to appeal to college prep students who plan to earn at least a bachelor's degree after graduating from high school.

The program offers the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in a supportive environment at an affordable cost. Baccalaureate Bound students will enroll in special honors classes, participate in extracurricular enrichment activities and receive personal assistance in transferring to a four-year college or university after earning an associate degree at CCRI.

Because CCRI has transfer/articulation agreements or joint admission agreements with nearly 75 colleges and universities in New England and beyond, students will find that in many cases transfer of credit is guaranteed provided they comply with certain agreed upon criteria, such as maintaining a certain grade point average or enrolling in certain courses. For any student who wishes to transfer to a college that has not entered into a standard transfer agreement with CCRI, Baccalaureate Bound Program administrators will contact the student's college choice and attempt to arrange a customized guarantee of acceptance.

For information, call Dr. L. William Cheney at 825-2222.

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

CCRI is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of over 400 colleges and universities providing voluntary post-secondary education to members of the military throughout the world. As a SOC member, CCRI recognizes the unique nature of the military lifestyle and has committed itself to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experiences. SOC has been developed jointly by educational representatives of each of the Armed Services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and a consortium of thirteen leading national higher education associations. It is sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Admissions and Registration Flow Chart

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