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The Final Exam period for the Spring 2022 semester is May 3-9. Please check with your instructors for detailed information on your final exam.

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Why Choose CCRI?

Successful

We set high academic standards in our 90+ programs to prepare our students to graduate and either transfer to a four-year college or begin a career in a high-demand field.

Local

Of the nearly 20,000 students enrolled at CCRI annually, over 95% are Rhode Island residents. With locations in Warwick, Providence, Lincoln, and Newport, and classes offered at the Westerly Education Center, you’re never far from a CCRI campus.

Affordable

As part of our mission to provide affordable, open access to higher education, CCRI has the lowest college tuition in the state at 55-70% tuition savings compared to RIC and URI.

Your Future Starts Now

CCRI is the largest community college in New England and the largest public education institution in our state. Every year, nearly 20,000 students enroll at CCRI, taking classes across our four campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence, and Newport, at the education center in Westerly, and online through distance learning.

We offer the lowest tuition in the state, and we’re dedicated to providing open access to Rhode Islanders who want the knowledge, skills, and training necessary to enter high-quality careers or transfer to four-year institutions.

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90+

degree and certificate programs to start your journey to a four-year university or a career in a high-demand field.

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70+

transfer agreements with four-year universities including URI, RIC, Johnson and Wales, PC, Bryant, Emerson, and more.

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28 Clubs

With more than 28 student clubs and our thriving athletics programs, you’re sure to find your fit.

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All Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free through Rhode Island Promise.

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7 Academic and Career Paths

Choose a streamlined pathway that’ll lead you to a rewarding career or prepare you to transfer and earn your bachelor’s degree.

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4 Campuses

Whether you live in Westerly or Woonsocket, you’re never far from a CCRI campus.

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CCRI News

Head of the class

Jose DelValle will finally receive his college diploma from CCRI this spring, ending a decade-long journey by crossing a commencement stage for the first time since kindergarten.

Through thick and thin

Alissa Prew bounced between two cities and two different colleges to balance her schoolwork with her husband’s military schedule before finishing her Physical Therapist Assistant degree at CCRI.

Lifelong learning

More than three decades removed from the classroom, 59-year-old Esther Paris, a former engineer and mother of four, enrolled at CCRI in 2020 to pursue her Associate Degree in Special Education.

Returning the favor

Having benefited from tutors while earning his degree at CCRI in 2020, Dominican Republic native Yeriel Cruz is back at the college working as a tutor to assist those who need help like he once did.

Toast of the town

After COVID-19 forced CCRI to pivot to virtual commencement ceremonies in 2020 and 2021, the college will return to an in-person commencement at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on May 12.

Gold standard

CCRI's Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Assembly received the prestigious 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership, becoming the first community college foundation to do so.

Fall 2021 Dean's List

Students enrolled in a degree program who have completed 12 credits with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher this semester with no grade lower than “C” are eligible for this scholastic honor.