Art Transfer
Transfer Information
Planning to continue your studies after CCRI? Art, Art History & Design students have several transfer pathways depending on the type of school, degree, and creative direction they want to pursue. Starting transfer planning early can help you choose courses wisely and make the most of your time at CCRI.
Tools for Planning Your Transfer
Understanding a few common transfer terms and resources can make the process easier.
Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA)
A Joint Admissions Agreement allows eligible CCRI students to transfer into participating Rhode Island public universities through a clearly defined pathway.
Articulation Agreement
An articulation agreement explains how CCRI courses apply toward a specific four-year degree program.
Transferology
Transferology helps students explore how CCRI courses may transfer to other colleges and universities.
Compare Transfer Options
Use the chart below to compare common transfer paths, then open each section for more detail.
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School |
Best For |
What to Know First |
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URI |
Students seeking the clearest transfer pathway | JAA transfer options |
UMASS Dartmouth |
Students continuing studio or design study | Active transfer agreement |
Lesley University |
Students seeking smaller creative programs | Partnership expanding |
Rhode Island College |
Affordable RI public option | Portfolio review required |
Explore Each Transfer Path More Closely
Each school offers different strengths depending on your goals, timeline, and program interests.
URI is often the most structured transfer option for CCRI art students because several Joint Admissions Agreement pathways are already established.
Why students choose URI:
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Strong transfer predictability
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Rhode Island public tuition pathway
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Clear credit alignment
Good fit if you:
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Want a highly structured transfer route
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Prefer staying within Rhode Island public higher education
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Want clear degree progression
UMass Dartmouth offers strong continuation for students interested in studio art, design, and broader visual arts pathways.
Why students choose UMass Dartmouth:
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Active articulation agreement
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Strong studio continuation
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Multiple creative degree directions
Good fit if you:
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Want a strong art school environment within a public university
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Are considering fine arts, design, or interdisciplinary study
Lesley offers CCRI students a smaller university environment with growing opportunities in art and creative study. As transfer connections continue to strengthen, it remains an increasingly valuable option for students seeking flexibility and individualized academic support.
Why students choose UMass Dartmouth:
- Smaller university setting
- Flexible creative pathways
- Growing transfer partnership with CCRI
Good fit if you:
- Smaller university setting
- Flexible creative pathways
- Growing transfer partnership with CCRI
Rhode Island College remains an affordable Rhode Island option, but art transfer requires additional planning.
Important to know:
Students seeking studio art credit must complete a portfolio review.
Before transferring:
Expect to submit 10–15 projects demonstrating course outcomes for review.
RI students also transfer successfully to additional art schools and universities depending on their goals, portfolio strength, location preferences, and degree interests. While these schools may not currently have the same formal transfer structure as some of our primary pathways, they remain strong possibilities worth exploring early.
Schools students often consider:
Specialized Art & Design Schools
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Maine College of Art & Design
- Montserrat College of Art
Universities with Strong Art Programs
Important to know:
Transfer requirements vary widely by school. Portfolio expectations, course equivalencies, and admission timelines should be reviewed carefully before applying.
Best next step:
Students considering specialized art schools should begin discussing portfolio preparation early, especially if applying to highly selective programs.
Need Help Planning?
Students are encouraged to speak with a CCRI advisor and/or Art, Art History & Design Department Chair when planning transfer options.
Contact Advising Contact Department Chair
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College/University |
Contact |
Transfer Information |
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45 Upper College Rd. Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-1000 |
CCRI students have pathways to transfer into the URI's College of Arts and Sciences. Programs: Art Studio (B.A. or B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.) CCRI to URI - JAA: Art (B.F.A), Art History (B.A), Art Studio (B.A.) |
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600 Mt Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8000 |
Rhode Island College Programs: Art Studio (B.A. or B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.) |
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285 Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747 (508) 999-8000 |
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts. Programs: Sculpture (B.F.A.), Graphic Design (B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.), plus many more. |
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621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 (617) 879-7000 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Programs: Architecture (B.F.A), Ceramics (B.F.A), Illustration (B.F.A.), Glass (B.F.A), plus many more. |
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(800) 869-7223 |
The University for Creative Careers Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to The University for Creative Careers. Programs: Painting (B.F.A.), Interior Design (B.F.A.), Production Design (B.F.A), plus many more. |
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522 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 (617) 879-7000 |
Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Maine College of Art & Design. Programs: Ceramics (B.F.A.), Animation and Game Art (B.F.A.), Printmaking (B.F.A.), plus many more. |
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201 East Kirby Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 664-7400 |
Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to College for Creative Studies Programs: Advertising Design (B.F.A), Studio Art & Craft (B.F.A.), Product Design (B.F.A.), plus many more. |
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29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 868-9600 |
Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Leslie University Programs: Interactive Design (B.F.A.), Photography (B.F.A.), Web Design (Certificate), plus many more. |
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