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STUDY IN A SMALL, BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST STUDY IN A SMALL, BEAUTIFUL THINKERS IN THE WORLD. PLACE WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST THINKERS IN THE WORLD.

BE INSPIRED TO THAN YO FAST FACTS 14,207 undergraduates, including 3,270 freshmen 67 nations represented 44 U.S. states and territories 57% R.I. students, 43% out-of-state

21% of incoming freshmen self-identify as students of color

1,000 national and international internship opportunities

215 study abroad opportunities in 81 countries

Nearly 200 National Student Exchange universities 16:1 student to faculty ratio 72% of classes have 29 or fewer students 83% of faculty members hold doctorates 90 honors courses offered per year 2,213 graduate students 140+ student clubs and organizations

Our world needs a constant flow of big ideas, from new energy sources to breakthroughs in medical treatments. At URI, our tradition of innovation sets us apart. We think big, creating new majors in response to the world’s evolving needs, offering interdisciplinary minors, unique double majors, and international programs that are world renowned.

We cultivate an inclusive environment and invite you to get involved—join clubs, participate in research, and study abroad. Our coastal location and quintessential New England campus give you the space to explore your interests, take advantage of enriching opportunities, and prepare to make your mark on the world.

COVER PHOTO: JESSI-LYN MINECCI—Nutley, NJ, Class of 2016. Majors: Journalism and Marine Affairs.

For more about Jessi-Lyn see page 16.

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Warm Welcome......................................................... 2–3 Your First-Year Experience...................................... 4–5 College of Arts and Sciences.................................. 6–7 College of Business Administration....................... 8–9 College of Engineering.........................................10–11 College of the Environment and Life Sciences... 12–13 College of Human Science and Services........... 14–15 Center for Career and Experiential Education... 16–17 College of Nursing................................................ 18–19 College of Pharmacy............................................ 20–21 Mix Majors and Minors............................................... 22 GSO for Undergraduates........................................... 23 Honors Program................................................... 24–25 URI’s Urban Experience............................................. 26 Alumni......................................................................... 27 Athletics................................................................ 28–29 Dining and Housing.............................................. 30–31 Admission and Financial Aid.............................. 32–33

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YOU CAN COUNT ON A WARM WELCOME.

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Beyond the picturesque pastures and miles of beautiful beaches nearby, the true beauty of URI lies in its dynamic students. Our experienced advisors team up with student leaders to ensure that your transition to college is relaxed and easy. When you arrive in the fall, we’ll help you move in, hold special events and activities, and provide all the assistance you need to feel at home at URI. We host an annual First Night, offer an activity-filled Welcome Week, and extend an open invitation to the Memorial Union, the hub of our campus community, which is home to such offices as Student Involvement, Student Life, Student Programming, the Center for Student Leadership Development, and so much more!

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For more on URI student life:

Some recent performers in the Ryan Center on campus:

Memorial Student Union: mu.uri.edu

Kendrick Lamar

Chance The Rapper

Student Affairs: uri.edu/student_affairs

Kesha

Iggy Azalea

Student Life: uri.edu/student_life

Life in Color

Hunter Hayes

Bob Dylan

Third Eye Blind

Seth Meyers

2 Chainz

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Just A FEW of our 140+ student organizations:

STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Clubs

Musicians Guild

Center for Career and Experiential Education: uri.edu/career

Art Club

NAACP

Counseling Services: uri.edu/counseling

Club and Intramural Sports

Nutrition Club

College Democrats

Outdoor Clubs

Disability Services: uri.edu/disability

College Republicans

Photography Club

Dance Organizations

Quidditch Club

Health Services: health.uri.edu

Environmental Clubs

Religious Organizations

International Students: uri.edu/iss

Fashion Merchandising Society

Sign Language Club

Leadership Development: uri.edu/leadership

Gay-Straight Alliance

Slam Poetry Club

Greek Life

Slow Food URI

The Good 5-Cent Cigar (newspaper)

Spirit Groups

Library Services: uri.edu/library

Habitat for Humanity

Student Entertainment Committee

Multicultural Center: uri.edu/mcc

Marching Band

Surf Club

Religious Services: uri.edu/chaplains

Marine Science Society

URI TV Network

Multicultural Organizations

WRIU 90.3 FM Radio

Safety First: uri.edu/emergency

Gender and Sexuality Center: uri.edu/gender-sexuality

Women’s Center: uri.edu/women_center

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For a complete list: studentorg.apps.uri.edu

Academic Enhancement Center: uri.edu/aec

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS University College for Academic Success is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition to college with support for every aspect of your first-year experience—and beyond! Starting at Orientation, we are your one-stop resource for making the most of your college experience. Explore your options with expert guidance. We offer academic advisors, peer mentors, certified tutors, and resources including the Center for Career and Experiential Education. If you can dream it, we can help you achieve it!

LEAD AND LEARN. “I never imagined I would gain so much through my student involvement experiences,” says Paul. As an orientation team leader, campus tour guide and program coordinator, and a leader with the Student Senate, Business Student Entertainment Committee, and Business Student Advisory Council, Paul embraced his undergraduate experience at URI, including serving as student commencement speaker for 2014. Now enrolled in URI’s MBA program, he’s hoping to work in higher education one day and plans to pursue his doctorate of education.

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PAUL KNOTT—North Kingstown, RI, Class of 2014. Major: Marketing. Minor: Leadership Studies.

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WHERE YOU ARE WELCOMED, SUPPORTED, AND CHALLENGED. uri.edu/uc

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF: • Orientation and New Student Programs • Academic Advising • A cademic Enhancement Center with Certified Tutors • URI 101 with Peer Mentors • Feinstein Center for Service Learning

TAKE ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY. “Academic advisors introduced me to possibilities I hadn’t imagined could be part of my college experience,” says Surya, who has gravitated to work in the entertainment industry. As an intern in the public relations department at Atlantic Records in NYC, she worked with executives and artists including Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran, and counts her experience presenting a marketing plan to appreciative Chief Operating Officer Julie Greenwald—someone she’s long admired—as an “amazing opportunity and one of my greatest successes.” Other highlights include interning at New York’s Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, serving as the advertising president for URI’s Student Entertainment Committee, and joining several multicultural clubs. A Winter J Term trip to Ghana led to an independent study using videos to compare the cultural significance of music in Ghana and the U.S. SURYA MOREIRA—Pawtucket, RI, Class of 2016. Major: Communication Studies. Minor: Business.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The College of Arts and Sciences offers you a unique advantage—a liberal arts education enhanced by the resources and faculty expertise of a research university without borders. You can double major, add minors, and achieve cross-disciplinary knowledge, gaining a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Explore contemporary issues, emerging technologies, and the many fields represented in our Harrington School of Communication and Media. Participate in independent and faculty research, including cutting-edge studies in our Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, slated to open in 2016. Whatever you choose, we’ll prepare you to succeed in a way as unique as you are.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EDUCATION. Sabrina was selected as one of seven U.S. and fifteen Japanese students for an interdisciplinary summer research program offered in partnership with URI and the University of Tokyo. With Professor Timothy George she visited sites devastated by the 2011 tsunami, including one that had been home to one of the Japanese students. “It was a life-changing experience,” says Sabrina. Now in California, she works at Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay, conducting leadership training and planning events for United Synagogue Youth, creating a youth community that empowers and motivates members to be involved.

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SABRINA BROTONS—Bronx, NY, Class of 2014. Majors: Public Relations and Political Science. Minor: Marine Affairs.

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PUT CHEMISTRY TO WORK. Brian knew he loved studying chemistry, and was excited to learn he could pursue a double major with pharmaceutical sciences. He seized the opportunity to work as a research assistant to his chemistry professor and joined URI’s professional chemistry fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma. He plans to enroll in graduate school for master’s degrees in both medicinal chemistry and biological chemistry to analyze how drugs affect the brain and body, as well as counteract disease. “Hopefully, before long, we’ll be able to synthesize a new type of drug to combat cancer.”

BRIAN CHAN—West Warwick, RI, Class of 2016. Majors: Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

When asked about her time at URI, Ashley couldn’t be happier with her experiences with academics, sports, Greek life, and the three internships she completed as a double major.

Her classes combined with real-world training gave her the edge she needed to land a production coordinator job at FM Global.

ASHLEY KUHAR—Smithfield, RI, Class of 2014. Majors: Communication Studies and Public Relations. Minor: Business.

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“I was able to achieve a great balance between academics and student involvement.”

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION URI’s College of Business Administration will teach you how to approach problems—and solve them— the way businesses do, including use of the latest technology. Today’s business culture demands global expertise, strategic innovation, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. We’re accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB), a distinction held by fewer than 15% of business schools, and we encourage internships, minors, and double majors.

Our programs include a double major with Environmental and Natural Resource Economics—Green Business—or a dual-degree program in Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish—International Business.

PURSUE BUSINESS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES. “Life is a learning experience and being exposed to different challenges really sets you apart,” says Brian, who moved from the Dominican Republic to Rhode Island with his mother when he was in 7th grade. On a faculty-led spring break to Nepal, he earned a certification in Kingian Nonviolence and studied microfinancing. A resident advisor and president of the Entrepreneurship Club, Brian plans to continue his internship with the R.I. Department of Transportation and is considering pursuing an MBA. t

BRIAN HERNANDEZ—Providence, RI, Class of 2015. Major: Entrepreneurial Management.

BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN. “At URI, I felt empowered by the inclusive environment.

It’s a place of experimentation and learning, an open environment for all those things,” says Kaan. “I was welcomed into a community that valued me as a student and a global citizen.”

His experiences included an internship with the New Jersey Devils and a year-long financial coaching fellowship at the nonprofit Capital Good Fund in Providence, helping low-income Americans. Kaan currently serves in the Peace Corps in Namibia, Africa as a community economic development volunteer training and coaching small-scale entrepreneurs.

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HELP MANAGE A $100,000 FUND.

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The URI Alumni Association created a $100,000 portfolio— the Ram Fund—to let advanced business students invest money for the long term. Getting real-world, hands-on experience is what URI is all about.

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KAAN YARAR—Wayne, NJ, Class of 2014. Major: Marketing.

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Andrea completed three paid internships with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), with whom URI has an established partnership, and since graduating has worked in their assurance practice, “learning a ton.” Currently working towards her CPA, she keeps in touch with many of her professors and intends to eventually become a college professor, following in the footsteps of her mentors at URI. ANDREA OSORIO—Pawtucket, RI, Class of 2014. Major: Accounting.

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“So many professors have gone above and beyond.

Not to mention the countless conversations with faculty about my career goals and aspirations.”

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING URI’s College of Engineering is a diverse community of scholars, experts, and active researchers dedicated to the development and application of advanced technologies. We’ve been ahead of the curve for nearly three decades thanks to our dual-degree International Engineering Program (IEP), the only one of its kind in the world. We invite you to work closely with our faculty in research areas such as alternative energy, biomedical technology, cybersecurity, and more. All of our majors are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Inc.

MICHAEL SMITH— Lanoka Harbor, NJ, Class of 2015.

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ENGINEER YOUR SUCCESS. “My best friends at URI were my fraternity brothers, fellow orientation leaders, and students I bonded with through the Leadership Institute,” says Nick, whose experiences through URI’s International Engineering Program included studies at the Braunschweig University of Technology, a six-month paid internship in Berlin at a global transportation and logistics company, and fun in Cologne at “Karneval,” a week-long street festival. His civilian position with the U.S. Navy working in systems safety and engineering takes him to places like the Bahamas and Santa Barbara, Calif.

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THINK BIG BENEATH THE SEA. Michael distinguished himself early and landed a coveted internship aboard E/V Nautilus, one of Professor Robert Ballard’s research ships.

He worked with remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) in the Caribbean for the Ocean Exploration Trust, founded by Ballard. His year in Spain was spent studying at the University of Cantabria and working at a paid internship for the Spanish Institute of Oceanography on an oceanic platform in the Canary Islands. He is now working at his full-time position in the systems and sonars department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I.

NICK DELGRECO—North Kingstown, RI, Class of 2014.

Majors: Industrial and Systems Engineering and German.

HAPPEN Amandine chose URI for its world-renowned International Engineering Program (IEP) and landed a job with Professor Vinka Craver whose focus is developing sustainable technologies for water and wastewater treatment in South America. She studied engineering in Spain, honing her language skills, which came in handy during a subsequent six-month paid internship at Geotecnia Ambiental in Chile. In her senior year, she interned at the R.I. Department of Transportation and stayed active in several campus organizations, opting for an alternative spring break trip to South Carolina with Habitat for Humanity. Amandine says she’s “looking forward to what the future holds” and someday working in an environmental engineering company.

AMANDINE GATALI—Kigali, Rwanda, Class of 2015.

Majors: Civil Engineering and Spanish. Minor: Leadership Studies.

Pictured with Professor Vinka Craver.

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LET YOUR KNOWLEDGE TRANSPORT YOU.

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COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES If you care about wildlife conservation, environmental policy, resource sustainability, health, and the future of our planet, you’ve found your home. In URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences, you’ll develop new scientific knowledge alongside world-class faculty in the laboratory and the field. Hands-on stewardship of the earth’s resources is at the core of your experience with us. You’ll work with professors who are nationally recognized for their cutting-edge research. Our Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences houses state-of-theart classrooms, high-tech laboratories, and special genomic and aquarium facilities.

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Hands-on experience with animals drove Emma’s choice of URI’s wildlife and conservation biology major and led to studies in Tanzania and Kenya where she observed massive elephants, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs and giraffes, and where she learned Swahili while interviewing people about water contamination. Later she volunteered at a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica, and worked summers at New Jersey's Turtle Back Zoo. After graduation, she worked for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Association of Rhode Island before her current hands-on gig—interning for the National Park Service and United States Geological Survey at Everglades National Park.

EMMA HANSLOWE—Wharton, NJ, Class of 2014. Major: Wildlife and Conservation Biology. Shown here with a capybara.

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CAST YOUR NET WIDE. Rachel wanted to study marine science, but also loved stage management and chose to double major in marine science and theatre. “I want to support myself as a scientist and enjoy myself as an artist.”

As a Coastal Fellow, she helped local fishermen create a better whelk trap. Her faculty advisor encouraged her to apply for her Hollings Scholarship (sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), which took her to Puget Sound to study the growth of English sole. “At URI I’ve learned about marine science fields and careers that I never knew existed,” says Rachel, who plans to go to graduate school and someday work on a research boat studying fish population dynamics.

RACHEL MARSHALL—Littleton, MA, Class of 2016. Majors: Aquaculture and Fishery Technology and Theatre.

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“I really liked the hands-on aspect of the program.”

Accepted into the URI Coastal Fellows program, which involves undergraduates in addressing environmental problems, Nate conducted research proving local seaweed to be a viable alternative to chemical fertilizers for farmers growing corn. “I didn’t really even know what soil science was until I took my first class in it,” says Nate, who's been digging it ever since. Now employed as a soil conservationist for the Massachusetts Association for Conservation Districts, he develops plans involving rural and agricultural areas—especially cranberry bogs—that require interpretation of soil, water and environmental data to develop sound land uses.

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NATE WINKLER—Wakefield, RI, Class of 2014.

Major: Environmental Science and Management.

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COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCE AND SERVICES The College of Human Science and Services offers many fast-growing and in-demand majors in the areas of health, education, and human science. The common thread throughout our diverse programs is preparing students to improve lives in a complex world. We encourage you to get involved with internships, study abroad, and cutting-edge research with our world-class faculty. You'll study in a friendly, collaborative environment, get to know your professors, and engage in research and service learning designed to improve the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary ways.

RYAN KLUK—Narragansett, RI, Class of 2015.

Major: Kinesiology (Physical Health Education).

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TEACH THEM WELL.

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Ryan had no idea how far studying physical education would take him. A faculty-led independent study program in Tanzania’s Maasai Joy Children's Centre, where Ryan taught English, math, reading, and physical education, made such an impression that he returned after graduation to spend another month there. “Seeing the students as happy as they were with the little they have, taught me a huge lesson: be grateful for what you have.” Ryan plans to earn his master's degree in education at URI and then teach overseas at an international school.

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As a child model, Madison gained an insider’s view of the fashion industry. She chose URI for its interdisciplinary Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design program, including a dual degree in Italian. A Florence internship with Giorgio Linea, a leather goods company producing for designer brands such as Givenchy, Burberry, and Stella McCartney, and experience as a technical design intern at Golden Touch Group in NYC, helped land her a job working for the CEO of a luxury clothing line in Newport, R.I. MADISON MONE—Westfield, NJ, Class of 2015. Majors: Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design and Italian.

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“This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live in Florence and immerse myself in the culture.”

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CENTER FOR CAREER AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION At URI, we’ll help you discover your passion. Our Center for Career and Experiential Education advisors are experts at helping you explore career and internship possibilities. With options for nearly every major, we’ll help you build your resume, network, and engage in project-based learning with community partners and employers, all while you earn your degree. Take advantage of our many services and set yourself up for success.

CHANNEL YOUR FUTURE.

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An aspiring reporter and news anchor, Jessi-Lynn says, “URI offers countless opportunities and the faculty here really care about our success. My internship at WJAR NBC 10 has opened my eyes to a day in the life—I get in the van and I go,” she says of her television experience that has included writing, researching, film editing, and covering press conferences.

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JESSI-LYN MINECCI—Nutley, NJ, Class of 2016.

Majors: Journalism and Marine Affairs.

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“URI has a reservoir of resources. I made the right choice.”

LYNLY JEANLOUIS—Providence, RI, Class of 2014.

Majors: Health Studies and Biology.

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A two-year, paid internship in Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island's community relations department prepared Lynly well. Now as alumni coordinator for Ross University’s School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine, she travels throughout the U.S. and West Indies networking with medical professionals and veterinarians.

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COLLEGE OF NURSING URI's College of Nursing operates beyond ordinary classrooms, providing you with individualized attention, opportunities to participate in groundbreaking faculty research, and hands-on learning experiences in our Simulation Learning Labs—21st-century nursing facilities. Learn professional nursing practices while working as a member of a cross-disciplinary team with students representing pharmacy, nutrition, biomedical engineering, and more. Gain clinical experience earlier than at most schools, with placements tailored to your specific interests. And for a global perspective on healthcare, take advantage of our faculty-led trips abroad.

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MAKE COMPASSION YOUR CAREER.

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“The standard the faculty hold us to puts us ahead of others,” says Victoria. Her advisor helped her choose clinical rotations and encouraged her to do a directed-study trip to the Dominican Republic—two weeks of providing community service, health promotion, and education. On her lab experience with a simulated patient, she reports, “When your patient is having a heart attack, the adrenaline rush is real.

The patient crashed and our team resuscitated him.” Victoria also believes it’s important to talk to patients and families about death and dying. That’s why she chose to minor in thanatology.

VICTORIA SZLASHTA—Cranston, RI, Class of 2015. Major: Nursing. Minor: Thanatology.

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“In the end, it is so satisfying when you know what you want to do.”

As an orientation leader, URI 101 mentor, and peer educator at the Women’s Center, Genesis has embraced many roles, but it’s the “ah-ha” moments during nursing classes when she sees her future as a nurse practitioner. “College is all about the growing process,” she says.

GENESIS SANTOS—Providence, RI, Class of 2017. Major: Nursing.

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Our College of Pharmacy has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence. Our degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences bring you into contact with leading researchers exploring solutions to many of society's most pressing health care problems. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), we provide the latest teaching technologies, including real-time video conferencing, a sophisticated patient simulation lab, and 3D printing and animation. Our faculty members share their passion for leading-edge scientific discovery—from seeking cures for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and HIV to developing treatments found organically in nature. We prepare our graduates to improve the quality of life for people in our local, national, and global communities.

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“The high-tech equipment allows us to create 3D models of microscopic molecules that we can hold in our hands.”

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Born in Colombia, Juan moved to the U.S. when he was nine. At URI he took electives in the core content areas of natural products, business and regulation, manufacturing, and toxicology. With the help of his advisor, Professor Roberta King, he launched the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Club and URI’s American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chapter. Since graduating he’s worked at AMGEN, the world’s largest independent biotechnology company, first in a process development lab focused on manufacturing support for new biologics and now as an associate involved in cell sciences process development for AMGEN’s east coast research and development hub in Cambridge, Mass.

JUAN PARRA—Pawtucket, RI, Class of 2014. Major: Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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FIND A FAMILY IN PHARMACY. “I’m thankful for the relationships I have made. My experiences here will have a lasting impact,” says Kristen, who will complete post-graduate training at Houston Methodist Hospital and plans to become a clinical pharmacist specializing in infectious disease or cardiology. Along with advanced teaching technology, from the simulation labs to the 3D visualization that shows how molecules interact, Kristen appreciates her professors for sharing their personal experiences and using real-life examples in their teaching.

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KRISTEN HEINER—Allentown, PA, Class of 2015. Major: Pharm.D.

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MIX MAJORS AND MINORS If you want to combine two—or more—of your interests, the only limit is your imagination.

At URI, we’re continuously creating unique programs of combined majors and minors to help students approach problem-solving from different perspectives, and better prepare them for a world that’s changing by the day.

DIVERSIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE. Riley has a heart for service and plans to attend medical school.

She’s made the most of her time at URI including volunteering in Ethiopia and the Dominican Republic, and serving as a student pre-health advisor and a member of URI’s Emergency Medical Services. A vocal advocate for URI’s Gender and Sexuality Center, Riley received the Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award and was twice awarded URI’s Student Excellence Diversity Award. She recently published research articles about organic chemistry and presented her capstone project in engineering at two conferences.

RILEY DAVIS—Narragansett, RI. Class of 2015. Majors: Biomedical Engineering; Biology.

Minors: Sociology; Chemistry.

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MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

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“URI allowed me to shape who I am,” says Jillian, who arrived on campus with big ambition. After pursuing research opportunities as a freshman, she interned with Rhode IsIand Hospital’s neuropsychology department and with the occupational therapy department at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She participated in faculty research on Parkinson’s, and completed independent studies on smoking cessation and on Alzheimer’s caregivers. She also enjoyed summer abroad programs in Greece and Italy. She is following her dream pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy.

JILLIAN VANHOUWE—North Smithfield, RI, Class of 2014.

Majors: Biology and Psychology. Minor: Gerontology.

GSO FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Morgan always knew she wanted to study volcanoes. After going to college in Hawaii, she realized that URI offered more opportunities for undergraduates thanks to the GSO. “The faculty want to make sure we succeed and go out of their way to make themselves available,” says Morgan, who completed a paid research assistantship at the Bay Campus Inner Space Center and is continuing her studies in URI’s Master of Oceanography program.

MORGAN HALDEMAN—West Kingston, RI, Class of 2015.

Major: Geology and Geological Oceanography. Minor: English.

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URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO), one of the oldest oceanographic institutions in the country and internationally renowned for cutting-edge marine research, offers courses for undergraduate students, too. Learn about ocean exploration, volcanoes, deep-sea biology, marine pollution, astrobiology, climate change, extreme weather, and more. You can minor in oceanography, earn an accelerated master's in oceanography (M.O.), and participate in lab- and ship-based research and internships, mentored by our world-class faculty members. The beautiful Narragansett Bay Campus is home to the R/V Endeavor, owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the GSO.

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HONORS PROGRAM The URI Honors Program offers small classes and a relaxed community of intellectually curious students and faculty. Unlike most accelerated high school classes, our honors classes explore topics in depth rather than at a faster pace. Our nationally renowned annual honors colloquium attracts visiting experts from across the globe who will join you in your classroom as well as participate in public forums. Our advisors will help you apply for national scholarship competitions—Boren, Goldwater, Hollings, Marshall, Metcalf, and Truman, to name a few—and for admission to graduate, medical, dental, or veterinary school. And we encourage you to participate in research, including a senior honors project, working one-on-one with a faculty mentor on a project of mutual interest. You’ll graduate ready to pursue whatever your big idea may be.

WILFREDO TANGUI—Providence, RI, Class of 2017. Major: Biology. Minors: Japanese, Chemistry, and Leadership Studies.

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ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE.

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Wilfredo knew when he was 12 years old and recovering from open-heart surgery that he wanted to be a doctor.

“Either a pediatric cardiologist or a cardiothoracic surgeon.” He spent last summer in a special pre-med program at Yale School of Medicine, which he learned about through his URI honors and pre-med advisors.

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my dreams,” Wilfredo says. He started a co-ed club tennis team, manages the Ram’s Den eatery on campus, and serves as a mentor for the Leadership Institute. He will spend next year studying in Japan to increase his fluency while preparing for the medical school entrance exam.

GET A WORLD VIEW. Aiming for a career in television, Isaura took advantage of a faculty-led trip to Cape Verde where she filmed interviews with locals and met the prime minister. Her final semester found her interning in Washington D.C. as a production assistant on a PBS news show where she assisted with social media, online marketing, and scheduling and preparing interviews. Isaura says, “I was encouraged to pitch stories and I created my own segment,” adding, “I felt like part of the staff and was excited to refine my skills.”

ISAURA DOS SANTOS—Pawtucket, RI, Class of 2015. Majors: Communication Studies and Political Science. Minor: Leadership Studies.

MORGAN BREENE—West Greenwich, RI, Class of 2014. Majors: Anthropology and History. Minor: Underwater Archaelology

As an undergraduate, Morgan scuba dived to explore archaeological sites in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas, conducted archival research in London about nineteenth century sea battles, and made important archaeological discoveries.

In doing so, she made history by becoming the University’s first Marshall Scholar. She credits the Honors Program with preparing her for the rigorous application process and

plans to use the scholarship to obtain two master’s degrees in maritime archaeology and European history. Morgan aspires to protect submerged cultural heritage sites by educating and engaging the public.

Since graduating she has worked as a URI research assistant and pursued a graduate certificate in geographic information systems and remote sensing.

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DIG DEEP AND MAKE HISTORY.

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URI’S URBAN EXPERIENCE URI’s Feinstein Providence Campus provides a vibrant metropolitan backdrop for an urban, nonresidential college experience—or the occasional change of scenery for students enrolled at our main campus in Kingston. And it’s conveniently located on the public bus route, making it easy to get there. You’ll find a supportive environment, small classes, convenient schedules, and faculty and staff committed to your success in school and in life. For information on degree programs, visit uri.edu/prov.

MEDIANA CASIMIR—North Providence, RI, Class of 2017. Major: Health Studies.

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FIND COMMUNITY. SERVE THE WORLD.

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Mediana enrolled at URI at age 30 with an associate’s degree and the desire to further her education so she could make a difference in the lives of others. She has found a home at the Providence Campus, where she serves as a peer mentor. Mediana appreciates the one-on-one attention she’s received from her faculty

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members and feels very supported. Fluent in three languages, including her native Haitian Creole, Mediana was inspired to help countries like Haiti by the tremendous need she’s witnessed there. She plans a career in disease prevention and global health working for UNICEF or the World Health Organization.

FOR ALUMNI, URI IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

LAUNCH A MAGICAL CAREER. At age four, performing for his grandmother, Mat Franco ’10 knew he wanted to be a magician. His URI advisor guided him to a marketing major in the College of Business, which prepared him to create ”Franco Talent”—an agency featuring college performers.

At URI, Mat worked as a tour guide and orientation leader, eventually becoming student coordinator of the orientation program. “These were amazing leadership roles, and I learned so much about myself and other people,” says Mat, crediting these early experiences with helping him succeed on AGT. “URI taught me the strategies I needed to grow my business, and helped me develop leadership skills that gave me the confidence to follow my passion. I am blown away by all of this.

I never imagined this could happen.”

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While Mat was entertaining with magic and operating his talent agency, his friends suggested he audition for America’s Got Talent (AGT) on NBC. In 2014 he won over the judges and stole the hearts of the viewing audience, becoming the first and only magician to win AGT. This summer, Mat starts his own Las Vegas residency, Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly, at the LINQ Hotel & Casino. This fall, Mat's two-part, prime-time TV magic special, Mat Franco's Got Magic, premieres on NBC. It will showcase his talent, his residency in Las Vegas, and his early years in Rhode Island.

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Led by five-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach Skip Whyte, URI took second in the Eastern Division and 9th nationally at the 2014 Sperry Top-Sider Women's National Championship. Voted as a freshman to the All New England Women's Team and All New England Rookie, Rachel Bryer ’19 (left) won an Honorable Mention.

Seen here with teammate Fiona Christie ’17.

ATHLETICS COMPETE ON ANY LEVEL YOU WANT.

At URI, it’s about the game and the grades. In the most recent report of the the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll, a total of 104 URI student-athletes were named for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better. Go Rams!

URI Rams Women's Rowing placed second in the 2014 Atlantic 10 Championships held at the Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

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URI Men's Hockey in Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena.

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5K Rhody Run USATF Certified Course Anthony J. Rose Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center Bill Beck Baseball Field Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena Eleanor M. Carlson Strength & Conditioning Center Fascitelli Fitness & Wellness Center Keaney Gymnasium Complex Mackal Field House Mackal Fitness Center Meade Football Stadium

Intercollegiate Varsity Sports NCAA Division I Baseball (M) Basketball (M & W) Cross Country (M & W) Football (M) Golf (M) Rowing (W) Soccer (M & W) Softball (W) Swimming & Diving (W) Tennis (W) Track & Field (Indoor) (M & W) Track & Field (Outdoor) (M & W) Volleyball (W)

Ryan Family Student-Athlete Complex

Club Sports

Thomas M. Ryan Center

Compete at the intercollegiate club level.

Tootell Aquatic Center

Equestrian (Co-ed) Field Hockey (Co-ed) Gymnastics (W) Ice Hockey (M & W) Lacrosse (M & W) Roller Hockey (Co-ed) Rowing (M) Rugby (M & W) Sailing (Co-ed & W) Swimming (M) Ultimate (M, W) Volleyball (M) Intramural Sports Men’s, women’s, and co-ed according to yearly demand.

Offered in 2014–2015: Basketball (5 on 5 and 3 on 3 formats) (M) Broomball (M & Co-ed) Dodgeball (M) Flag Football (M) Floor Hockey (M & Co-ed) Ice Hockey (M) Soccer (Indoor) (M & Co-ed) Soccer (Outdoor) (M & Co-ed) Volleyball (Indoor) (M & Co-ed) Wiffle Ball (M & Co-ed) Other sports may be offered on a tournament basis.

Spirit Groups Cheerleaders Ram Band Ramettes “The MOB”

G o R h o d y. c o m

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URI is home to a robust athletics complex including some of the top facilities in the region:

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WHAT’S ON THE MENU? ANYTHING YOU WANT. When we say choice, we mean it! At URI we offer plenty of dining options and a wide variety of foods. If you live in a campus residence hall or a suite-style apartment without a kitchen, you may choose from three resident meal plans each semester. Hope Commons (pictured above) has won top honors in national competitions. Many students also enjoy using our convenient Ram Account for purchases ranging from campus laundry and vending machines to

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of cooking oil is recycled into biofuel

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100%

possible stir fry or pasta combos

45 ft. total salad bar length

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Starbucks coffee or ice cream treats from Rhody Market; fruit smoothies or parfaits from Ram Escape; and groceries at the Corner Store. Your Ram Account also works at the Ram’s Den for daily hot entrees or quick bites at Jump Asian Express, Pizzeria Uno, Ram’s Grill and Denelli’s Deli.

Accepted off-campus too, the Ram Account is welcomed at a variety of restaurants and retail locations in the Kingston Emporium and neighboring towns.

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student favorite: homestyle mac & cheese

16 choices of bread for deli sandwiches

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YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

Most of our students choose Living and Learning Communities (LLCs), designed to ensure that you are surrounded by friends with similar academic

Freshman Residence Halls

Fraternities

95% of first-year students reside on campus

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interests. You'll benefit from advisors who come to your residence hall and live-in upperclassman mentors who are ready to help you get off to a great start with your college career. Sharing classes and living together makes it easier to make connections, both socially and academically. You'll form study groups and feel more connected to faculty, staff, and the University at large. It's a small, beautiful campus with plenty of room for you!

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Upperclassman Residence Halls

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5 Upperclassman Living and Learning Communities (LLCs)

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So what's new with campus living at URI? Quite a bit, actually. For starters, many of our residence halls are either renovated or brand new, and some are even certified environmentally “green.” And the recent additions enable us to offer more living styles to meet your needs.

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APPLYING: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. How to Apply

Merit Scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

The University of Rhode Island is a member of the Common Application group. For your application to be considered complete, we must receive:

The University of Rhode Island offers a wide range of merit scholarships to students who have demonstrated academic success in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. You may be eligible for these awards if you have earned a GPA of 3.2/4.0, a combined SAT score of 1050+ (critical reading and math) or ACT of 23+, and have demonstrated leadership and involvement in your school and/or community. All applicants are considered for these scholarships by submitting a complete application

by February 1. There is no separate scholarship application. To be considered for our highest scholarships, we recommend that you apply by our December 1 Early Action deadline.

We also strongly recommend that students interested in engineering, nursing, and pharmacy apply by December 1, as spaces are limited in these programs.

Early Action/Non-binding: December 1, 2015

• application for admission, including essay • application fee of $65 • official high school transcript (sent by the school, preferably electronically) • list of senior courses • official SAT or ACT scores (MUST be sent electronically by the testing agency) • at least one letter of recommendation Financial Aid We recommend that all applicants apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply between January 1 and March 1 at fafsa.ed.gov (use the URI code 0003414). For more information, visit uri.edu/admission/aid.

Applications will be reviewed when all required materials are received by the Office of Admission.

PROFILE OF FRESHMEN ADMITTED FOR FALL 2015 • GPA of 3.48/ 4.0 • SAT of 1668 • SAT Critical Reading of 552 • SAT Math of 565 • SAT Writing of 551 • ACT of 25

REGIONAL TUITION MAJORS 2016–2017 Africana Studies

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Tuition and Fees:

Aquaculture and Fishery Technology

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Rhode Island Residents..........$12,862

Biomedical Engineering

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Out-of-State Students..............$28,852

Classical Studies

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Average Totals:

Geology and Geological Oceanography

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Rhode Island Residents..........$24,818

Industrial and Systems Engineering

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New England Regional............$33,164*

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Film/Media

Out-of-State Students..............$40,808

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Chemical Engineering Chinese

Housing and Dining:................$11,956**

Italian Landscape Architecture

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Marine Affairs

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Ocean Engineering

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other than RI, the New England Board of Higher

Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Education provides discounted tuition for a select

Plant Sciences

group of majors, subject to change. For the most

Supply Chain Management *

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Textile Marketing

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Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design

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Writing and Rhetoric

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* If you are a resident of a New England state

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Deposit: May 1, 2016

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR 2015–2016 (WITHOUT INSURANCE)

New England Regional............$21,208*

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Regular Application: February 1, 2016

current listing, visit nebhe.org.

**Based on double room and standard meal plan. * Regional tuition does not apply until year three or junior year.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING. VISIT US.

Fall Open Houses

From the cafés to the classrooms to the conversion coating labs, come see where big thinking is happening at URI.

Choose from the following dates:

campus tours. Plan a visit today. Learn more at uri.edu/admission.

CLOSE TO IT ALL

Reservations are required for the Open Houses, so please RSVP at uri.edu/admission. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please call 401.874.7100 at least five business days in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711.

Hassle-free Buses................... ripta.com—Go green!

The University of Rhode Island prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identification or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam era veteran, or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students, the recruitment, hiring, or treatment of faculty and staff, and in the operation of its activities and programs, except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law and cases that may arise under applicable federal and state law and regulations, including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments to the Higher Education Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Sections 503 and 504 of the

Questions regarding provisions for students with disabilities should be directed to the director of Disability Services for Students in the Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union, 401.874.2098 (TTY via R.I. Relay 711); uri.edu/disability/dss.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; ADA Amendment Act of 2008; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Executive Order 11246, as amended; Executive Order 91-39; Executive Order 92-2; and Rhode Island General Law 28-5.1, as amended; and all other laws which pertain to access and equity. Inquiries concerning compliance with antidiscrimination laws should be addressed to Roxanne Gomes, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Diversity, Suite 201, Carlotti Administration Building, 401.874.2442.

Southern RI Beaches..............10–15 minutes Historic Newport......................20 minutes Providence...............................35 minutes (uri.edu/prov) Boston......................................90 minutes NYC ..........................................2.5 hours Kingston Amtrak Station........less than a mile from campus

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We offer year-round information sessions and

Sunday, October 18, 2015 | Saturday, October 24, 2015

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Office of Admission Newman Hall, 14 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881 USA

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Africana Studies Anthropology Art Art History Chemistry Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry Chinese Classical Studies Communication Studies Computer Science Economics English Film/Media French Gender and Women’s Studies German History Italian Journalism Landscape Architecture Mathematics Music Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Philosophy Physics Physics and Physical Oceanography Political Science Psychology Public Relations Sociology Spanish Theatre Writing and Rhetoric

For the most up-to-date list: uri.edu/advising/majors

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES

Accounting Entrepreneurial Management Finance General Business Administration Global Business Management Marketing Supply Chain Management International Business Program (dual degree in Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish)

Animal Science and Technology Aquaculture and Fishery Technology Biological Sciences Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Environmental and N atural Resource Economics Environmental Science and Management Geology and Geological Oceanography Marine Affairs Marine Biology Medical Laboratory Science a nd Biotechnology Manufacturing Nutrition and Dietetics Plant Sciences Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (coming soon) Wildlife and Conservation Biology

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Ocean Engineering International Engineering Program (dual degree in Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish) Engineering and M.B.A. Program COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCE AND SERVICES

Communicative Disorders Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Health Studies Human Development and Family Studies Kinesiology Secondary Education Textile Marketing Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Nursing COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Pharmaceutical Sciences (bachelor’s degree) Pharmacy (6-year doctoral degree)

of Green Colleges for the sixth year in a row!

URI CORNERSTONES The University of Rhode Island is a principled community guided by values.

As members of this community, we subscribe to the following principles, which form the foundation of our endeavors.

• W e pursue knowledge with honesty, integrity, and courage.

• W e promote independent choice, intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and free expression.

• W e respect the rights and dignity of each individual and group.

For complete list of URI Cornerstones: uri.edu/student_life/cornerstones.html

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Pre-dental Pre-law Pre-medical Pre-physical therapy Pre-veterinary

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