Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Rhode Island College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Rhode Island College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 46% of students who start college at Rhode Island College complete all the credits required within six years.

Rhode Island College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Rhode Island College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rhode Island College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rhode Island College

When choosing a major, Rhode Island College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rhode Island College.

Student Designed Majors

Rhode Island College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Rhode Island College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island College

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Does Rhode Island College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Rhode Island College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Rhode Island College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Rhode Island College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rhode Island College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rhode Island College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rhode Island College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Rhode Island College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Rhode Island College.

Does Rhode Island College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Rhode Island College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Rhode Island College

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Rhode Island College Library

The main library on campus is the Adams Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Rhode Island College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Rhode Island College offers these dual degree programs:

•Public administration with University of Rhode Island

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Rhode Island College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rhode Island College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Rhode Island College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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