Second Degree Candidate Admission Persons holding baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions may apply to Rhode Island College for a second undergraduate degree. This assumes completion of all previous baccalaureate requirements, including general education as well as the attainment of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Candidates should be advised that certain programs, e.g., teacher education, nursing, social work, have specialized requirements and admission standards which must be satisfied for acceptance into those programs. Candidates for a second degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at Rhode Island College. At least 15 of the 30 hours must be taken in the department of the major.
Additional information is available from the admission staff in the admissions office.
Admission of International Students Rhode Island College encourages applications from prospective international students whose command of English is sufficient for college study. Official records or certified copies of past academic work. A certified literal English translation is required. Applicants may be required to provide an evaluation of their educational records if information is not readily available. Spring-semester enrollment is not available to international students.