Joint Admissions Agreement

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Easily transfer from the Community College of Rhode Island to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ, working toward a bachelor's degree while completing your associate's.

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What is the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA)? 

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The JAA is an agreement between Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) that allows CCRI students to easily transfer to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ. 

Students can begin working toward one of many possible bachelor's degrees at Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ while earning their associates degree at CCRI. Although it's common for students to transfer from CCRI to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ, the purpose of the JAA is to facilitate the transition from the associates degree at CCRI to the bachelor's degree at Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ.

Why Should I Participate?

If you enroll in the Joint Admissions Agreement between CCRI and Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ, and complete an associates degree from an approved CCRI program, you'll receive:

  • conditional acceptance to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ
  • a waived Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ application fee
  • up to 30% tuition reduction based on CCRI GPA
  • one-on-one advising at both CCRI and Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ
  • the help needed for a stress-free transfer to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ as a junior in the major you've specified

Am I Eligible?

You are eligible to apply if you have earned fewer than 30 credits at CCRI and have never attended another college or university. In order to make the transition from CCRI to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ you need to have:

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  • completed your approved associates degree at CCRI with a cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher
  • submitted the intent to enroll form to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ
  • met all academic and non academic requirements for enrollment at Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ

Our transfer admissions team will work directly with CCRI to request your official transcript. You do not need to request your own CCRI transcript.

How Can I Apply?

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If you have already decided on the major you'd like to pursue and are ready to apply to the CCRI/Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ JAA, you can do so today on CCRI's website. If you'd like to find out more about the program, or to get any of your specific questions answered before applying, the JAA Advising Coordinator at CCRI is ready to help you.

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The Majors/Degrees You Can Pursue at Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ

With numerous majors to choose from, the CCRI/Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Joint Admissions Agreement can be a great option for students to pursue their interest and get their degree quickly.

  • Biology, BS
  • Chemistry, BA
  • Communication, BA
    • Media
    • Speech, Language, & Hearing Science
  • Computer Information Systems, BS
  • Computer Science, BA or BS
  • English, BA
  • History, BA
  • Justice Studies, BA
  • Mathematics, BA
  • Modern Languages, BA
    • Spanish
    • French*
    • Portuguese*
  • Philosophy, BA
  • Political Science, BA
  • Psychology, BA
  • Sociology, BA
  • Theatre, BA
    • Design/Technical
    • General
    • Musical
    • Performance

*Please Note: Enrollment in this program is currently suspended. While new JAA students may not enroll in the program, current students will be fully supported through program completion.

  • Accounting, BS
  • Economics, BS
  • Finance, BS
  • Health Care Administration, BS
  • Management, BS
    • General
    • Human Resources
    • Operations
  • Marketing, BA
  • Social Work, BSW
JAA Student Stephanie Chery

JAA Student, Stephanie Chery

"The JAA advisors were incredibly helpful and made me feel heard. They provided me with tools and resources to navigate the process and ease any of my doubts. Orientation day was very informative and welcoming, I felt at home immediately...Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ's culture inspired me to become more involved, and I quickly realized that there was so much to discover. Now, I am the President of the Accounting Association and a member of the Student Support System. I just Love Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ."

Sara Reilly, Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Assistant Director of Academic Advising, Sara Reilly

"I’ve been a part of the JAA program for over a decade and I’ve helped well over a thousand students transition to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ. I have witnessed students combine majors and minors that fit their unique skills and interests, graduate with multiple undergraduate degrees, go on to graduate school, and, most of all, build a bond with the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ community."

Why Make the Move to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ

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Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges in New England (Money Magazine 2021)
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Investments of over $300 million in facility and infrastructure upgrades over the past 5 years.

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