96%
Placement of Grads
Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.
ACADEMICS
Our wide range of academic programs prepares our students for success after graduation.
Academic Excellence at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ
At Â鶹ɫÇéƬ (Â鶹ɫÇéƬ), academic excellence is the cornerstone of our mission, guiding our educational, research, and scholarly endeavors. Through a student-centered approach, we combine liberal arts, professional programs, and business education, delivering a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning experience that fosters growth and development. We are committed to preparing students for meaningful careers and fulfilling lives through comprehensive academic programs.
Welcome Message from the Provost
Welcome to Â鶹ɫÇéƬ — we are an academic community where curiosity meets purpose and every student is empowered to design their own path toward success.
At Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, our academic experience is built on powerful combinations of interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and personalized mentorship. Across our eight schools, students are challenged to think critically, act creatively, and apply their knowledge to real-world challenges in Rhode Island, New England, and beyond.
The three Academic Anchors of Marine Science and Innovation, the Designed and Built Environment, and Law, Society, and Justice ignite our academic vision and define the future of education at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ. A unique blending of liberal arts and humanities, professional studies, and business and entrepreneurship education supports them. Our students gain a holistic, career-connected learning experience through powerful combinations of majors and minors and through experiences they design along their path through Â鶹ɫÇéƬ.
Every Â鶹ɫÇéƬ student gains required real-world experience through internships, research, study abroad, and community-engaged projects; oftentimes, acquiring multiple experiences before they graduate. And with a 96% post-graduation success rate, our alumni are thriving in their careers and graduate programs across the country.
As Provost, I invite you to explore the learning and research opportunities that make Â鶹ɫÇéƬ a place where ideas flourish, connections thrive, and students build lives of meaning and impact.
Sincerely,
Margaret Everett, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Three Academic Anchors Guiding Our Future
Marine Science and Innovation
As a coastal university, our focus on the natural world places marine and coastal ecosystems as part of the Blue Economy. We are passionate about research and innovation within the biodiversity of marine ecosystems, understanding ocean dynamics, and exploring sustainable practices towards marine resource management. We prepare students to tackle pressing issues such as marine conservation, ocean acidification, and the impacts of climate change and pollution on coastal waters.
Designed and Built Environment
The study of the built environment encompasses architecture, urban planning, construction, engineering, sustainable practices, and real estate. Our students prepare to become leaders in designing and managing the built environments of tomorrow. Â鶹ɫÇéƬ creates the changemakers the world needs – ones who will design resilient and inclusive urban and coastal landscapes, blending innovation with principles of environmental stewardship.
Law, Society, and Justice
Our focus is on examining the intersection of legal frameworks, governance structures, and societal dynamics, particularly as they relate to coastal communities and the advancement of social and environmental justice. We explore issues such as human rights, social justice, public policy, and the rule of law that meet the demands of contemporary society while anticipating future needs.
Schools
Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
Developing independent thinkers who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in the global business community.
Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts, and Education
Merging coursework with real-world experience in order to prepare for fulfilling careers and successful lives.
Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
Preparing students for a variety of careers in the social or natural sciences.
Cummings School of Architecture
Providing a balanced education for students seeking to design and maintain our built and cultural environments.
School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management
Delivering practical, hands-on experiences so graduates can adapt to rapid technological change, communicate, and interact effectively.
School of Justice Studies
Empowering students to be the next practitioners in today's justice system.
Extension School
Meeting students where they are in their educational and career journey.
School of Law
Offering students a rigorous, hands-on, affordable legal education in a supportive environment.
Accreditations
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ is accredited by the . NECHE (formerly NEASC) strives to establish and maintain high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level. It serves some 1,866 public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six New England states and 114 American/International schools around the globe.
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Academic Exploration Program
From planning your path to finding it, Â鶹ɫÇéƬ supports you whether you have an idea of your major, are split between majors, or still searching for the perfect program for you!
General Education
Our new skills-based and outcomes-focused General Education curriculum allows every student to graduate with a minor—unlocking powerful combinations across disciplines and the flexibility to choose a path that aligns with their goals.
Student Academic Success
The Center for Student Academic Success offers comprehensive support, such as tutoring services, professional advising, and reasonable accommodations, to help students achieve their academic goals while at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ.
Career & Professional Development
The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) provides resources to meet all of your career needs. Check out our new career communities, events and programs, and connect with us this semester.
Hands-On Research
Students collaborate with faculty, perform independent research in labs and in the field, compete for grant funding, publish papers, present at conferences, compete in regional and national academic challenges, work on community-engaged research projects, and more.
Experiential Learning
The Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Internship Experience builds opportunities for our students to explore different career paths, gain valuable professional experience, join research projects, and prepare to be career-ready upon graduation. Â鶹ɫÇéƬ offers internships as part of the powerful combinations of joining your classroom studies with hands-on experience in industry, community, and research facilities.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is an opportunity to continue your Â鶹ɫÇéƬ education while living in another country. Study abroad is relevant and meaningful for students in any academic discipline interested in getting the most out of the Â鶹ɫÇéƬ experience.
Recent News
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Climbs to No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University Rankings
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ also makes lists for Best Value, Best School for Veterans, and Social Mobility, with national recognition for standout programs in business, computer science, engineering, and psychology.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ School of Justice Studies Hosts 2025 Women in Law Enforcement Symposium
Symposium connects School of Justice Studies students with inspiring women professionals, provides learning opportunity on challenges in criminal justice field.
Trailblazing Woman Sailor Cole Brauer to Deliver Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Commencement Address
May 16 ceremony to celebrate history-maker in the sports world and leaders in the blue economy, law enforcement, and the law.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Students Gain Exclusive Real Estate Industry Insights Through NYC Externship
Through the Cummings Institute for Real Estate, three dozen students gained invaluable industry exposure and networking opportunities, helping to shape their future careers in real estate.
Welcome to The Sandbox: New Public Relations Lab Is Hub for Experiential Learning
Unveiled on Sept. 25, the new space offers students resources to work with clients, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and strengthen professional skills.
