Art Transfer

Transfer Information

Planning to continue your studies after CCRI? Art, Art History & Design students have several transfer pathways depending on the type of school, degree, and creative direction they want to pursue. Starting transfer planning early can help you choose courses wisely and make the most of your time at CCRI.

 

Tools for Planning Your Transfer

Understanding a few common transfer terms and resources can make the process easier.

Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA)

A Joint Admissions Agreement allows eligible CCRI students to transfer into participating Rhode Island public universities through a clearly defined pathway.

Explore JAA Programs

Articulation Agreement

An articulation agreement explains how CCRI courses apply toward a specific four-year degree program.

Find Articulation Agreements

Transferology

Transferology helps students explore how CCRI courses may transfer to other colleges and universities.

Explore Transferology

Compare Transfer Options

Use the chart below to compare common transfer paths, then open each section for more detail.

School

Best For

What to Know First

URI

 Students seeking the clearest transfer pathway JAA transfer options

UMASS Dartmouth

 Students continuing studio or design study Active transfer agreement

Lesley University

 Students seeking smaller creative programs Partnership expanding

Rhode Island College

 Affordable RI public option Portfolio review required

 

Explore Each Transfer Path More Closely

Each school offers different strengths depending on your goals, timeline, and program interests.

URI is often the most structured transfer option for CCRI art students because several Joint Admissions Agreement pathways are already established.

Why students choose URI:

  • Strong transfer predictability

  • Rhode Island public tuition pathway

  • Clear credit alignment

Good fit if you:

  • Want a highly structured transfer route

  • Prefer staying within Rhode Island public higher education

  • Want clear degree progression

Explore URI

UMass Dartmouth offers strong continuation for students interested in studio art, design, and broader visual arts pathways.

Why students choose UMass Dartmouth:

  • Active articulation agreement

  • Strong studio continuation

  • Multiple creative degree directions

Good fit if you:

  • Want a strong art school environment within a public university

  • Are considering fine arts, design, or interdisciplinary study

Explore UMASS Dartmouth

Lesley offers CCRI students a smaller university environment with growing opportunities in art and creative study. As transfer connections continue to strengthen, it remains an increasingly valuable option for students seeking flexibility and individualized academic support.

Why students choose UMass Dartmouth:

  • Smaller university setting
  • Flexible creative pathways
  • Growing transfer partnership with CCRI

Good fit if you:

  • Smaller university setting
  • Flexible creative pathways
  • Growing transfer partnership with CCRI

Explore Lesley University

Rhode Island College remains an affordable Rhode Island option, but art transfer requires additional planning.

Important to know:
Students seeking studio art credit must complete a portfolio review.

Before transferring:
Expect to submit 10–15 projects demonstrating course outcomes for review.

Explore RIC

RI students also transfer successfully to additional art schools and universities depending on their goals, portfolio strength, location preferences, and degree interests. While these schools may not currently have the same formal transfer structure as some of our primary pathways, they remain strong possibilities worth exploring early.

Schools students often consider:

Specialized Art & Design Schools

 

Universities with Strong Art Programs


Important to know:

Transfer requirements vary widely by school. Portfolio expectations, course equivalencies, and admission timelines should be reviewed carefully before applying.

Best next step:

Students considering specialized art schools should begin discussing portfolio preparation early, especially if applying to highly selective programs.

Need Help Planning?

Students are encouraged to speak with a CCRI advisor and/or Art, Art History & Design Department Chair when planning transfer options.

Contact Advising  Contact Department Chair

 

College/University

Contact

Transfer Information

University of Rhode Island

45 Upper College Rd.

Kingston, RI 02881

(401) 874-1000

University of Rhode Island

CCRI students have pathways to transfer into the URI's College of Arts and Sciences.

Programs: Art Studio (B.A. or B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.)

CCRI to URI - JAA: Art (B.F.A), Art History (B.A)

Rhode Island College

600 Mt Pleasant Ave.

Providence, RI 02908

(401) 456-8000

Rhode Island College
CCRI students have pathways to transfer into the RIC's Undergraduate Performing & Fine Art Programs.

Programs: Art Studio (B.A. or B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.)

UMASS Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Rd.

Dartmouth, MA 02747

(508) 999-8000

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts.

Programs: Sculpture (B.F.A.), Graphic Design (B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.), plus many more.
Mass Art

621 Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02115

(617) 879-7000

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Programs: Architecture (B.F.A), Ceramics (B.F.A), Illustration (B.F.A.), Glass (B.F.A), plus many more.
University for Creative Careers

[email protected]

(800) 869-7223

The University for Creative Careers

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to The University for Creative Careers.

Programs: Painting (B.F.A.), Interior Design (B.F.A.), Production Design (B.F.A), plus many more.
        Maine College of Art and Design

522 Congress Street

Portland, ME 04101

(617) 879-7000

Maine College of Art & Design

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Maine College of Art & Design.

Programs: Ceramics (B.F.A.), Animation and Game Art (B.F.A.), Printmaking (B.F.A.), plus many more.
College for Creative Studios

201 East Kirby

Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 664-7400

College for Creative Studies

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to College for Creative Studies

Programs: Advertising Design (B.F.A), Studio Art & Craft (B.F.A.), Product Design (B.F.A.), plus many more.
Lesley University

29 Everett Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 868-9600

Leslie University

Through the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, developing solid relationships with major art schools and 4-year universities with accredited art/design programs, 5-10 (per year) art students at CCRI transfer to Leslie University

Programs: Interactive Design (B.F.A.), Photography (B.F.A.), Web Design (Certificate), plus many more.

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