Joint Admissions Agreement
Transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island has never been easier.

Join JAA today!
Start your bachelor's degree at the Community College of Rhode Island today with one of our many pathways to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island! The first two years of your bachelor's degree will be completed at the Community College of Rhode Island all while earning your associate degree. Once transferred to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island, Joint Admissions Agreement students receive the following benefits:
- Up to 30% discounted tuition at RIC or URI depending on your CCRI GPA
- Waived application fee
- Conditional acceptance to URI or RIC
- Personalized advising at CCRI, URI, and RIC
- More than 90 majors to choose from
- Transfer seamlessly as a junior in your major
Current JAA Students
Need to Make A Change?
Are you a current JAA student and need to make changes to your current JAA major or school, or withdraw from the program? You can do so here:
Important Info
We are happy to have you in the JAA program for RIC or URI transfer. Please refer to the steps below to be a successful JAA student.
- Meet with a CCRI advisor every semester!
- Register for classes on time.
- Attend all classes and complete work on time.
- Seek a tutor for additional help.
- Reach out to RIC or URI advisors with additional questions regarding your transfer.
If you need to make changes to your current JAA major or school, or need to withdraw from the JAA program, please complete our change of status form.
- CCRI: [email protected]
- RIC: [email protected]
- URI: [email protected]
Transfer Evaluation
Check to see how CCRI courses and programs transfer to RIC and to URI.
Rhode Island College University of Rhode Island
Inter-institutional Exchange
CCRI, RIC or URI students can take up to seven credits of their full-time courseload at one of the state supported colleges (CCRI, RIC or URI) at no additional tuition above their full-time CCRI tuition.

Have a Question?
Contact the JAA staff if you have any questions or need support.
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: 401-825-1233
Welcome to CCRI
Apply for Free Today!We're excited about your interest in attending the Community College of Rhode Island! Whether you're looking to discover your career path, start or complete your college degree, or take classes to enrich your life, we look forward to having you join our community!