Admissions
Whatever your goals may be, the Community College of Rhode Island can help you attain them. Whether you’re starting your college career, returning to school to change careers or looking for classes for personal enrichment, we have a place for you. CCRI has an open admissions policy giving everyone who applies an opportunity to pursue higher education. We encourage you to attend an Admissions Information Session to become familiar with how we can assist you with your educational goals.
Admissions Application Lab
Need assistance filling out an Application to CCRI? Sign up for an Admissions Application Lab. Open Tuesday's at 2 p.m.
Special Fall Semester Hours
The Admissions team and Enrollment Services counter will offer limited in-person appointments during the hours listed below. To schedule an appointment, please call (401) 825-2003 or email [email protected] Be sure to specify the type of in-person service you require, and the day and campus you would like your appointment on in the email.
In-person, by appointment, hours and campuses:
Knight Campus (Warwick)
Mondays: 10 am - 6 pm
Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm
Flanagan Campus (Lincoln)
Tuesdays: 8 am - 4 pm
Liston Campus (Providence)
Wednesdays: 10 am - 6 pm
Newport Campus
Thursdays: 8 am - 4 pm
Your success. Made here.
New Student Admissions Checklist
We walk you through the steps to become an enrolled student at CCRI.
Learn More About the Steps

Student Orientations
Learn about CCRI, and what you need to succeed, through online and face-to-face orientations.
Learn More About OrientationsMobile Recruit Team
We pop-up at unexpected locations and community events. Meeting people in a relaxed informal way can sometimes help us better understand your story so we can help you write the next chapter.
Learn More about the Team

PBHS Admissions
The next Performance-Based Health Science application period will be open during the month of February for programs that start in Fall/September 2021
Learn More about PBHSAdmissions Info Sessions
For new and current (non-degree) students to explore CCRI, better understand the admissions process and develop an education plan you can believe in. This is a smart way to begin!
Learn More About Admissions
Campus Tours Postponed
In response to the current COVID-19 situation, all campus tours are postponed until further notice. In the meantime, we look forward to meeting you at one of our Virtual Info Sessions.
Register for Virtual Info SessionsStudent Ambassador Program