Academic Advising

What is the difference between 100, 200 and 300+ level courses? Are upper level courses more difficult?

The higher the course number, the more specific the course content will be. It doesn't necessarily correlate to level of difficulty

Explain the different terms of the academic year (jterm, fall, spring, and summer sessions)

-J term = January -Spring = February-May -Summer = May-July -Fall = September- December

I'm an athlete, how will this impact my class schedule for the semester?

Practice times may define the courses that you choose to take. I have the practice schedule, so we can work around it

Where is my advisor and how can i meet with her or him in the fall

Roosevelt hall. they offer appointments that can be made on starfish or you can always go during walk in advising hours

I took Spanish for 3 years in high school, which level should I take?

SPA103. For every year taken in high school the student should take the corresponding level number. ex: 1 year = SPA101, 2 year = SPA102. IMPORTANT: if student has taken any high school Spanish (or any other language) 101 and 102 will NOT count as Gen. Ed. Credit

I want to use a GI bill to pay for my college education. How do I do that?

Talk to someone in Enrollment Services located in Green Hall in addition to the veterans Affairs Bureau

What is a "Grand Challenge" course

course that deals with current events that are challenging our society/world. Students must take one before graduation

I took the AP English exam, Can I get college credit for that

in most cases your score must be 3 or greater. If you haven't gotten your scores back we will assume you passed and sign up for other classes.

Three types of classes

General Education courses, Major courses, and electives

How many credits are ALMOST all incoming students enrolling in

16: five classes plus URI 101

What are the requirements for the honors program?

3.8 cumulative GPA or a 3.5 with combined SAT score of 1300 on Math and reading, or 27 ACT score

What is a blended class

A class that is partially in the classroom partially online

What is a credit

A credit measures the amount of time spent in the classroom per week. most classes are either three or 4 credits

What is a lab? Can I just take the lecture?

A lab is hands on learning. some labs are connected with lectures, while others can be taken independently

What is the AEC and what does it do

AEC is the academic Enhancement Center and is located on the 4th floor of Roosevelt Hall. they offer individual academic coaching and tutoring to fit any students academic needs.

I really want to take this class, but it says there are only 3 seats left. What should I do?

Absolutely put it on your pink sheet, but be prepared with a few alternatives in case it fills up.

What do you do if a student wants to change their major mid-advising

Help them select courses for their major using the learning community sheets, and then assure that they will meet with the right advisor on Day 2. (exceptions: kinesiology, nursing, pharmacy)

What is a degree granting college

Home of your major and the college that will grant your degree at graduation (there are 8)

What does it mean when prov/cce is the location of a class? what are some differences between prov/cce and Kingston classes

It means that the class is located on the Providence campus. The main difference is location, but oftentimes, these classes meet in the evening

Explain AP, IB, and EEP credits and the processes at URI regarding these credits

These credits can be accepted at URI based on the scores received. For students who are still awaiting their results, we will assume that they passed in order to avoid duplicate credits

What is University College for Academic Success

Your academic home for your freshman and sophomore year until you meet the requirements to transfer to the college from which you will graduate

Can i take all of my classes on TuTh

Yup. however, most students prefer to have a balanced schedule

When can I study abroad?

depends on your major. Most students tend to go sophomore or Junior year. You can also go during summer or winter break. Talk with advisors about options.

How many credits do you need to graduate

for most students, it is 120, but it can vary by major

What is a recitation

its a supplementary class that must be taken in combination with certain lecture classes. they're used for extra review or administering tests and quizzes

I have credit from CCRI, how do I transfer that credit to URI

send official transcripts to enrollment services