Disclosures & Policies
These disclosures and policies outline our compliance with the law and to the equitable and fair treatment of our college community.
Mandatory Disclosures
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires colleges and universities that participate in federal student financial aid programs to disclose certain information to current and prospective students, and to university employees.
Accreditation
Rhode Island College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly known as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Also, there are program-specific and school-specific academic accreditations with whom the schools and certain programs are accredited.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid Information
Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities in the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2024
Student Consumer Information
The College will annually distribute to all enrolled students a notice of the availability of the information that is required to be made available to students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and as required by the Higher Education Act. Rhode Island College will provide a paper copy of information linked throughout this page upon request.
Other Policy and Disclosure Information
Institutional Policies
Disability Accommodations
Equal Employment Opportunities/Affirmative Action
The Affirmative Action program (AA) ensures the college’s commitment and responsibility toward matters concerning equitable treatment and opportunity in employment, educational programs and activities.
Affirmative Action Information
Financial Statements
Financial Statements, Supplemental Schedules, and Single Audits
Non-Discrimination and Title IX
The Office of Institutional Equity provides education, training, and outreach regarding issues of access, equity, opportunity and Title IX.