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We are excited to renew our partnership with Bristol Community College to offer unique transfer opportunities for Bristol students who want to benefit from the academic reputation of RIC’s four year degree programs.

Program-to-Program Transfer/Articulation Plans

If you are looking to complete your degree in:

we have designed program-to-program transfer plans for selected programs to facilitate a smooth transfer and to maximize your credits. Read the Transfer Articulation Agreement to learn more about transfer policies and watch for additional program plans for education, environmental studies, and social work; they are currently in development. 

Credit Evaluation Toward a New Program

For students who want to continue their education in a different Rhode Island College program, learn about our transfer admission requirements. You can see how your credits will transfer to RIC by viewing a list of prior approved courses and building a credit evaluation using the Transfer Evaluation System (TES). Students may also request a preliminary evaluation of course transfer by emailing us your transcripts and intended major. Email transfer@ric.edu for a preliminary evaluation.

Affordable Tuition

Take advantage of the affordable tuition at Rhode Island College! Bristol transfers who are Massachusetts residents qualify for RIC’s Northeast Neighbors tuition program. 

In addition, the College will offer Merit Scholarships to qualifying Bristol Transfer Candidates.  The Admissions Office will be administering the awards and is currently developing the specific selection criteria. Watch for more information!

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How to Apply

Students interested in transferring to Rhode Island College should submit:

  • a completed Common Application and nonrefundable $50 application fee. Please note: Recommender forms contained on the Common Application are NOT required. Simply request an offline form in this section to skip.
  • an official transcript from Bristol and any other college you have attended will be required for admission.

Transfer Details for Psychology Completion

RIC Psychology, BA

Semester 1 at RICCredits
PSYC 230 Human Development (If not completed at Bristol)4
PSYC Required elective (Choose 1 PSYC 33X, 34X, 35X, or 42X; Check prerequisites)4
Connections Gen Ed course (Gen Ed Core Courses)4
Gen Ed language or literature (If not completed at Bristol)4
PSYC 210 Careers and Psychology (Optional - 1 credit) 
Semester 1 total credits:16
Semester 2 at RICCredits
PSYC Required Elective (Choose 1 PSYC 33X, 34X, 35X, or 42X; Check prerequisites)4
Elective or minor4
Gen Ed language or elective/minor4
Advanced Quantitative/Scientific Reasoning (AQSR) (Gen Ed requirement - Gen Ed Distribution Courses)4
PSYC 210 (Optional, if not taken in semester at RIC) 
Total semester 2 credits:16
Semester 3 at RICCredits
PSYC Required Elective (Choose 1 PSYC 33X, 34X, 35X, 42X, or 1 Research Lab course (PSYC 474W or 476W); Check prerequisites)4
PSYC Required Elective (Choose 1 PSYC 33X, 34X, 35X, 42X, or 1 Research Lab course (PSYC 474W or 476W); Check prerequisites)4
Elective or minor4
Elective or minor4
Total semester 3 credits:16
Semester 4 at RICCredits
PSYC Required Elective (Choose 1 PSYC 33X, 34X, 35X, 42X, or 1 Research Lab course (PSYC 473,475,476 or 477); Check prerequisites)4
Elective or minor4
Elective or minor4
Total semester 4 credits:12
Total program credits:60

What You Need to Transfer to RIC

When you earn your Associate’s Degree in Psychology at Bristol, you will be able to complete the BA in Psychology in 2 years at Rhode Island College. Learn how courses will transfer in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES). You may also request a preliminary evaluation of course transfer by emailing us your transcripts and intended major. Email transfer@ric.edu for a preliminary evaluation.

Transfer Details for Dental Hygiene Completion

RIC Dental Hygiene Completion - BS in Health Sciences

Semester 1 at RICCredits
Gen Ed Distribution Course from Arts (A) or Literature (L)4
HSCI 402: Current Topics in Dental Hygiene4
CSCI 102 Computer Fundamentals for Cyber Security4
HPE 102: Human Health and Disease3
Elective1 to 4
Total semester 1 credits:16 - 18
Semester 2 at RICCredits
HSCI 466: Evidence-based Decision Making in Dental Hygiene4
HPE 233: Social and Global Perspectives on Health3
Gen Ed Distribution Courses from Arts (A) or Literature (L)4
Gen Ed Second Language 101/102, OR elective4
Total semester 2 credits:15
Semester 3 at RICCredits
HPE 307: Dynamics and Determinants of Disease3
HSCI 494: Independent Study in Health Sciences4
Gen Ed Second Language 102, OR elective4
Connections Gen Ed course (Gen Ed Core Courses)4
Total semester 3 credits:15
Total program credits:46 - 48

What You Need to Transfer to RIC

When you earn your Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene at Bristol, you will be able to complete the BS in Health Sciences in 3 semesters at Rhode Island College. Learn how courses will transfer in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES). You may also request a preliminary evaluation of course transfer by emailing us your transcripts and intended major. Email transfer@ric.edu for a preliminary evaluation.

Transfer Details for Communication BA Program

Concentration in Media Communication

Semester 1 at RICCredits
COMM 208: Public Speaking4
COMM 242: Message, Media and Meaning4
COMM 243: Preproduction for Digital Media4
Second Language if not taken4
Gen Ed Literature (summer) Gen Ed Distribution Courses4
Semester 1 total credits: (assumes completion of Gen Ed Core Courses at Bristol16 + 4
Semester 2 at RICCredits
COMM 244: Digital Media Lab4
COMM 347: Media Law4
Connections Gen Ed course (Gen Ed Core Courses)4
Second Language if needed4
Semester 2 total credits:16
Semester 3 at RICCredits
COMM 343: Audio Production for Multimedia4
COMM 345: Advanced Digital Media Production4
COMM 349: Media Theory and Research4
COMM Required Elective (Choose 1: COMM 201, 241, 344, 346, 348, 351, 443, 479)4
Semester 3 total credits:16
Semester 4 at RICCredits
COMM 492: Digital Media Practicum4
COMM 340: Media Ethics4
COMM Required Elective (Choose 1: COMM 201, 241, 344, 346, 348, 351, 443, 479)4
COMM Required Elective (Choose 1: COMM 201, 241, 344, 346, 348, 351, 443, 479)4
Semester 4 total credits:16
Total program credits:68

What You Need to Transfer to RIC

When you earn your Associate’s Degree in Communication at Bristol, you will be able to complete the BA in Communication in 2 years at Rhode Island College. Learn how courses will transfer in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES). You may also request a preliminary evaluation of course transfer by emailing us your transcripts and intended major. Email transfer@ric.edu for a preliminary evaluation.

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Transfer Details for Theatre BA Program

Concentration in General Theatre

Semester 1 at RICCredits
THTR 091: Portfolio Review0
THTR 178: Theatre Production1
THTR 440 or 441: Theatre History4
Cognate3
Second language if not taken4
Gen Ed Distribution Courses4
Total semester 1 credits:16
Semester 2 at RICCredits
THTR 091: Portfolio Review0
THTR 178: Theatre Production1
Connections Gen Ed course (Gen Ed Core Courses)4
THTR Elective3
Cognate3
Second language4
Total semester 2 credits:15
Semester 3 at RICCredits
THTR 091: Portfolio Review0
THTR 278: Theatre Production II1
THTR 440 or 441 Theatre History4
THTR Elective3
THTR Elective3
Cognate3
Total semester 3 credits:14
Semester 4 at RICCredits
THTR 091: Portfolio Review0
THTR 460: Seminar3
Cognate3
Gen Ed Distribution Courses (if not taken at Bristol)4
THTR Elective3
THTR Elective3
Total semester 4 credits:16
Total program credits:61

What You Need to Transfer to RIC

When you earn your Associate’s Degree in Theatre at Bristol, you will be able to complete the BA in Communication in 2 years at Rhode Island College. Learn how courses will transfer in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES). You may also request a preliminary evaluation of course transfer by emailing us your transcripts and intended major. Email transfer@ric.edu for a preliminary evaluation.

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