The JAA is an agreement between ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) that allows CCRI students to easily transfer to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. Students can begin working toward one of many possible bachelor's program options at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú while earning their associates degree at CCRI. Although it's common for students to transfer from CCRI to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, the purpose of the JAA is to facilitate the transition from the associates degree at CCRI to the bachelor's degree at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú.
If you enroll in the Joint Admissions Agreement between CCRI and ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, and complete an associates degree from an approved CCRI program, you'll receive:
You are eligible to apply if you have earned fewer than 30 credits at CCRI and have never attended another college or university. In order to make the transition from CCRI to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú you need to have:
Our transfer admissions team will work directly with CCRI to request your official transcript. You do not need to request your own CCRI transcript.
If you've already decided on the major you'd like to pursue and you're ready to apply to the CCRI/ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú JAA, you can apply right now. If you'd like more information or have specific questions before applying, the JAA Advising Coordinator at CCRI is ready to assist you. Email the CCRI JAA Coordinator at jaa@ccri.com.
With numerous majors to choose from, the CCRI/ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Joint Admissions Agreement can be a great option for students to pursue their interest and get their degree quickly.
*Please Note: Enrollment in this program is currently suspended. While new JAA students may not enroll in the program, current students will be fully supported through program completion.
"JAA advisors were incredibly helpful and made me feel heard. They provided me with tools and resources to navigate the process and ease my doubts. Orientation day was informative and welcoming, I felt at home immediately...ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú's culture inspired me to become more involved...Now, I'm President of the Accounting Association and a member of the Student Support System. I just love ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú."
"I’ve been a part of the JAA program for over a decade and I’ve helped well over a thousand students transition to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. I have witnessed students combine majors and minors that fit their unique skills and interests, graduate with multiple undergraduate degrees, go on to graduate school, and, most of all, build a bond with the ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú community."
