RI S2432

Rhode Island residents who have earned Eagle Scout rank from Scouting America or Gold Award from Girl Scouts of the USA would receive guaranteed admission to URI, Rhode Island College, and CCRI beginning Fall 2026

Applicants must meet minimum application submission requirements but are exempt from competitive academic criteria or selective admission thresholds

Automatic admission does not apply to specialized, capacity-limited, or accreditation-restricted programs such as nursing, engineering, pharmacy, or audition-based fine arts programs

Guaranteed admission does not include financial aid, tuition waivers, scholarships, or changes to residency requirements for in-state tuition

The Council on Postsecondary Education and public institutions may establish rules for documentation verification, deadlines, and admission notification procedures