CCRI to Providence College—Guaranteed
Eligibility
To be eligible for the GATA program, CCRI students must:
- Be enrolled in a CCRI program that is transferable to PC (see list of available programs)
- To begin the application process, complete Part I of the application
- Apply to the GATA program before you earn 45 credits at CCRI*
- Complete your CCRI associate’s degree within 5 years of your GATA application date
- Graduate CCRI with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Submit an Intent to Enroll Form during your final semester at CCRI
- Enroll at PC’s School of Continuing Education within two years of graduating CCRI
*includes transfer credit, college credits earned in high school from dual enrollment or enrichment courses, AP, or IB, or from CLEP, or military training
Approved Programs
Review the list of program agreements below. We strongly encourage you to submit your GATA application as early as possible in your CCRI academic career. We also recommend that you consult with a CCRI adviser and a Providence College School of Continuing Education (PCSCE) adviser on course selection each semester you’re at CCRI.
The tuition discount is good for five years from the date of your enrollment at PCSCE. To remain eligible for the discount, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and earn a minimum of 12 credits per academic year.
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PC/CCRI Approved GATA Transfer Agreements
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If you do not meet the qualifications for the GATA program, you are still eligible to apply to PC SCE via our standard transfer process.