BA Global Language and Area Studies at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Language and Area Studies (GLAS), with track options in Classical Studies or Japanese Studies. This 33-credit major is designed so that it can be completed in as little as two years for students who begin in their junior year – at minimum, it is typically only 9 total courses.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

The 33 credit major has been designed so that it can be completed in as little as two years for students who begin in their junior year – at minimum, it is typically only 9 total courses. All tracks share an introductory course (LAN 220) and a capstone course (LAN 420).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Complete 24 units and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 Complete URI 101

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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