Feinstein School Undergraduate Application Windows
All undergraduate and second degree students who wish to complete a human development/community-based degree, an initial teacher certification degree, or our birth-5 years degree must be admitted to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD). To be admitted to the school, applicants must meet program-specific requirements and FSEHD requirements.
When to Apply
Applications are accepted for fall admission and spring admission. In order to be considered for these time periods, applications must be submitted during designated windows. The FSEHD Dean’s Office holds admission information sessions each semester for applicants to learn how to gather evidence needed for their application and to meet with a program coordinator.
Fall 2025 Admission
The application window for Spring 2025 admission into the Feinstein School is 05/16/25–05/21/25 and 08/08/25–08/11/25.
Helpful Resources
- FSEHD Initial Teacher Certification (Educator Preparation) Program Admission Requirements
- FSEHD Program Admission Checklist
- FSEHD Fall 2025 Admissions Slideshow
Rhode Island Background Check
Every FSEHD student who works with children/youth/adults must maintain a current BCI from the Attorney General’s Office. The BCI is required before entering a classroom or community space, virtually and/or face to face, whether observing, tutoring, teaching, and/or participating in any type of community activity. The FSEHD offers free BCI clinics to all FSEHD students. If students need to have a BCI conducted and are unable to attend one of the provided clinics, they are responsible for going to the Attorney General’s office and getting the BCI before they can be placed. BCIs will be submitted and maintained in Anthology.
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