The Graduate Committee is a committee of faculty governance under RIC Council. The Graduate Committee reviews and approves proposals for new and revised curriculum and for policies related to graduate studies.
What We Do
The mission of the Graduate Committee is to oversee graduate curricula and programs, and to advance the interest of graduate programs and students at Rhode Island College.
Contact Information
Our Meetings
The Graduate Committee meets the first Friday of the month. Proposals are due approximately three weeks before the meeting date to allow the committee chair and the executive committee time to review the proposals.
2026–27 Graduate Committee Proposal & Meeting Dates
| Proposal Due Dates | Meeting Dates | Meeting Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 at 10 am | Zoom | |
| Friday, September 4 | Friday, October 2 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, October 2 | Friday, November 6 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, November 6 | Friday, December 4 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, December 4 | Friday, February 5 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, February 5 | Friday, March 5 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, March 5 | Friday, April 2 at 10 am | Zoom |
| Friday, April 2 | Friday, May 7 at 10 am | Zoom |