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University of Rhode Island - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Facilities

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 472
Campus Size 1,245 acres
Student Centers The Memorial Union
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Kingstown University Library
  • Kingstown University Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • The "Reserves" at the library (the only place they allow students to talk and eat)
  • Dorm rooms and lounges
  • The Emporium
  • The Quad on nice days
  • The Student Union
Bar on Campus None
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • 1930 Coffee House
  • Daily Grind coffee cart
  • In the Memorial Union
  • Reserves in the library
Movie Theater on Campus There is no movie theater directly on campus. However, different organizations will sometimes hold movie nights where students are able to view movies for a discounted price. There are also movie nights on the quad when the weather is nice.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

URI has a lot to offer students, and they have just about everything they need within walking distance. The Union is one of the most popular places for students on campus. Since there is a high volume of commuters at URI, it is a good place to go during downtime and in between classes. Residents also enjoy and benefit from all that the Union has to offer. Students can get food, play games, get their hair done, join or learn about student organizations, or just hang out, all in one building. Most students who live on campus do not need to go off campus to find what they are looking for because just about everything is accessible through campus facilities. The Emporium is another place that has a lot of stores and eateries for students to enjoy. Since the URI campus is in a somewhat remote area, it is essential that URI has a variety of things available for students in order to keep them coming back.

The campus has a lot of cool attractions, like the Ryan Center, which holds a lot of sporting events and concerts. Also, the gym is a great retreat for students who have some extra time and want to work out. Overall, there are few complaints about the facilities and activities on campus.

 

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elisex33

'13

Psychology & Counseling

2.3
C

Housing

I give housing a "C" because of the experiences attained by me and others. My housing wasn't the best. I didn't have hot water, a clean bathroom, or room to live. I was part of a forced triple in the oldest housing building. My RA was also very immature and never helped us out when we had a roommate problem. I wish they helped out more and made it more comfortable for the incoming students.

Aug 27, 2011

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Facilities at University of Rhode Island

shell1209

'14

International Business

4.2
A-

Nice Library

The library on campus is quite large and you can always find a nice study corner (except during finals week). The gym is relatively new and offers many different types of equipment. The quad, where many students' classes are located, is very pretty and has an old-ish feel with all of the stone buildings.

Jul 25, 2011

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Sabrinad11

'13

Education

3.5
B

Gym and Library Is Great, but Dorms Need Help

The classrooms I have been in are generally in great condition. The Gym is by far the best gym I have been in, and the Library is excellent.

But the dorms need work, they need to be renovated or something. There are constantly things going wrong in the dorms.

May 11, 2011

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Most students like to hang out at Union during the week. There are places to eat and games to play. There are pool tables and an arcade for students to enjoy. Kids will also just hang out on the Quad, which is just a grassy area in the middle of campus. On nice days, people will play Frisbee, sunbathe, or just relax. There are also special events held at URI. Plays are performed at the URI Theatre, guest speakers come, comedians perform, and concerts are held. During basketball season, everyone loves to go to the Ryan Center, show their Rhody spirit and support the team.

There is always something to do on campus. In between classes, students will study at the library, meet with friends at the Union, workout at the gym, go shopping or grab something to eat at the Emporium. There are also a number of events going on throughout the days for students to check out. There are workshops on diversity, art exhibits, and concerts. Venders are also known to come to URI and set up “mini malls” to sell various items such as posters, jewelry, and clothes. Everything that is not on campus, like a bar or bowling alley, is just down the line in Narragansett.

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