Application Instructions & Deadlines

A completed application must include the following:

• A student application form, including your personal information, educational and work history and applicant statements. The applicant statements relate to why you wish to attend IYRS and what your goals are after completion of the program. You should feel free to provide additional information about your past experiences, projects, etc.
• An application fee of $75 (check written to IYRS).
• Two letters of reference, preferably from an employer or teacher. The person writing your reference letter should be able to list how long and in what capacity they have known you. They should also be able to attest to your ability to work well with others, work ethic, and ability to commit to a project. Additional information or comments are welcome. IYRS reserves the right to request additional letters of reference.
• A medical authorization form.
• Your official high school transcript, GED or college transcript. Transcripts can be obtained by calling your school and requesting they mail a copy to IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840, Attn: Admissions Department. If you are still in high school during application process, please ask your school to send your final transcript including graduation date and final grades when available.
• An interview with an IYRS representative. Once all of the above application materials have been received, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. It is strongly recommended that the interview take place in person here on the IYRS campus. However, if you are unable to visit IYRS an interview may take place over the phone.
• International applicants should complete the international student addendum and forward evaluated and translated transcript to IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840, Attn: Admissions Department.

You may also apply online. Applying online is easy to do and ensures quick and accurate transfer of your information to us.

You can also download an IYRS application form that can be submitted by mail or email.

Please contact our admissions staff by phone, (401) 848-5777, ext.203 or email admissions@iyrs.org if you have any questions about the admissions process or applications.

Application Deadlines

The Boatbuilding & Restoration Certificate program has a start date of September each year. The Marine Systems and Composites Technology programs have two start dates each year in September and March.  Applications are accepted year round. Our admissions committee reviews completed applications approximately once a month. In order to be considered for admissions, completed applications must be received. A completed application includes all of the required submissions listed below and an interview with a member of the IYRS admissions department

Class size is limited in all programs. In order to be considered for admission to the programs it is strongly recommended that your completed application be submitted as early as possible.

All applicants are notified of their status after the admissions committee has reviewed their completed application. Once a class is full, accepted applicants are placed on a waiting list.

All questions related to the application or admissions process can be directed to Ned Jones, Director of Admisions or by phone at (401) 848-5777, ext. 203.

Students are selected without regard to national or ethnic origin, race, sex, age, sexual orientation or religion and must be capable of benefiting from the training offered. Applicants must be seeking job training. All persons applying for admission must have completed high school or the equivalency and have the ability to understand written and oral instruction in the English language.

IYRS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools/Colleges (ACCSC).