PS You should prepare your statement in a word processing program and then copy and paste your statement directly into the space provided. Formatting features such as bold and italics are not supported. Tell us your professional goals, where you want to be when you complete the MESM program, what your passions are, what attracts you to the program, and why you are an exciting candidate for MESM. Additional guidelines to help you prepare your statement are provided here.(http://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/writing-a-personal-statement/) Fee Application Fee – nonrefundable $65 application fee payable by credit card or electronic check. Applications cannot be processed until the $65 fee is paid. RL Two letters are required. Enter the names, e-mail addresses and date of your request for each referee. The referees will receive instructions for uploading their letters to the online system. Referees will receive this message from the application system immediately after you save your application with their names and e-mails entered. We recommend you notify your recommenders beforehand because the messages sometimes go to SPAM or Trash folders if security settings are high. Transcript Submitting non-electronic items (transcripts) to the MESM coordinators.Address all supplemental materials to:University of Rhode Island. ATTN: MESM PROGRAM 106 Coastal Institute in Kingston 1 Greenhouse Road University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881