Visit & Connect
If you are interested in learning more about IYRS’s full-time Certificate and Continuing Education programs, we encourage you to come for a tour of the facility. Informational tours are conducted by the Director of Admissions to familiarize visitors with our programs in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems and Composites Technology as well as our Continuing Education courses.
If you'd like to arrange a tour of our campuses and learn more about our programs, please contact our Director of Admissions by email, work phone (401) 848-5777, ext. 203 or cell phone (401) 588-1742.
Campus Tours
Tour are held at both campuses at 10AM on the following dates. Please contact our Director of Admissions by email to register for a tour. If you are unable to make these regularly scheduled tours, we would be happy to show you around at another time. Call (401)-848-5777x203 to schedule a tour.
- Newport, RI campus (home to the Boatbuilding & Restoration program):
- May 8 & 25, June 5 & 19, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21
- Campus location: 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI
- Bristol, RI campus (home to the Marine Systems & Composite Technology programs):
- May 15 & 29, June 12 & 26, July 31, August 14 & 28
Open Houses at IYRS
Attend one of our Open Houses and learn more about IYRS' training programs, the marketable skills we teach and career opportunities in the marine trades industry. You'll have a chance to tour our facilities and meet with instructors and students.
- Mar. 3: Marine Industry Career Day, 10am - 1pm, Newport Campus
- Apr. 3: IYRS Marine Systems & Composites Technology Programs, 4-7pm, Bristol Campus
- Apr. 18: High School Information Night & Open House - 5-7pm, Bristol Campus (5:30pm Financial Aid & Housing presentation)
- May 17: Admissions Open House - 5-7pm, Newport Campus (5:30pm Financial Aid presentation)
- Jul. 17: Bristol Open House / Information Session for Veterans - 4-7pm, Bristol Campus (5:30pm Discussion about Veteran's Benefits & Financial Aid)
- Jul. 19: Newport Open House / Marine Industry Information Session, 4-7pm, Newport Campus (5:30pm Talk about careers in the marine industry given by RIMTA)
IYRS at Boat Shows
IYRS will have a booth at the following boat show. Please stop by to chat with us and learn more about the school and our training programs.
For more information, contact our Director of Admissions by email or call (401) 848-5777, ext. 203.