Ocean State Review is a print journal affiliated with the University of Rhode Island, dedicated to publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, art, scholarship with a creative bent, and book reviews. The journal maintains a reading period from April 5 to November 30, during which unsolicited submissions are accepted. This call is specifically for poetry, and the journal's commitment to print publication underscores a curatorial investment in lasting, tactile literary artifacts. The review's affiliation with URI suggests an engagement with both academic and broader literary communities, though current URI students are ineligible to submit; alumni are welcome. The journal's editorial vision prioritizes high-quality writing that merits the permanence of print. While the submission process includes a $3 reading fee to offset production costs, the journal explicitly offers fee waivers for those who cannot afford it, signaling a commitment to accessibility. Payment for accepted work is one complimentary copy of the issue, with additional copies available for purchase at $10 each. This model reflects a traditional, non-monetary exchange that values the journal as a curated object rather than a commercial venture. Response times range from three months until the closing date, indicating a careful review process. The journal accepts submissions in Microsoft Word or PDF, though a Word-compatible version is required upon acceptance. This attention to format ensures consistency in the print production. The reading period's closure on November 30 means that submissions received after that date will not be considered until the next cycle. The journal's scope includes poetry alongside other genres, suggesting an interdisciplinary context that may appeal to poets whose work engages with visual art, scholarship, or narrative.