Roger Williams University Viewbook

DIVE DEEPER, SOAR HIGHER

Students at Roger Williams University DIVE DEEP and immerse themselves in hands-on learning experiences on and off campus. Our students benefit from personal mentoring relationships with faculty that help them find their passion. At RWU, students get a real-world education and the ability to design powerful combinations of degrees and credentials, research, internships, and activities. With opportunities to solve global challenges and address social and environmental justice issues, we create the changemakers and leaders the world needs.

We give students the tools and confidence to lead fulfilling careers and lives, and make a positive impact in the world. Because we all SOAR HIGHER, together.

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STUNNING AND SAFE WATERFRONT LOCATION

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PAGE ROGER WILLIAMS, OUR NAMESAKE

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Learn a bit about our namesake, the radical and visionary 17th-century leader, Roger Williams and see how his legacy inspires our current day mission and purpose.

Discover our unique shoreline campus that provides amazing water views from just about every angle, situated in our historic hometown of Bristol, RI – a town that’s full of activities for each New England season.

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We know lectures can get boring quick (btw you won’t find large lecture halls at Roger).

We take pride in our engaged learning approach, which gives you the opportunity to learn through research, internships and apprenticeships plus hands-on project-based work with communities locally and globally.

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LEARNING FACILITIES THAT INSPIRE

From maximizing our shoreline access to state-of-theart technology and learning spaces, see some of the newest facilities on our Bristol campus.

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Learn about the career planning and support you’ll receive each year at Roger, our high placement rates following graduation, and our alumni that are doing great things. In fact, 96% of our 2022 graduates found success in employment or graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

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EXCITING PROGRAMS CREATE EVEN MORE POWERFUL COMBINATIONS We are a private liberal arts college that provides what employers are looking for – with over 45 majors and 70 minors, our curriculum allows you to combine your passions to create unique combinations that will give you an edge in the job market.

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TIGHT-KNIT CAMPUS COMMUNITY

Learn more about living on campus and the places and spaces where you can focus on your whole self, from walking the shell path, joining clubs, and using the recreation center, to playing sports competitively and just for fun, we are committed to your wellbeing.

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STRONG FINANCIAL SUPPORT

We know a college education is a significant investment. We commit over $60 million annually to financial aid – with 98% of students being awarded scholarships and/or need-based financial aid.

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See what’s next on your journey to becoming a Hawk. Learn about the value of an RWU education and the application basics so you can get started. We can’t wait to have you be a part of our community!

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RWU by the 4,943

Total degree-seeking students Roger Williams University 2022 enrollment

4,103

Undergraduate

546

School of Law

294

Graduate

OVER 45 MAJORS & 70+ MINORS Ranging from marine biology to architecture, and engineering to the arts.

5 Most Popular Undergraduate Programs • Architecture • Marine Biology • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Construction Management

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5 Most Popular Graduate Programs • Architecture • Forensic Mental Health Counseling • Criminal Justice • MBA (Business Administration) • Special Education

NUMBERS 98%

70+ CLUBS & ORGS Get involved, find your place, and make a difference.

OVER 35% of students study abroad in over 40 countries across 6 continents.

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR NEED-BASED AID All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based awards, worth up to 50% off listed tuition.

100% REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Our students get the experience that employers are looking for including internships, research programs, and hands-on, community-connected projects unique to each major.

100% OF CLASSES TAUGHT

BY PROFESSORS We do not hold classes in huge, impersonal lecture halls.

TUITION AND FEES Our standard tuition for 2023-2024 is $42,336.

Room and board is $16,690.

21% 96

BIPOC STUDENTS IN FIRST-YEAR CLASS

Our students found success in employment or grad school within only six months of graduation.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive community, affinity groups, Living Learning Communities, an Intercultural Center, and mentoring programs.

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LOCATION M AT T E R S Our main 143-acre campus provides spectacular views of Mount Hope Bay, in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island, named the #1 Safest College Town in America.

RWU’s unique coastal campus is a living laboratory for our teaching and research in everything from the blue economy to marine science and shellfish aquaculture, architecture and engineering, marine law and wind and renewable energy.

With a second urban campus in the capital city of Providence, our locations serve as strategic launchpads where you learn, live, and immerse yourself in research, internships, and career opportunities – and enjoy the boundless cultural offerings and natural beauty of our area.

In addition to our Bristol location, we also have a campus in Providence, RI, home of University College, which offers flexible programs in the trades as well as professional studies. We also host several graduate program classes and our Law School clinics in Providence.

All RWU students can get added value out of their experience by embedding a Certificate into their curriculum from University College. Our students take advantage of certificates in areas such as hospitality management, emergency medical training (EMT), and cybersecurity to complement their major and strengthen their resume.

The courses for these certificates satisfy electives, so no additional courses or time is required to graduate!

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Here are some of the ways we use our amazing waterfront: • Classes participate in hands-on lessons directly on the Bay aboard the InVinceable Spirit, our research vessel, to draw water samples, collect soil to analyze trace chemicals and much more.

• O ur state-of-the-art shellfish hatchery and tropical fish aquaculture facilities use salt water drawn straight from our shore and provide student opportunities to pioneer research and assist faculty members.

• The Marine Affairs Institute at our Law School is a leader in maritime policy and local, regional, national and international experts in marine law issues.

• Professors and students use the numerous water view spots across campus for outdoor class sessions and studying.

• In between classes, you can also enjoy the bay with free rentals for kayaking or paddle boarding.

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BRISTOL,

RWU’s location in Rhode Island puts us in the heart of New England and only a few hours from New York and New Jersey.

Our campus is just minutes from downtown Bristol – home to restaurants, ice cream shops, boutiques, and antique shops, the East Bay Bike Path, and Colt State Park. With miles of coastline, the town is known for its outdoor activities such as boating and biking. Rhode Islanders enjoy four very distinct seasons.

Direct flights are available to and from T.F. Green Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.

For students enrolling from outside of the domestic northeast, we provide a travel grant on top of other merit and need-based aid to help offset travel costs.

FAVORITE LOCAL ACTIVITIES: • Hang out at Colt State Park, take a walk, have a picnic, and make Tik Toks by the water • Hop on a ferry, cruise, or tour boat and travel to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket • Rent a bike (or bring your own) and explore the waterfront from the scenic East Bay Bike Path • Splash, swim and sun at one of the many local beaches in Bristol, Middletown and Newport • Take a stroll down Hope or Thames Streets and explore specialty shops • Tour historic estates, explore acres of open space and farms, and check out the mansions in Newport • Attend the annual Bristol Fourth of July parade; the oldest celebration of its kind in the United States • Take a quick ride using RI public transportation (RIPTA) into Providence to enjoy the local music and art scene

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WHO WAS ROGER WILLIAMS? At Roger, we draw inspiration from our namesake, the radical and visionary 17th-century leader, Roger Williams. His legacy inspires, informs and guides the ideals to which RWU dedicates our mission and purpose. Knowing a little about our namesake and how it influences our mission will help you understand how the legacy of Roger Williams influences our work on our campuses today.

We are a community that invites all voices to the conversation, which makes for vibrant classroom discussions. We value his principles of tolerance, inclusion, civic engagement, sustainability, and love of learning.

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Roger Williams founded the state of Rhode Island in 1663 as a haven for freedom seekers, and was well-known for his strong beliefs about the separation of church and state and his stances against the confiscation of native lands.

He was chased out of his native England and then, once in America, was exiled a second time from Massachusetts due to his “dangerous opinions” about tolerance, inclusion and individual freedoms.

He is often referred to as the “forgotten founding father” by historians because, nearly a hundred years after his death, his contributions became the foundation for the Declaration of Independence.

See how Roger Williams’ views and visions continue to be at the forefront of what we do.

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MORE DOING = MORE LEARNING At Roger, our dynamic learning environment puts the world in our classrooms and labs – and puts you out in the world – giving you the skills and experience to set you apart in your career and your life. Student learning goes beyond listening, reading and taking notes. Finance majors manage real-dollar portfolios in a state-of-the-art trading room; Marine Biology students take care of coral, clownfish, seahorses, shrimp and shellfish in our labs and hatcheries, and collect water samples from the bay aboard our 30-foot research vessel in Mount Hope Bay; Criminal Justice students tour a penitentiary and talk to inmates and staff; and project groups of students work with real local businesses and agencies to help solve their most pressing needs. Experiential learning opportunities are available in every major and are designed to give you the skills that employers seek and prepare you for what the world needs next.

INTERNSHIPS Combine your classroom learning with an internship for powerful results. For students in any major, internships allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-time practice and discover what it’s like to work in the industry among other professionals. Internships often lead to full-time job offers! At Roger, we value hands-on experiences so we don’t limit the number of internships you can have and get college credit for. Students have recently interned at companies and organizations such as the American Lung Association, R.I. Attorney General’s Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NASA, New England Patriots, Pfizer, Inc., R.I. Department of Environmental Management, Raytheon, Walt Disney World, and many more.

RESEARCH Undergraduate research is a distinctive part of a Roger Williams education – and research opportunities can even start in your first year! Whether you’re a Biology major testing new antiamoebic drug candidates, an Architecture major solving design challenges for firms from Boston to New York City, or an Engineering major researching how to improve the way that lasers function, you can dive beneath the surface with research that confronts social and environmental issues.

Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, perform independent research in labs and in the field, compete for grant funding, publish papers, present at conferences, compete in regional and national academic challenges, work on community-engaged research projects, and more.

STUDY ABROAD You have the world available to you – literally! Enrich your college experience by studying abroad, with opportunities in more than 27 countries across six continents. Across all our programs, over 35% of RWU students study abroad for a semester, a summer session, a winter term or an academic year, the knowledge and cultural experiences you’ll gain will help you soar in your future careers. Spend a semester in Florence or London or participate in a short-term program in places like Spain, Chile, Ireland, Morocco, Belgium or Belize. Our programs allow you to apply for scholarships and aid, making the cost the same or similar to studying on campus.

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CARNEGIE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION Recognizing RWU as a leader in community-engaged work and civic scholarship. RWU is one of only two institutions in Rhode Island, and one of only 359 colleges and universities nationally to hold this classification.

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YOUR INSPIRATION IN THESE PLACES

LEARNING PLATFORM AND RESEARCH VESSEL Extending 200 feet into the bay is our Learning Platform, which provides students with direct access to the bay for water sampling and biological collecting. An upweller system for oysters and other bivalves is maintained directly on our learning platform, and used for research in our shellfish program.

Our research vessel, the InVinceble Spirit, launches from the platform and is used for coursework, water quality testing, and the collection of aquatic organisms.

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MARINE BIOLOGY WET LAB Explore what it’s like to be a marine scientist or aquarist inside RWU’s Wet Lab, a stunning 3,000-square-foot state-of-the-art research space in our Marine and Natural Sciences building. Stepping inside the Wet Lab feels like walking into an aquarium, where its floor-to-ceiling tanks house vibrant fire shrimp, schools of clownfish, local coral, and many more organisms that student researchers are responsible for feeding and taking care of. Also, as part of their research, students record data and maintain the tanks and filtration systems, which are supplied with seawater directly from the campus shoreline of Mount Hope Bay.

RICHARD L. BREADY APPLIED LEARNING LABORATORIES The newest addition to our Bristol campus is the 27,000-square-foot, three-story, state-of-the-art Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories building, which is used by our Engineering, Construction Management, and Computer Science students. This cutting-edge facility is designed for unique hands-on learning using the latest industry tools and technology, with plenty of flexible collaboration spaces, project rooms, and study areas.

Highlights of the building include an Applied Engineering & Fabrication Lab, a Fluid Mechanics Lab, a Computer Science Software Experimentation Lab, an Electrical Engineering Lab, an Advanced Technology and Innovation Studio, a BIM/Virtual Reality Lab, an Emergent Technologies lab, a Mechanics of Materials Lab, and a Construction Management Methods & Materials Lab, which has a twostory construction management high bay with an overhead crane where students can build an entire model house.

E. L. WIEGAND CENTER FOR ADVANCED FINANCIAL EDUCATION Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a Wall Street trading room? You can in the E. L. Wiegand Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFE), a state-of-the-art trading room in the Gabelli School of Business, which is equipped with the latest software, large-screen TVs tuned to breaking financial news, Bloomberg technology, and an 8-foot, realtime stock ticker connected to global financial markets.

Finance majors manage four real-dollar portfolios and gain hands-on training that prepares them to work as financial analysts on Wall Street and other major financial centers across the globe.

CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO SPACE All Architecture students are assigned their own studio space starting their first year. Each of our over 375 workstations in our Samsung Design Studio is outfitted with a 27” Samsung LED monitor where students can access cloud-based software using a multitude of devices.

In addition, a recent renovation created collaboration and teamwork spaces throughout the entire studio space. This area is a buzz of activity both day and night!

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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Our students get the experience that employers are looking for from internships, research programs, and hands-on projects unique to each school and major.

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SOAR LIKE A HAWK We’re not just focused on getting you your first job. At RWU, we’re designed to prepare you for a fulfilling life. That means providing you with the skills to realize your full professional and personal potential.

We believe that your preparation for life after college is an ongoing process that starts in your first year and continues as a partnership over the course of your college career and beyond. An investment in an RWU education gives you all the ingredients for success.

Whether it’s securing internships or writing your resume, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) will help guide you during your time at RWU and beyond. The center provides comprehensive support to current students and alumni in launching and advancing their careers. Your

support from CCPD starts in your first semester and stays with you every step of the way.

96%

AVERAGE PLACEMENT Our 2022 graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

We prepare you for landing that dream job after graduation. The CCPD provides a full suite of programs and events each semester including large-scale hiring events and fairs, panel discussions, mock interviews, workshops and professional development sessions involving employers and alumni.

Get connected to a robust network of Hawks through The Roger Connection for mentorship, career advice, and personalized connections in your field of interest.

Once a Hawk, always a Hawk! Even after you graduate, CCPD will continue to support you, whether you’re researching job opportunities or considering a career change.

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OUR ALUMNI DO AMAZING THINGS TIM BAXTER ’83, former president and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America and former chairman of RWU’s

Board of Trustees, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. “This university took a chance on me as a student, offered me many opportunities and then gave me the post-graduation confidence I needed to be successful,” Baxter said.

ELIZABETH LEMASTERS ’10, microbiologist, quality and

compliance specialist, and laboratory manager at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA, majored in Chemistry at RWU. “With so much of the education at Roger Williams University, you’re put into positions that take you outside of your comfort zone – not knowing what challenges may arise and having to make decisions on your feet, and that’s excellent preparation for real-world experiences,” LeMasters said.

“Roger gave me the foundation to move on to grad school (and my career).”

CARLA PUCHINI ’17, an associate at Goldman Sachs in New York City, NY, majored in Finance at RWU and served as the managing

director of the University’s Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFE) during her senior year. “A lot of people are looking for experience, and you can’t get experience unless you get a job or do an internship. The RWU Finance program offers both. CAFE replicates industry, so you get real-time, industry-like hands-on experience. That was one of the most beneficial things I’ve done in my entire four years of college.”

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TONYA HARRIS ‘02, executive director of the Rhode Island

Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Warwick, RI, majored in Criminal Justice at RWU. “Throughout my career I have always been involved in community public awareness matters and issues that affect our state and communities of color in particular. I knew that I wanted to continue on with community work. My experience at Roger Williams helped mold my path into where I am today.”

TODD RECHLER ’93, chief construction and development officer of RXR Realty in New York City, NY, is a member of RWU’s Board

of Trustees.RWU has “superlative programs in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, natural sciences and law,” Rechler said.

“As an RWU alum, I know the depth of character the community demands and am proud that RWU will educate the next generation of industry leaders.”

ABIGAIL CLERMONT ’19 ’20M, program control analyst in the NASA SCaN Program in Washington, D.C., majored

in Business Management and then received her MBA in RWU’s 4+1 program. “The entire MBA program was awesome. All the professors were very helpful,” Clermont said. “It definitely helped to take finance classes, accounting, and all the Excel analytics classes at RWU. Those prepared me for my job because I have to make sure things balance in accounting and finance.”

ELIAS CHRISTO ‘18 ‘20M, a designer at Hutker Architects, Inc. in Falmouth, MA, majored in Architecture. “I underestimated how my

professional network would expand from being a student. I was fortunate enough to now have two internships with two different professors, as well as do freelance work for others. In the professional architecture community, Roger Williams has some serious name recognition and firms have always told me that they’ve had great experiences hiring and working with Roger Williams students and alumni.”

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Tap into your passions and create your unique advantage by adding a minor or double major!

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of students have the opportunity to graduate with at least one major and minor

At RWU, we encourage you to combine your passions! Our academic programs allow space for an additional major and/or minor to give you the skills and diverse experiences that will set you up for success. With 50 majors and 70+ minors you can mix and match from a wide variety of programs. Plus, creating your own powerful combination of programs is something your future employer will value and be looking for!

A recent report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (aacu.org) shared employer views on what matters most to success. What came through loud and clear was that employers highly value students who studied a variety of academic topics and disciplines. So creating your powerful combination of study at RWU will help provide the tools you need to succeed at teamwork and communication in the workplace.

And don’t worry about having to figure out your academic plan all on your own - you’ll receive personalized attention at Roger. Here, you’re not a number. We will help you reach your goals and support you along the way.

You’ll get individualized support from your professors and advisors, and our staff in the Center for Student Academic Success and Center for Career and Professional Development are available for you whenever you need them.

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START IMAGINING WHAT YOUR UNIQUE PATH AT RWU CAN BE! HERE’S JUST A SAMPLING OF COMBINATIONS BY OUR STUDENTS: Criminal Justice + Psychology Architecture + Sustainability Studies Dance + Marketing Public Health + Psychology Marine Biology + Chemistry Marketing + Sports Studies Political Science + Philosophy Construction Management + Business Engineering + Mathematics Architecture + Computer Science Biology + Environmental Science Graphic Design Communication + Architecture Elementary Education + Science, Technology, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Legal Studies + Political Science Marketing + Psychology Finance + Marketing Secondary Education + English Literature Creative Writing + Arts Management Legal Studies + History Educational Studies + Modern Languages

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HONORS PROGRAM

welcomes 80 new students each year

MAJORS & MINORS

OVER 45 MAJORS AND 70+ MINORS PLUS A FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM TO BLEND PASSIONS TO CREATE POWERFUL DEGREE COMBINATIONS. CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Architecture Art & Architectural History

FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS & EDUCATION Academic Exploration Program Communication & Media Studies Creative Writing Dance Educational Studies Elementary Education English Literary Studies Film Studies* Food Studies* Gender and Sexuality Studies* Graphic Design Communication History Journalism Modern Languages Music Painting, Drawing and Printmaking* Philosophy Photography and Digital Media* Public Relations Sculpture and Ceramics* Secondary Education STEAM Education* Visual Arts

MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Business* Business Analytics* Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing Sports Studies*

Listings with * after are some of our popular minors.

Please note: Almost all majors can also be a minor.

SCHOOL OF LAW

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Juris Doctor Studies in Law, M.S.L.

Architecture, M.Arch Business Administration, M.B.A. Criminal Justice, M.S. Cybersecurity, M.S. Forensic Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Leadership, M.S. Preservation Practices, M.S. Public Administration, M.P.A. Real Estate, M.S. Special Education, M.A.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Computer Science Construction Management Engineering Civil Computer Electrical Mechanical Customized Program

SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES Criminal Justice Cybersecurity & Networking Forensic Science Legal Studies Security Assurance Studies

FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & NATURAL SCIENCES Anthropology + Sociology Applied Mathematics Aquaculture & Aquarium Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science International Relations Marine Biology Mathematics Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Sustainability Studies

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS Architecture 4+2 B.S./M.Arch.

Biochemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Biology/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Business Administration 4+1 B.S./M.B.A. Business Law 3+3 B.S./J.D. Chemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Criminal Justice 4+1 B.S./M.S. Legal Studies 3+3 B.S./J.D. Preservation Studies 4+1 B.S./ M.S. Real Estate One-Year M.S. Special Education 4+1 B.S./M.A. † programs offered through an external partnership

PRE-HEALTH ADVISING TRACKS Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medical Lab Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Health Professions, General

STILL EXPLORING ALL YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS? Undecided? No problem! We’ve got you covered.

Our Academic Exploration Program is designed to support you completely and help you ultimately land on a major or a combination of programs based on your strengths and interests. You’ll discover the programs, courses and career paths that fit your passions and future goals. And don’t worry, there is time to explore. Our flexible curriculum will allow you to get a hands-on and real look into potential majors while still remaining on a four-year path to graduation!

You won’t be on this journey of discovery alone. We offer abundant resources on campus to support you through this process from your faculty academic advisor to professional advisors and peer mentors in the Center for Student Academic Success and staff in the Center for Career & Professional Development.

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I came to Roger Undeclared and was looking around for a major. I took a Construction Management class and realized I loved what I was learning. I talked to my deans about majoring in Construction Management, and that is what really won me over.

JOHN CHAVE ‘21 Major: Construction Management Assistant Project Manager at Pariseault Builders in Cranston, RI

I came into Roger Undeclared. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I originally thought I wanted to be a history teacher. I took a Business 100 course and a course with Professor (Geraldo) Matos. He propelled me into Marketing. I really liked it.

JULIA MCGETTIGAN ‘22 Marketing & History double major, pursuing MBA at RWU

The staff at the Center for Student Academic Success helped me find my major. They helped me transition to the School of Business, and helped me understand what to expect out of my major, minor, and core concentration. You do not have to worry about coming here Undeclared.

The staff here are amazing.

MATTHEW LYMAN, ‘25 Economics Major

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RECEIVE SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) helps ensure your success at Roger by offering a wide range of academic support services, working closely with you and your faculty to develop academic plans, collaborating with colleagues in Student Life, touching base with the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), and many other departments across campus.

This is where you’ll come if you are looking for advising and peer mentorship, international student services, student accessibility services, and tutoring.

Our student accessibility services team at CSAS also advocates and coordinates any physical or learning accommodation you may need. At Roger, we make sure you have the services that will help set you up for college success.

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MORE THAN 20,000 TUTORING HOURS FOR WRITING, MATH, AND SCIENCE ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY, FREE TO OUR STUDENTS.

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We like to say that we are the perfect size to make personal connections and get involved easily while still offering tons of opportunities across a wide variety of interests.

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GET INVOLVED

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Our tight-knit community helps you find a sense of belonging and make an impact.

Through our clubs, organizations, and affinity and identify-based groups, you’ll find fellow Hawks who share your interests and backgrounds. You’ll have opportunities to become a leader and make your stamp on our University.

There are so many ways to get involved - from planning events on campus through our Campus Entertainment Network (CEN), helping solve food insecurity locally through our Food Recovery Network, exploring the local waters as part of the Scuba club, or becoming a campus leader by joining the Student Senate - to name just a few!

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InterClass Council

Sexuality and Gender Alliance

Cheerleading Team Food Recovery

WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN CLUB? WE ENCOURAGE THAT TO!

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) The Hawks’ Herald (HH) InterClass Council (ICC) InterResidence Hall Association (IRHA) Multicultural Student Union (MSU)

National Residence Hall Association (NRHH) Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Student Senate WQRI 88.3 (WQRI)

AFFINITY AND IDENTITY-BASED GROUPS AND CLUBS

Involvement Fair

Africana Student Coalition (ASC) Barbershop - Men of Color Group Black Diasporic Community FEM Society Global Hawks Global Scholars Program (International student transition and mentoring) Hispanic and Latino Student Association (HALSA) Hillel Kinship Collective (Queer and Trans transition and mentoring)

Peer Empowerment, Advocacy/Activism, & Community Engagement (P.E.A.C.E) Providing Awareness and Victim Empowerment (PAVE) Queer and Trans Community Sisterhood - Women of Color Group Strive Overcome Achieve Rise (SOAR) first-gen transition and mentoring Trans Affinity Group (TAG) Women of Color Club

CLUBS American Advertising Federation (AAF) Add Nothing American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) All Paws In Alternative Entertainment Analytics Club American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Army (ROTC) Art Club Association of General Contactors (AGC) Ballroom Dance The Brain Club Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) Cheerleading Chorus Christian Student Fellowship College Democrats College Republicans Commuters In Action

Dance Club

Construction Management Club Cybersecurity & Intel Dance Club Drastic Measures (A Cappella) Engineers Without Borders Film Production Collaborative Fishing Club Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children (FIMRC) Food Recovery Network Future Teachers of America (FTOA) Habitat for Humanity Hawkettes Dance Team Helping Hawks Institute of Electronics Engineering (IEEE) International Relations Organization (IRO) John Jay Society Marine Science Club Mock Trial Musicians’ Guild Music Studio

Outing Club Paintball Club Photo Club Pre-Health Club Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) Psychology Club Residential Construction Rotaract Robotics Innovation Rhythm and Roots Science Alliance Scuba Send It On Ski & Snowboard Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Stage Company Sustainability Club Society of Women Engineers (SWE) True Crimes Club Women in Business Women in Construction

ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Chi (Alpha Chapter) Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Signma Lambda Beta Beta Beta Beta Gamma Sigma Delta Sigma Pi Eta Sigma Pi Lambda Epsilon Chi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Beta Delta (Epsilon Rho Chapter)

Phi Delta Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha (Phi Lambda Chapter) Psi Chi Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Lambda Chi Tau Sigma Delta (Beta Tau Chapter) SigmaTau Delta Tau Sigma Delta University Honors Program

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Staying active and engaged is important for physical and mental health. No matter what you choose, there are tons of ways to get up and move at RWU. Looking for something competitive? Play a NCAA Division III sport in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), join one of our club sports, or check out intramural offerings. You can also enjoy a wide variety of additional and flexible opportunities. Sign up for a fitness class at the recreation center, head to the pool, jump in a kayak, or take a walk on the shell path.

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VARSITY SPORTS Baseball (M) Basketball (M,W) Cross Country (M,W) Equestrian (Coed) Field Hockey (W) Golf (M) Lacrosse (M,W) Sailing (Coed) Soccer (M,W) Softball (W) Swimming (M,W) Tennis (M,W) Track & Field (M,W) Wrestling (M) Volleyball (W)

CLUB SPORTS eSports (Coed) Gymnastics (Coed) Ice Hockey (M,W) Rugby (M,W) Ultimate Frisbee (Coed) Volleyball (M) INTRAMURALS (SOME POPULAR OFFERINGS) Basketball Beach Volleyball Dodgeball Disc Golf Flag Football Floor Hockey Indoor Soccer Soccer Softball

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RECREATION AND FITNESS

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Take advantage of RWU’s state-of-theart, 9,000-square-foot recreation center, a wide variety of group exercise classes, and an Aquatic Center that features an eight-lane, 25-yard pool with both one-and threemeter diving boards.

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Bon Appétit hosts several celebrated traditions each year, including Lobster-Steak Dinner in April, where students choose from a seasoned steak or sizzling lobster dinner, complete with all the fixings. During Late Night Breakfast, held on the last day of classes each semester, faculty and staff serve students breakfast for dinner.

Special dinners are also made for Ramadan, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year.

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BON APPÉTIT! We’re known for our food! Just ask our students when you come to campus!

I LOVE RWU BECAUSE OF THE FOOD. IT IS SO NICE HAVING SO MANY CHOICES EVERY DAY. — KATE TENNEY ‘23

Bon Appétit, our food vendor, cooks from scratch using the highest-quality fresh food ingredients, so you can feel good about eating well. As part of our Farm-to-Fork program, over 20% of our food comes from owner-operated farms and ranches within 150 miles of campus.

We have sit down, and grab-and-go locations across campus. Have a dietary restriction or allergy? We’ve got you covered, our chefs will personally work with you on a delicious menu plan.

Need caffeine or energy? We have Starbucks in Global Heritage Hall, and some awesome fresh juice smoothies, made to order at the Hawk’s Nest in the Recreation Center.

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COASTAL LIVING at

ROGER

One of the most stunning aspects of campus is that we’re located on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay. Not only do many rooms have a great view of the bay, all residences have green spaces and outside areas where you can soak up the view.

And, the very best part of living on campus is the company you will get to share with your friends and neighbors.

Our residential communities offer a variety of living options, including single rooms, doubles, triples, and even a few quads and quints. We also have a number of apartment and suitestyle living arrangements for our third and fourth year students.

We also offer Living Learning Communities (LLCs) which are small groups of students who live and learn together in communities organized around identity, topics or academic programs. These communities are designed to strengthen the connection between the classroom and the residence hall, and to help in the transition from high school to college.

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NEARLY HALF OF OUR ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL ROOMS HAVE A WATER VIEW

95%

OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

75% OF THE

UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION LIVES ON CAMPUS

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RESIDENCE AREAS

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AN RWU EDUCATION HAS INCREDIBLE VALUE

We want to make an RWU education work for you and your family. By using our Net Price Calculator, you can get a sense of what your cost will be after scholarships and financial aid. This is a more realistic idea versus the “sticker price,” as nearly all RWU students qualify for some type of funding. We offer competitive packages that can include scholarships, grants, work-study, and other types of financial aid.

We are committed to working with you to develop a financial pathway to and through the university. We want to make sure that every family feels comfortable and confident in their higher education decision academically, financially, and socially.

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• 98% of students are awarded RWU scholarships and/or need-based financial aid • All accepted students are automatically considered for our merit scholarships worth up to $23,000 • We’re proud to have increased our institutional financial aid budget by 52% over the last five years • RWU guarantees our institutional funding for all four years of your undergraduate enrollment • Returning RWU students who earn a 3.6 GPA or higher are awarded the Academic Excellence Grant This is a $1,000 award applied to each year of qualifying performance that can result in up to $6,000 in additional grant aid during a four-year program • Qualifying students may earn our Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Scholarship (ILAPS) which covers 95% of tuition • In addition, students can secure a student job and/or internships on campus – we have nearly 1,300 opportunities

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FAFSA Priority Deadline for all applicants: February 1 RWU FAFSA Code: 003410 Visit RWU.EDU/GO/FABASICS

PERSONAL CONSULTATION Our financial aid staff is also here to talk with you directly in person, via zoom, or over the phone.

CALCULATE ESTIMATED COSTS Get a sense of cost and affordability before applying for admission. Complete our financial aid calculator to get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility and net price.

Visit YOU.RWU.EDU/CALCULATOR

2023-2024 RWU NEW STUDENT RATES FULL-TIME TUITION & FEES

STANDARD RATE

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ARCHITECTURE

COMPREHENSIVE TUITION $42,336 $44,112 $47,304 STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE

$330

$330

$330

ROOM (STANDARD DOUBLE)

$9,320

$9,320

$9,320

BOARD (STANDARD MEAL PLAN)

$7,370

$7,370

$7,370

ROOM AND BOARD SUBTOTAL

$16,690

$16,690

$16,690

$59,356

$61,132

$64,324

RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

TOTAL DIRECT COST

Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information as rates for the next academic year are approved and posted.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TO JOIN ROGER! We look for students from a variety of backgrounds, with diverse interests and involvements, who are excited about learning, and ready to discover their highest potential. We are here to support you every step of the way from the very beginning of the admission process, during your time as a student, and throughout your life and career as an alum.

WE CARE ABOUT THE WHOLE YOU

We look at each and every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement - and always in the context of your personal, school, and local environment. The University seeks students with a demonstrated capacity for academic achievement, participation in diverse activities, strength of character and a sense of social responsibility.

WE’VE BEEN TEST-OPTIONAL FOR YEARS

RWU has been test-optional for more than 10 years. This has been a tried-and-true policy for a very long time for us. This means that submission of standardized test scores is optional for admission, as well as for consideration for merit scholarships and the Honors Program.

APPLY USING THE COMMON APPLICATION We strongly encourage you to explore the site (if you haven’t already) to see how easy and streamlined the process is at

www.commonapp.org OR you.rwu.edu/apply

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APPLICATION DEADLINES (FALL) Early Action (EA): Regular Decision (RD): November 15 February 1 NOV 15

FEB 1

These application plans are non-binding. You’ll have until May 1 to make your enrollment decision.

Applying EA allows you to receive an earlier admission decision (about 4-6 weeks after your app is complete). RD allows more time to prepare your app or ensure senior grades are considered, and decisions are communicated on a rolling basis.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students - only for whom English is not the primary language or primary language of instruction – are encouraged to submit official English language test scores to receive consideration for the best admission pathway for their level of English proficiency: direct admission, the RWU ESL Bridge Program, or our conditional admission option.

As we recognize a wide number of tests from around the world, please check our website to see the approved list.

For more information visit rwu.edu/go/international

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Certain academic programs require additional materials in the admission review. For example, a portfolio for Architecture is required and for Dance/Performance Studies, there is an audition process.

For a full list of these requirements, please visit: you.rwu.edu/requirements

THE UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

Academically talented incoming first-year students may apply to the University Honors Program through the Common Application or online at honors.rwu.edu. Students interested in Honors are highly encouraged to apply under our EA application deadline to receive full consideration.

For more information visit honors.rwu.edu

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CONNECT WITH US Visit our stunning campus. In-person and virtual options include information sessions and student-led tours, open houses, financial aid sessions, special admission and academic sessions, and admission interviews.

» www.rwu.edu/visit

APPLICATION DEADLINES Apply Early Action by November 15 or Regular Decision by February 1.

» www.commonapp.org/explore/roger-williams-university

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Find out what’s happening on campus, keep current on deadlines, hear from current students, and even win merch. @rwuadmission

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One Old Ferry Road Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 USA Roger Williams University and Roger Williams University School of Law do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis in admission to, access to, employment in, and treatment in its programs and activities.