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Roger Williams University provides over 45 majors and 70-plus minors, with campuses in Bristol and in the state capital of Providence, Rhode Island. Our students create powerful combinations of degrees, credentials, research and internship opportunities, study abroad programs, and are involved in clubs, organizations, and athletics. Graduating with a unique skill set and the passion to make an impact in their careers, our students become the changemakers and leaders our world needs next.

of students can easily graduate with a major and a minor. The RWU GenEd provides in-demand skills that will set you apart among employers.

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14:1 Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio

4,800 Total Students

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3,500 Full-Time Undergraduate Students

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of students get real-world experience such as internships, research programs and community-connected projects unique to each major.

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CONTINENTS Students can study abroad in over 27 countries across the globe.

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LOCATION MATTERS Our 143-acre waterfront campus provides spectacular views of the Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island, where you experience all four seasons. All full-time undergraduate students will attend classes in Bristol. With a second urban campus in the capital city of Providence, RWU locations serve as strategic launchpads where you learn, live, and immerse yourself in the area’s boundless cultural offerings and natural beauty.

Bristol is consistently ranked as one of the safest college town in the country and one of the top 25 Best Small Towns in America by Architectural Digest.

URBAN ACCESS The main Bristol campus is less than 20 minutes from Newport, 30 minutes from Providence, an hour from Boston, and around 3-1/2 hours from New York City. Direct flights are available to and from Providence’s T.F. Green International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. Direct bus lines that run to Newport and Providence stop right in front of the campus. For students enrolling from outside of the domestic Northeast, RWU provides a travel grant, on top of other merit- and need-based aid, to help offset travel costs. FAVORITE LOCAL RI ACTIVITIES T B us to Providence to enjoy the local music and art scene T H ang out, walk, bike, or picnic at Colt State Park T Hop on a ferry, cruise, or tour boat and travel to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket T R ent a bike (or bring your own) and explore the waterfront from the scenic East Bay Bike Path T S plash, swim, and sun at one of the many local beaches in Bristol, Middletown, and Newport T E xplore shops and restaurants down Hope or Thames streets T T our historic estates, acres of open farms, and mansions in Newport

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LEARNING FACILITIES THAT INSPIRE From maximizing our shoreline access to new state-of-the-art technology, labs, and learning spaces across our Bristol campus.

COASTAL LIVING Nearly half of our on-campus

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water view! Discover our unique Nearly half of our on-campus shoreline campus in Bristol., residence hall rooms have a a historic town full of activities water view! Discover our unique for each New England season. shoreline campus in Bristol, RI, a historic town full of activities for each New England season.

MORE DOING MEANS MORE LEARNING The RWU Internship Experience allows you to take pride in our engaged learning approach, which helps you to learn through research, internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on project-based work with local and global communities.

A COMMUNITY OF WELL-BEING Our campus provides you the places and spaces to focus on your whole self. From walking the shell path, joining clubs, and using the recreation center to playing sports competitively or just for fun, we are committed to your well-being.

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FIRST JOB, DREAM JOB

Our distinct General Education program is designed to create an experience that is uniquely your own and gives you the in-demand career skills employers look for.

FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT

POWERFUL COMBINATIONS

We are a comprehensive private university with over 45 majors and 70 minors that encourages you to combine your passions to make unique combinations and add to your skill set.

We know a college education is a significant investment. We commit over $81 million annually to financial aid.

$20,805

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REAL WORLD

EXPERIENCE At RWU, our dynamic learning environment brings the world into our classrooms and labs and puts you out in the community, giving you the skills and experience to set you apart in your career and life.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Hands-on learning is incorporated into every major and is designed to give you the skills that employers seek and prepare you for what the world needs next.

INTERNSHIPS The RWU Internship Experience builds opportunities for our students to explore different career paths, gain valuable professional experience, join research projects, and prepare to be career-ready upon graduation. We value hands-on experiences, so we don’t limit the number of internships for which you can earn college credit. 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. Internships often lead to full-time job offers! Recent Internships Google 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 See more: RWU.EDU/INTERNSHIPS

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

Our study abroad programs allow students to apply their scholarships and aid, making the cost the same or similar to studying on campus.

STUDY ABROAD With opportunities in more than 27 countries across six continents, students study abroad, for example, spending a semester in Florence or London or participate in a short-term program in Spain, Nepal, Ireland, Morocco, Belgium, Japan, or Belize.

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CARNEGIE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION This recognition acknowledges 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.

RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ALONG THE WAY The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) is committed to ensuring your success at RWU by providing diverse academic support services.

Advisors work closely with you and your faculty to develop academic plans, collaborate with colleagues in Student Life, touch base with the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), and cooperate with many other departments across campus. We offer advising, peer mentorship, international student services, and tutoring. Our student accessibility services team coordinates accommodations you may need. We help set you up for success at RWU.

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

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PEER MENTORSHIP New students are matched with an upper-class student mentor to assist with the transition to RWU. From tips on coursework to navigating around campus, you are supported. 10

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POTENTIAL PERSONALIZED AND OUTCOMES-FOCUSED GENERAL EDUCATION At some colleges, a “Core” curriculum requires all students to take a pre-defined set of courses. Alternatively, in a General Education (GenEd) approach, specific themes are required but a wider variety of courses can meet the requirement. The new RWU GenEd program embraces this approach, giving you more choice in an open curriculum across all our schools of study. The six learning themes of our GenEd provide you with the top in-demand skills that employers across all industries are looking for.

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH RWU’S HONORS PROGRAM The selective Honors Program is a unique academic and social community for qualifying students who love learning and want to take their academics to the next level. T Develop knowledge that makes a difference T Work alongside your community to create change T Travel abroad to benefit from global perspectives T D evelop lifelong friendships and professional connections T Be a leader

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DREAM JOB At RWU, we prepare you for a fulfilling life, starting from your first year, and continuing beyond graduation. We help you prepare for your dream job after graduation.

KICK START YOUR FUTURE CAREER The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) offers a range of programs and events every semester, including large-scale hiring events, panel discussions, mock interviews, workshops, and professional development sessions with employers and alumni. Through The Roger Connection web portal, you can interact with a vast network of Hawks around the world for mentorship, career advice, and personalized relationships in your field of interest. ONCE A HAWK, ALWAYS A HAWK! Even after you graduate, we will continue to support you, whether you’re researching job opportunities or considering a career change. Learn more at CCPD.RWU.EDU

96% PLACEMENT Our recent graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

MAX COLLINS ’26 Construction Management Apprentice at Windover Construction

Abida Mohammady ’25, M’26 Co-Founder of Shine Nova

Abida transformed her RWU education into a mission to expand opportunity for girls in Afghanistan. After earning her International Business degree and MBA, the graduate Commencement speaker co-founded Shine Nova, an online academy teaching English, financial trading, and practical skills. “Education is not just a personal achievement. It is a tool to open doors for those still waiting outside.”

Max turned hands-on learning into a career launch with Windover Construction’s Construction Management Apprenticeship Program. At RWU, the Construction Management major and Business minor built confidence through labs, competitions, campus leadership, and industry connections, earning national recognition along the way. “With preparation and persistence, you can turn challenges into achievements,” Collins said, crediting RWU for helping him take the next step.

CHELSEA KING ’26 Analyst at Goldman Sachs

After arriving at RWU undecided, Chelsea built a powerful combination of finance, mathematics, athletics, and real-world portfolio management that led to her dream job as an Analyst in Goldman Sachs’ Asset & Wealth Management division. Through RWU's Center for Advanced Financial Education, she learned that “teamwork is essential,” turning classroom preparation, leadership, and hands-on experience into a full-time career launch.

POWERFUL POWERFUL COMBINATIONS COMBINATIONS

Over 45 majors and 70 minors plus a flexible curriculum to blend passions to create powerful degree combinations.

“ You need a support system when you're in college, and that's what I found here. Professors, mentors, friends – there was always someone willing to help.”

POWERFUL COMBINATION Jayson Dixon ’25 Legal Studies + Philosophy (majors) + Physics (minor) • Serving in Peace Corps

Jayson Dixon, from Jackson, N.J., developed his powerful combination with a sense of purpose. Dixon double majored in Legal Studies and Philosophy with a minor in Physics. At RWU, Dixon joined the Real Estate Club, the Multicultural Student Union, the Hispanic and Latinx Student Association, and the Barbershop Club, and worked as a tutor, peer mentor, and admissions ambassador. These transformative experiences led Dixon to Bangkok where he is serving in the Peace Corps. After completing his service, Dixon plans to attend Yale Law School, where he has already been accepted. 22

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POWERFUL COMBINATION Jules Gerstner ’25 Chemistry + Biology (majors) + Visual Arts (minor) Ph.D. Student at Yale University

Jules Gerstner, from Carlisle, Penn., proved that passions to pursue at RWU are limitless. She majored in Biology and Chemistry and minored in Visual Arts. Gerstner was deeply involved in undergraduate research, joined WQRI and the Science Alliance, worked as a tutor, and served as the 2025 Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker. Gerstner, who is pursuing a doctorate in Chemistry at Yale, credits RWU with inspiring her drive to explore.

VISUAL ARTS

" [RWU faculty] are role models for me, for what I want to be. They're very compassionate, amazing at teaching and can convey complex material to students in a digestible way."

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GET INVOLVED You’ll feel a sense of belonging and be able to make an impact in our tight-knit, diverse community. You’ll find fellow Hawks who share your interests and backgrounds through our clubs, organizations, and affinity-based groups.

CLUBS

American Advertising Federation (AAF) 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) Art Club Association of General Contactors (AGC) Ballroom Dance Beach Clean Up Club Best Buddies Brainwaves Club Catholic Club CEO Entrepreneur Club Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) College Democrats Computer Science & Scripting Club Cheerleading Chess Club Commuters In Action Construction Management Club Cybersecurity & Intel Dance Club Design Club Drastic Measures (A Cappella) Engineers Without Borders Film Production Collaborative Fishing Club Forensic Science Club Future Teachers of America (FTOA) Green Building & Sustainable Construction

Habitat for Humanity Hawkettes Dance Team Hawkward (A Capella) Helping Hawks Institute of Electronics Engineering (IEEE) International Relations Organization (IRO) John Jay Society Knit & Crochet Club Mock Trial Music Club Neurodivergent Network Outing Club Photo Club Powerlifting Public Health Club Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) Psychology Club Real Estate Club Robotics Innovation Roger After Dark (RAD) Roger Spikeball Science Alliance Scuba Ski & Snowboard Stage Company Sustainability Club Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Table Top Gaming Club Virtual Design and Construction Women in Business Women in Construction Women in Justice Studies Yoga Club

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED From planning events on campus through our Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) to 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! 14

AFFINITY GROUPS Asian American Alliance Barbershop—Men of Color Group Black Diasporic Community Black Student Alliance Christian Student Fellowship Feminists United Global Hawks Global Scholars Program (International student adjustment vs. transition and mentoring) Hispanic and Latino Student Association (HALSA) Hillel Kinship Collective (Queer and Trans transition and mentoring) Muslim Student Association Peer Empowerment, Advocacy/Activism, & Community Engagement (P.E.A.C.E) Queer and Trans Community Strive Overcome Achieve Rise (SOAR) (first-gen transition and mentoring) Trans Affinity Group (TAG) Women of Color Club

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) The Hawks’ Herald (HH) InterClass Council (ICC) Multicultural Student Union (MSU) Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Student Senate WQRI 88.3 (WQRI)

MAJORS & MINORS

Find information about each club and events at HAWKLINK.RWU.EDU

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CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & NATURAL SCIENCES

Architecture Art & Architectural History Preservation Studies* Real Estate*

Applied Mathematics Aquaculture & Aquarium Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Data Science Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science Marine Biology Mathematics Physics Psychology Public Health Sustainability Studies

FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS & EDUCATION

UNDECLARED? 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. We offer abundant resources on campus to support you through this process from your faculty academic advisor to professional advisors and peer mentors.

Communication and Media Studies Creative Writing Dance Educational Studies Elementary Education English Literary Studies Film Studies* Food Studies* Gender and Sexuality Studies* Graphic Design History Journalism Music Painting, Drawing and Printmaking* Photography and Digital Media* Public Relations STEAM Education* Scultpure and Ceramics* Secondary Education Spanish Theatre* Undeclared (Academic Exploration Program) Visual Arts

MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Accounting Business Analytics* Business* Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing Sports Management SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science with specializations in Digital Systems and Customized Program of Study Construction Management Cybersecurity & Networking Electrical Engineering Engineering Customized Program of Study (e.g., Biomedical)

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Environmental Enginnering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES

Anthropology/Sociology Criminal Justice Forensic Science International Relations Legal Studies Political Science SCHOOL OF LAW

Juris Doctor Studies in Law, M.S.L. MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Architecture, M.Arch. Biotechnology, M.A. Business Administration, M.B.A. Business Analytics, M.B.A. Criminal Justice, M.S. Cybersecurity, M.A./M.S. Forensic Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Math Education, M.A. Preservation Practices, M.S. Public Administration, M.P.A. Real Estate, M.S. STEAM Education, M.A. Special Education, M.A. GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Cloud Computing Construction Management Cybersecurity Cyberspecialist Digital Forensics Leadership Middle School Certification Preservation Practices Public Management Real Estate Urban and Regional Planning

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

Architecture 4+2 B.S./M.Arch. Biochemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Biology/Biotechnology 4+1 B.S./M.S.† Biology/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Business Administration 3+1 B.S./M.B.A. 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. Cybersecurity 4+1 B.S./M.S. Legal Studies 3+3 B.S./J.D. MATH Education 4+1 B.S./M.A. Preservation Practices 4+1 (B.S. Minor/M.S.) Preservation Studies 4+1 B.S./M.S. Real Estate 4+1 (B.S. Minor/M.S.) Real Estate One-Year M.S. Special Education 4+1 B.S./M.A. STEM Education 4+1 B.S./M.A. † programs offered through an external partnership PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING TRACKS

Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Health Professions, General Listings with * after are some of our popular minors. Please note: Almost all majors can also be a minor.

To see all programs go to: RWU.EDU/GO/MAJORS

SAMPLE COMBINATIONS BY OUR STUDENTS

PUBLIC HEALTH + PSYCHOLOGY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION + SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ARTS & MATHEMATICS (STEAM) CRIMINAL JUSTICE + PSYCHOLOGY ARCHITECTURE + SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES DANCE + MARKETING SECONDARY EDUCATION + ENGLISH LITERATURE EDUCATIONAL STUDIES + SPANISH GRAPHIC DESIGN COMMUNICATION + ENTREPRENEURSHIP CREATIVE WRITING + ARTS MANAGEMENT FORENSIC SCIENCE + ANTHROPOLOGY + SOCIOLOGY MARINE BIOLOGY + CHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE + BUSINESS ANALYTICS LEGAL STUDIES + HISTORY BIOLOGY + ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT + BUSINESS POLITICAL SCIENCE + PHILOSOPHY MARKETING + PSYCHOLOGY ENGINEERING + MATHEMATICS MARKETING + SPORTS STUDIES FINANCE + ECONOMICS

HERE WE GO

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Staying active and engaged is important for physical and mental health. No matter your choice, there are many ways to get up and move at RWU. ARE YOU READY TO COMPETE? 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 walk on the shell path.

individual NCAA Championship appearances

Find information about intercollegiate athletics at RWUHAWKS.COM

RECREATION AND FITNESS Take advantage of RWU’s state-of-the-art, 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.

RWU Sailing was the 2024 College Sailing Team Race National Champion

CLUB SPORTS eSports (Coed) Golf (M) Gymnastics (Coed) Field Hockey (W) Ice Hockey (M) Lacrosse (M,W) Rugby (M,W) Soccer (M,W) Ultimate Frisbee (Coed) Volleyball (M,W) Wrestling (W) INTRAMURALS (Some popular offerings) Basketball Beach Volleyball Dodgeball Disc Golf Flag Football Floor Hockey Indoor Soccer Soccer Softball

VARSITY SPORTS NCAA Division III in the Conference or New England (CNE)

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

LIVING AT RWU When you live at Roger Williams University, you’ll discover an educational, safe, supportive, and fun community you’ll be proud to call home. A HOME FOR EVERY STUDENT There are seven different residential communities, each with a unique vibe. Traditional residential communities are just for our first-year students while returning students can choose from suites and apartmentstyle residences.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES This housing option is designed to help students get the most out of their first year by strengthening the connection between the classroom and the residence hall and helping the transition from high school to college. As a member of one of these communities, you will have the support and encouragement needed to make the most of your college experience.

To learn more about housing and Living Learning Communities visit RWU.EDU/LIFE-AT-RWU

“Every residence hall has its perks, first-year or not, they all make it easy to build community and grow.” – Nicholas Marsili ’25, Construction Management, Bristol, RI

OF ROOMS HAVE A WATER VIEW

UPGRADED DINING FEATURES RWU has transformed our Upper Commons Dining into a culinary destination, featuring our highlyranked Bon Appétit dining services. The new “Cook Your Own” station features state-of-the-art induction burners, along with a diverse array of global ingredients, encouraging you to be creative and attempt new dishes. Additionally, RWU upgraded an “Oasis” station, which will specialize in allergen-friendly options prepared separately by our skilled chefs, ensuring both safety and exceptional quality. EAT FARM-TO-FORK EVERYDAY Bon Appétit, our food vendor, cooks from scratch using the highest-quality fresh 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. Do you 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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“The new Commons is easier to navigate, and I see students using the Create Your Own station all the time, especially in the mornings. For friends who have food allergies, having a safe place to get meals made for them makes dining feel much more inclusive.” – Rheya Lasonde ’27 To see more about dining options visit RWU.EDU/GO/DINING

RWU TRADITIONS RWU hosts several celebrated traditions yearly, including an annual Surf and Turf Dinner in April. 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, Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year, and RWU's Global Fest. 27

YOU BELONG

AT RWU

At RWU, we welcome and value all expressions of diversity and identity. An integral part of our core values, we actively promote inclusion by offering institutional programs and supporting student clubs and organizations dedicated to diversity in all aspects of university life.

INTERCULTURAL CENTER (IC) The Intercultural Center facilitates transformative and community-building experiences that celebrate the diversity of our student body. We offer programing and support to foster a sense of belonging and enhance awareness of the rich cultural identities and strengths across the RWU community. QUEER AND TRANS RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY CENTER (QTRAC) As an extension of the IC, the QTRAC is the central hub for queer-centric student & employee enrichment and advocacy. QTRAC partners with RWU offices to help ensure that all students encounter as few barriers to full and authentic participation as possible. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS) ISSS supports students studying in the United States under an F-1 or J-1 visa. In addition, these services are open to students with U.S. citizenship who self-identify as international. ISSS supports undergraduate, graduate, and law students at RWU.

SPIRITUAL LIFE For those from a specific faith tradition, RWU encourages multi-faith learning and dialogues, service experiences, community building, and justice-seeking within campus life and beyond. Student groups and space to support community, student faith, and religious, and spiritual explorations

Hillel (Jewish Community)

Catholic Campus Ministry

Christian Student Fellowship

Prayer and Meditation Room

We are committed to promoting health and wellness on campus by providing wellness resources with compassion, professionalism, and excellence. We want all students to be holistically happy and healthy individuals who will succeed at RWU and beyond.

R.I. ranked #12 in nation for LGBTQ+ safety —safehome.org

Wellness Support Services on campus include but are not limited to: T Free Counseling Center T Health Services Office T Health Education Office Initiatives T H ealth and Wellness Educators (HAWE), a club for students interested in promoting healthy lifestyles FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUPPORT RWU’s S.O.A.R. (Strive, Overcome, Achieve, Rise) program is for first-year students who are the first in their families to go to college. Students will be mentored by faculty and will join a large community of students who will support and learn from each other. With first-generation specialized career advising through the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), RWU is committed to serving, supporting, and meeting students where they are.

WE ARE HERE

Rated a 4 out of 5 on the campus pride index for LGBTQ+ inclusivity on campus —campusprideindex.org

FOR YOU

STATE-OF-THE-ART SPACES

LEARNING PLATFORM Our learning platform extends 200 feet into the bay, providing 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 for coursework, water quality testing, and collecting aquatic organisms.

CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO SPACE Each of our 375 Architecture workstations in our Samsung Design Studio is outfitted with a 27” Samsung LED monitor where students can access cloud-based software using many devices that foster collaboration and teamwork spaces throughout the entire studio space. Each student will receive an individual studio space to work all four years.

MARINE BIOLOGY WET LAB A 3,000-square-foot research space with floor-to-ceiling tanks houses vibrant fire shrimp, schools of clownfish, and local coral as part of student 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 27,000-square-foot, three-story facility uses the latest industry tools and technology, with plenty of flexible collaboration spaces, project rooms, and study areas. Highlights also 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 two-story Construction Management Methods & Materials Lab where students can build an entire model house.

E.L. WIEGAND CENTER FOR ADVANCED FINANCIAL EDUCATION Experiential business education at Roger Williams University comes to life in the expanded Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFE), where finance students in the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business gain hands-on experience managing real investment portfolios in a trading room featuring Bloomberg technology.

MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Roger Williams University is investing in the future of business education with a new home for the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business. Featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, innovation labs, collaborative spaces, and technology-rich learning environments, the new facility in Global Heritage Hall will prepare students to think strategically, lead ethically, and solve real-world business challenges in a rapidly changing global economy.

“ The Shawmut Scholars program gave me early access to industry professionals, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community that helped shape my career aspirations.”

POWERFUL COMBINATION Jenifer Gomez ’25 Construction Management + Spanish (majors) + Business (minor) • Assistant Estimator at Shawmut Design and Construction

Jenifer Gomez, from Providence, R.I., graduated with a double major in Construction Management and Spanish, plus a minor in Business. Through RWU’s Shawmut Scholars Program, Gomez gained real-world experience and connections working with leading industry professionals, along with a full-tuition scholarship. From working on a major commercial build to shadowing project managers, she graduated prepared for career success and now works for Shawmut Design and Construction as a Construction Management Skills Trainee. 32

POWERFUL COMBINATION

Profile?

Rachel Cabral ’26 History (major) Global Communication + Public Humanities and Arts (minors) Pursuing a Master's in World History at Northeastern University

A first-generation student, transfer student, researcher, and published author, Rachel Cabral, from Cranston, R.I., turned her passion for history into a powerful combination of research, communication, public humanities, and community storytelling. As a History major with minors in Global Communication and Public Humanities and Arts, she presented at national conferences, published scholarly work, and served as lead researcher on the Freedom Seeker project, sharing the story of Thomas White with audiences beyond the classroom. Through faculty mentorship and hands-on learning, Cabral built a path toward graduate study and public-facing history research. For her, “An interdisciplinary background is almost like a hidden superpower – you learn how to connect with different audiences and speak in different ways.” program, “RWU helped me become my best self.”

“ At Roger Williams, I’m not just learning – I’m putting it into practice.”

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THE RWU VALUE

APPLY TODAY! WAVE THE FEE.

We want to make an RWU education work for you and your family. Using our Net Price Calculator, you can get a sense of your cost 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 and that funding is guaranteed for all four years. INVESTING IN YOU T All accepted students are automatically considered for our merit scholarships and grants of at least $18,000 per year. T Students who earn a 3.6 GPA or higher are awarded the Academic Excellence Grant of a $1,000 renewable 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. T Qualifying students may earn our Intercultural Leadership Ambassador (ILA) Scholarship, which covers 95% of tuition. T Students can secure a student job and/or internships from nearly 1,300 opportunities. T RWU scholarships and grants are guaranteed all four years of undergraduate education. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain good academic standing.

of students receive scholarships and/or need-based aid. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based awards.

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 can also speak with you directly in person, via Zoom, or over the phone.

A PERSONALIZED APPROACH 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 ensure that every family feels comfortable and confident in their higher education decision academically, financially, and socially.

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

2026-2027 RWU NEW STUDENT RATES FULL-TIME TUITION & FEES

STANDARD

ENGINEERING

ARCHITECTURE

Comprehensive Tuition

$47,928

$49,944

$53,544

Student Activity Fee

$400

Housing (standard double)

$10,064

Food (standard meal plan)

$8,568

TOTAL DIRECT COST

$66,960

$68,976

$72,576

RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

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

YOU + HAWKS THE MOST POWERFUL COMBINATION

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.

RWU HAS BEEN TEST-OPTIONAL FOR 10+ YEARS This means that submission of standardized test scores is optional for admission, as well as for consideration for merit scholarships and the Honors Program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS KEY DATES

TRANSFER APPLICANTS KEY DATES

August: Fall application opens

August: Fall & Spring applications open

November 15: Early action applications due + Honors Program preferred deadline February 1: Regular Decision Application Deadline RWU accepts the Common Application and offers Direct Admission through Niche

November 1: Priority Spring Application Deadline Rolling admission thereafter April 1: Priority Fall Application Deadline Rolling admission thereafter

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. RWU seeks students with a demonstrated capacity for academic achievement, participation in diverse activities, strength of character, and a sense of social responsibility. APPLY USING THE COMMON APPLICATION We strongly encourage you to explore the website (if you haven’t already) to see how easy and streamlined the process is at: WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG or YOU.RWU.EDU/APPLY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome students, like you, from all over the world and help them each step of the way. As we recognize many English language tests worldwide, please check our website to see the approved list. Also, accepted international students qualify for merit-based scholarships valued at 50% of standard tuition, housing, and meals. No separate application is necessary. For more information visit RWU.EDU/GO/INTERNATIONAL

TRANSFER STUDENTS We are dedicated to personally helping you navigate the transfer and enrollment process. We are well known for our high-touch experience in the classroom, but it starts the moment you reach out to learn more about transferring. We have a committed team of faculty and staff who are available to you at any step in the process. For more information visit RWU.EDU/TRANSFER

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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 @rwuadmission

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