Business Analytics | LegalStudies+ History | Biology+ Environmental Science | Construction Management+Business | Political Science | Marketing+ Sports Studies | Finance+Economics | Public Health+ Psychology | Elementary Education+ Science, Technology,Arts& Mathematics Sustainability Studies | Dance+ Marketing | Secondary Education+ English Literature | Educational Studies+ Spanish | Graphic Design Communication
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.
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80 Clubs & Organizations
7 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.
Residential facilities
14:1 Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio
3,500
Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,800
Total Students
26%
First generation students
99%
$78 receive scholarships and/or need-based aid. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based awards.
MILLION RWU annual commitment to financial aid.
95%
of first-year students live in on-campus housing
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Students can study abroad in over 27 countries across the globe.
100% of students get real-world experience such as internships, research programs and community-connected projects unique to each major.
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Average Class Size
96%
Placement rate six months after graduationbased on most recent data.
24 Varsity Sports (NCAA Division III, ICSA, IHSA)
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 was ranked as the safest college town in the country by safewise.com and one of the top 25 Best Small Towns in America by ArchitecturalDigest.
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 Bus to Providence to enjoy the local music and art scene
T Hang 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 Rent a bike (or bring your own) and explore the waterfront from the scenic East Bay Bike Path
T Splash, swim, and sun at one of the many local beaches in Bristol, Middletown, and Newport
T Explore shops and restaurants down Hope or Thames streets
T Tour historic estates, acres of open farms, and mansions in Newport
NEARLY HALF OF THE RESIDENCE
HALL ROOMS HAVE A
WATER VIEW
8 THINGS THAT MAKE
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HAWKS SOAR HIGH
96% of our recent graduates found success in employment or graduate school within six months of graduation.
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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.
3 THE RWU DIFFERENCE
CO ASTAL LIVING
Nearly half of our on-campus residence hall rooms have a water view! Discover our unique shoreline campus in Bristol., a historic town full of activities for each New England season.
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A COMMUNITY OF WELL-BEING
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT
We know a college education is a significant investment.
We commit over $78 million annually to financial aid.
$21,868
Average tuition cost after financial aid for undergraduate students (based on standard tuition).
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.
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.
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.
Our study abroad programs allow students to apply their scholarships and aid, making the cost the same or similar to studying on campus.
RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPP ORT 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.
RWU.EDU/GO/CSAS MORE THAN 20,000 TUTORING HOURS FOR WRITING, MATH, AND SCIENCE ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY, FREE TO OUR STUDENTS.
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.
REACH YOUR FULL 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.
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
100% OF NEW STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED A PEER MENTOR THEIR FIRST YEAR
T Work alongside your community to create change
T Travel abroad to benefit from global perspectives
T Develop lifelong friendships and professional connections
T Be a leader
DREAM JOB LAND YOUR
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.
Christain Barbosa ’24
DSG Tax Associate at Ernst & Young
Christain’s journey at RWU began with a powerful combination of Accounting and Psychology and culminated in a full-time role with one of the Big Four. His summer internship at Ernst & Young offered hands-on experience and opened the door to a career in professional services. “It was a great experience as I was part of a team and doing work that associates were working on. They treated me like a regular employee and offered me a full-time position at the end of the internship.”
Hannah Leonard ’24
Evidence Technician for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in Prescott, Ariz.
Hannah turned her passion for Forensic Science into a profession through hands-on internships and applied research. With fieldwork at the Rhode Island State Crime Lab, Rhode Island State Police, and RWU’s Justice System Training and Research Institute, Hannah built the experiences – and confidences –that helped land her job in Arizona. “My internships helped me apply course knowledge to real-world cases and solidify my career direction.”
Riley King ’25
Production Forms Intern at Wunderite Riley majored in Computer Science and Cybersecurity & Networking, bringing his passions to life by founding the Computer Science and Scripting Club, leading RWU’s team in the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, and developing his own app. “RWU gave me the freedom to explore different fields and apply what I’ve learned in real-world scenarios. When you put [learning] into practice is when you truly grow.”
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!
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)
Find information about each club and events at HAWKLINK.RWU.EDU
Want to create your own club? We encourage that too!
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.
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-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING TRACKS
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre Medical Lab Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
MAJORS & MINORS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Cloud Computing
Construction Management
Cybersecurity
Cyberspecialist
Digital Forensics
Leadership
Middle School Certification
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)
Mechanical Engineering
Preservation Practices
Public Management
Real Estate
Urban and Regional Planning
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
Over 45 majors and 70 minors plus a flexible curriculum to blend passions to create powerful degree combinations.
POWERFUL COMBINATIONS
UNDECLARED?
CUMMINGS
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
Art & Architectural History
Preservation Studies*
Real Estate*
FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS & EDUCATION
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
FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & NATURAL SCIENCES
Applied Mathematics
Aquaculture & Aquarium Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Data Science
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Public Health
Sustainability Studies
MARIO J. GABELLI
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Business Analytics*
Business*
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
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)
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
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Health Professions, General
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
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.
“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.”
"[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."
RUSHA SOPARIWALA’S
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
HAWKS HERE WE GO
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.
51 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
24 VARSITY SPORTS
NCAA Division III in the Conference or New England (CNE)
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
VARSITY SPORTS
Baseball (M)
Basketball (M,W)
Cross Country (M,W)
Equestrian (Coed)
Field Hockey (W)
Golf (M,W)
Ice Hockey (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)
*Women’s Ice Hockey will be added in Fall 2026
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.
75% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS
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
42% 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.
“I love RWU because of the food. It is so nice having so many choices every day.”
– Kate Tenney ’23
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.
To see more about dining options visit RWU.EDU/GO/DINING
AT RWU YOU BELONG
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
T Hillel (Jewish Community)
T Catholic Campus Ministry
T Christian Student Fellowship
T 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.
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 Health 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.
STATE-OF-THE-ART SPACES
E.L. WIEGAND CENTER FOR ADVANCED FINANCIAL EDUCATION
A trading room equipped with the latest software, large-screen TVs tuned to breaking financial news, Bloomberg technology, and an 8-foot, real-time 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FUTURE CAMPUS CENTER
Our new Campus Center is designed to be at the heart of student life. With stunning views of the bay, it will serve as a gathering place for students to meet, host events, and organize programs, accommodating over 80 clubs and orgs. The center will also function as a one-stop resource hub for student needs, featuring a school store, dining options, esports gaming, live music, and various open meeting spaces. Additionally, the RWU Life Design Center will assist students in navigating their educational journeys, career paths, and health and wellness, while also helping them develop important life skills outside the classroom. Groundbreaking for the new center is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
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.
“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
Elizabeth Dufrane ’25
Business Management (major) + Military Science (minor) + MBA candidate
A student-athlete, Army ROTC cadet, and transfer student, Elizabeth Dufrane, from Falls Church, Va., found purpose and community at RWU. After attending two other colleges, she knew RWU was the right fit thanks to faculty and staff support and numerous academic, athletic and leadership opportunities. As a leader on and off the basketball court while pursuing a Business Management major and Military Science minor, and now starting the MBA 4+1 program, “RWU helped me become my best self.”
“Roger Williams gave me the space to grow – not just as a student or athlete, but as a leader and a person.”
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Use the above code on the Common Application when asked for a fee waiver code.
THE RWU VALUE
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 $17,000 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.
99% of students receive scholarships and/or need-based aid. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based awards.
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.
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.
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.
RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS
KEY DATES
August: Fall application opens
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
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.
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
KEY DATES
August: Fall & Spring applications open
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.
