RWU Student Guide 2026

A HAWK’S GUIDE TO

SOAR & EXPLORE

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION GUIDE 2026

Dear New RWU student, Welcome to Roger Williams University! This is one of the most exciting times of the year for our community as we prepare to welcome the Class of 2030. We are truly delighted that you have chosen to join RWU and become part of a university committed to growth, innovation, and student success.

At RWU, our Core Purpose—to strengthen society through engaged teaching and learning—guides everything we do. You are now part of a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and action.

We are eager to see the perspectives, talents, and energy you will bring to our campus.

This guide is designed to help you navigate your transition to college life. As you explore it, we encourage you to reflect on what matters most to you—your interests, your goals, and the experiences you hope to have. RWU offers countless opportunities to explore both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether you pursue multiple academic interests, join one (or several) of our many student organizations, engage in community service, or compete in athletics, you will find meaningful ways to get involved and make your mark.

Equally important is finding balance. College is a time of challenge and growth, and taking care of your overall well-being is essential. Our beautiful campus provides space for reflection and connection, and our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way. At RWU, we care deeply about one another, and you will find a community committed to helping you thrive.

College will push you in new ways—it is meant to. Embrace those challenges with confidence, knowing that you have a strong network of support behind you. The skills, relationships, and experiences you build here will prepare you to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Once again, welcome to RWU. We are excited for you to begin this journey, and we look forward to supporting you along the way. Please never hesitate to reach out with questions.

Soar like a Hawk!

Derek Zuckerman, Ph.D Associate Vice President for Student Life/ Dean of Students dzuckerman@rwu.edu

Class of 2030!

Welcome to Roger Williams University,

I am so delighted that you will be part of the Roger community and look forward to seeing you SOAR and EXPLORE the opportunities that our campus will provide. It is my hope that your class will look for opportunities to broaden your horizons, make connections around campus, experience leadership opportunities and establish lifelong friendship and memories. I look forward to see what your class will accomplish during your time at Roger.

Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation (SPLO) will assist in your transition by providing resources, programming and connections to meet with your fellow Hawks. Here are several ways that you can get involved: - Download the Roger Link App to see what is happening on campus - Attend the Student Involvement Fair - Sign up for a Student Club or Organization; attend a club meeting - Campus Events happen each day; attend an event to make a connection - Meet with one of our Involvement Ambassadors to help you find the best engagement for you

Carol Sacchetti Associate Dean of Students Director of Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation csacchetti@rwu.edu

Our Orientation Advisor and Student Leaders are looking forward to see how you will make your mark on your campus and look forward to supporting you along the way. My advice as you begin this journey is to put yourself out there, attend an event and make a connection with students you don’t know. My door is always open to any student; and I look forward to meeting and learning more about you and your experience at Roger!

Table of Contents WELCOME HOME A Welcome Letter From The SOCs Tips from Our OAs

FINDING YOUR PEOPLE Student Programs, Leadership, and Orientation (SPLO) Roger Link Campus Organizations

Campus Clubs Intercultural Center Queer and Trans Advocacy Center Athletics

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

Residence Life and Housing Dining Services Campus Safety Commuter Life

Campus Transportation Campus Map Making Connections at RWU

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS Advising and Peer Mentorship Counseling Center Student Accessibility Services Bursar’s Office Tutoring Center Registar’s Office International Students Student Resources Center for Career and Professional Informati0n Technology (Mediatech) Development Title IX Study Abroad RWU Bookstore Health Services Fall 2026 Calendar Meet the Creator

WELCOME HOME Proud to be a Hawk!

A WELCOME LETTER FROM THE SOCs

Hello Class of 2030, and on behalf of our New Student and Family Orientation team, welcome to Roger Williams University! Our team of thirty Orientation Advisors are very excited to meet you, learn about your goals and aspirations for your college journey, and help you transition into being a member of our community. Orientation is the first step in this process, where you’ll get to meet classmates and faculty, and learn about resources that will help you succeed at RWU. We are your Student Orientation Coordinators (SOCs) for RWU’s New Student and Family Orientation program.

We have been a part of the Orientation program since our freshman year and we are ecstatic to take on this role so we may expand upon the program even further. Our involvement with this program has allowed us to be challenged and grow in countless ways.

Samanta came into the RWU community as an undeclared student, but slowly began to take an interest in business, and became a Marketing major. As she took more courses, she also added Public Relations as a second major and Public Humanities & Arts as her minor. Samanta keeps herself busy outside of the classroom with her campus jobs; a SPLO front desk assistant, Health and Wellness Educator (HAWE), and Student Orientation Coordinator. She also enjoys working with other students in her roles as President of the Feminists United club and President of the Hispanic and Latin Student Association. As her senior year approaches, she is grateful for the experiences and connections she has made on campus and can’t wait to see you around this fall!

Dominic began his journey at RWU undeclared, but has since become passionate about his major in Public Relations and minors in Marketing, Graphic Design, and Corporate Communications. Outside of academics, he enjoys his work as a Student Orientation Coordinator and Lead Admission Ambassador in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

He’s also a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and has worked for the Event Operations team for a few years. As he begins his senior year, he’s very thankful for the opportunities he has had to become a member of the RWU community and looks forward to welcoming you this fall.

Our experiences at Roger Williams have given us opportunities that we will remember for the rest of our lives.

We know just how valuable being a member of our community is, and hope you take the next step to begin a journey of your own. We cannot wait to see you at Orientation!

Samanta Arevalo & Dominic Monti

TIPS FROM OUR OAs

Get involved and go to events! It is the best way to make friends and start feeling comfortable on campus.

Lexie True (2029)

It’s okay to not know what you’re doing at first. Everyone starts college a little confused, and that’s completely normal.

You figure things out with time, so just be patient with yourself.

Mirca Marini (2028)

I would tell new students to try their best to talk to people. Whether it be other new students or professors, everybody wants new friends and if you communicate with your professors, you will stand out and develop relationships with your professors that can help you down the road.

Patrick McGugan (2027) Read your e-mails everyday! Give yourself at least 5-10 minutes to read e-mails!

Cayden Arana (2028)

FINDING YOUR PEOPLE Let’s get Involved!

SPLO

STUDENT PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP AND ORIENTATION

We provide student engagement opportunities for you to meet your fellow hawks in the community We are home to 7 major organizations, 80+ clubs, various events and our leadership program.

If you are looking for a job on campus, we employ a large amount of students in a variety of positions!

Our mission is to engage the student body with meaningful and complex co-curricular activities that foster individual and peer developement through leadership and experiential opportunities. We want to see you get involved in our community.

We are the place for you to visit to learn how to be engaged in our community; from joining clubs and organizations to attending campus events. We are home to the Orientation program and can’t wait to meet you at various sessions.

We are located in the Campus Recreation Center in room 206; follow us!

Attend events, sign up to join a club or organization, attend many different club meetings, and introduct yourself to others. It’s always a great day to be a Hawk!

ROGER LINK

THE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT HUB FOR RWU Roger Link is a

university-wide mobile app that connects students with the wide range of exciting opportunities and resources that Roger Williams offers.

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Connect with students, faculty, and staff at Roger Williams

Stay updated on campus news and events

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Meet others who share their interests

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Browse organizations to follow / join •

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In Roger Link you can:

Explore and RSVP to campus events Discover new opportunities to succeed

Set co-curricular goals and get connected to campus resources

CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS The Campus Entertainment Network is one of our programming organizations who plan some of the larger, “out of the box” events. We plan everything from arts and crafts, outdoor movies, turning the field house into a haunted house or concert venue, or even bringing a whole carnival right here to RWU! We’d love for you to bring your experiences and input to help us continue to bring fun and appealing events to our campus!

Want to make the most of your college experience and represent your class?

The Inter Class Council (ICC) is the student organization who works to create class specific programming along with planning signature traditional events.

Each Class has a class committee to make friends, build our class community and show your Hawks pride! We can’t wait to see what the Class of 2030 can accomplish!

Do you want to learn about different cultures? Be part of a community?

The Multicultural Student Union, MSU, is a welcoming space where you can meet new people, learn about different cultures, and just be yourself in a relaxed, fun environment. Everyone’s welcomed to come through to our general meetings and see what MSU is all about!

Looking for a safe, supportive, and fun space on campus? SAGA is the LGBTQIA+ student organization dedicated to celebrating all facets of identity. Whether you are looking for meaningful conversation, allyship, advocacy opportunities, or just a place to hang out and be yourself, you are welcome here. We host social events, educational discussions, and community gatherings throughout the semester. Come join a community where every voice is heard and celebrated.

By the students, for the students. Student Senate serves as the liaison between the student body and professional staff, acting as a vital bridge between undergraduates and university administration. Student Senate advocates for student needs, listens to student perspectives, and supports campus clubs and organizations. Being a student senator offers an opportunity to develop collaborative leadership skills, drive impactful campus change, and help shape an inclusive RWU community.

Have you ever wanted a radio show? Love music and live events? WQRI is for you! We host student run radio shows, ranging from broadcasting traditonally to Rhode Island and the Southern Massachusetts area or alternatively from anywhere from through our website! The best part? YOU can pick the music and topics of your show!

The Hawks’ Herald is the student news network for Roger Williams University.

We have print, broadcast, and design opportunities! The Herald is for anyone and everyone. It does not matter if you are a journalism major or an architecture major, there is a spot for you writing articles, photographing events, and engaging with campus! We project student voices and watch campus like a Hawk! Join the Hawks’ Herald today!

STUDENT CLUBS ACADEMIC CLUBS

Cummings School of Architecture (CSA): AIAS (Architecture), Real Estate Club Gabelli School of Business (GSB): Accounting Club, Analytics Club, CEO Entrepreneurs Club, and Women in Business School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM): Association of General Contractors, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Computer Science and Scripting Club Construction Management, Cybersecurity and Intel, Engineers without Borders, Electrical Engineering (IEEE), Home Builders Club, Robotics Innovation, Rogers Engineering Society, Society of Women Engineers, Virtual Design and Construction, and Women in Construction, School of Justice Studies (SJS): Anthropology/Sociology Club, Forensic Science Club, John Jay Society, Mock Trial, Phi Alpha Delta and Women in Justice Studies School of Natural Sciences (SSNS): Brain Waves Club, Cetacean Conservation Alliance, Psychology Club, Public Health, Science Alliance, and Sustainability Club School of Humanites and Education (SHAE): Design Club, Future Teachers of America, and Public Relations Student Society of America,

STUDENT CLUBS LIFESTYLE CLUBS

Political: International Relations Organization, Campus Democrats Recreational: Badminton, Car Club, Cheerleading, Fishing Club, Outing Club, Plant Club, Powerlifting Club, Running Club, Scuba Club, Ski and Snowboard and Yoga Club Gaming: Alternative Entertainment, Just Dance, and Tabletop Gaming Service: All Paws in, Beach Clean Up Club, Best Buddies, Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, and Helping Hawks Cultural/Affinity Association: Asian American Alliance (A3), The Barbershop, Black Student Alliance, Commuters in Action, FEM United, First Gen Students, Global Hawks, Hispanic and Latinx Student Association (HALSA), and Women of Color Club Spiritual Life: Catholic Ministry, Club, Christian Student Fellowship, Hillel, and Muslim Student Association Visual and Performing Arts: Art Club, Ballroom Dance, Dance Club, Drastic Measures (A Capella), Film Club, Hawkettes Dance Team, Knit and Crochet, Photo Club, Music Club, and Skits and Giggles, Stage Company

AFFINITY GRO INTERCULTRAL CENTER (IC)

The Intercultural Center (IC) at Roger Williams University fosters an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates the diverse identities and cultural backgrounds of the campus community.

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive Location: Maple Hall (North End | Facing environment for those of all identities, including GHH)| 8 AM - 6 PM | diversity@g.rwu.edu| but not limited to, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and 401-254-5422| Intercultural Center expression, physical ability and more Aligned with its mission, the IC plays a critical role in advancing access, retention, and success for minoritized students by centering, affirming, and empowering their lived experiences. The IC fulfills this mission through a range of services, including access and support programs, educational outreach, and opportunities for social connection and professional networking.

The IC offers culturally responsive programming, events, and resources designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding and student development. It also provides advising and mentorship to first-generation students, student organizations, participants in the Intercultural Leadership Ambassador program, and members of the S.O.A.R. (Strive, Overcome, Achieve, Rise) academic program, and the Black/Latinx Learning Community, which is open to all students.

The IC is a welcoming and affirming space where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to engage in intercultural dialogue, build community, and express their authentic selves.

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QUEER AND TRANS ADVOCACY CENTER (QTRAC)

Location: Maple Hall (Between Maple 7-8 Tower and Maple 9-10-11 Tower)| 8 AM - 4 PM | diversity@g.rwu.edu|401-254-3591| QTRAC The QTRAC is here to support you at any point in your journey as an RWU Hawk.

Whether you’re looking to find friends, explore questions about identity, strengthen your advocacy skills, or simply spend time in a welcoming space, you belong here. Our space is open to all students, and we invite you to connect, learn, and find belonging with us.

The Queer and Trans Resource

and Advocacy Center (QTRAC) is a space for all members of the Roger

Williams University community to learn, connect, and grow, with a focus on advancing equity and belonging for LGBTQIA+ students.

We foster equity-minded leadership through intersectional trainings, advocate for inclusive policies and services, and address the unique needs of Queer and Trans community members.

Here at the QTRAC: • •

We directly support the Queer and Trans Specialty Housing

We host a variety of signature events to help students connect with each other, educate the community on topics related to gender and sexuality, and celebrate the accomplishments of Queer and Trans community members • We directly support the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) student organization and the Feminists United student club • We host the Kinship Collaborative, a group where students, faculty, and staff build authentic connections, engage in project-based change making, and have fun in community • We facilitate Safe Zone Trainings for students, staff, and faculty • We assist with the Chosen Name Policy which allows students to alter their name in most University systems even if it has not been changed legally

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Location: Rec Center, Athletic Suite (in the front door, down the ramp, down the stairs) | 8:30AM-4PM ||401-254-3050| RWU Athletics

The Department of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation provides the Roger Williams University community a collaborative and competitive athletic and recreational environment.

Through a variety of athletic avenues (varsity athletics, intramurals, recreation, club sports and wellness), the department teaches lifelessons and personal growth through teamwork, perseverance and commitment, which instills a sense of pride in themselves and in the RWU experience.

If you are interested in a varsity or club sport, please reach out to the coach directly.

Their name and email address can be found at https://rwuhawks.com/staff-directory.

All varsity teams have tryouts at the beginning of the school year. A list of these dates and times will be posted to our website (rwuhawks.com) later this summer.

Here at Athletics: • We have over 610 varsity student athletes and almost 200 club sport athletes.

• We sponsor 25 varsity sports and 7 club sports.

• The Intramural program has approximately 1200 participants each year.

• The fitness center is open 90 hours per week.

• We have open swim hours, an 18-hole disc golf course and access to kayaks and paddle boards.

In order to tryout or participate on a varsity or club team, you must be cleared by the athletic training room. This paperwork will be accessible online early summer. The coaches also can send you a link to the required forms. Please know, many of these medical forms are required by the NCAA.

Men's Varsity Sports

Women's Varsity Sports

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Wrestling

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Ice Hockey (26-27) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Co-ed Varsity Sports

Intramural Sports

Sailing Equestrian

Club Sports

Co-ed Gymnastics Men's Ice Hockey Men’s Rugby Women’s Rugby Men’s Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed E-Sports Women’s Ice Hockey

Flag Football Outdoor Soccer (6 v 6) Beach Volleyball Outdoor Basketball (5v 5) Indoor Basketball (Half-Court 3 v 3) Indoor Volleyball Dodge ball Full Field Soccer Indoor Basketball (5v 5) Indoor Soccer Floor Hockey Futsal Softball

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE Your life on campus!

RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING Location: Center for Student Development, 1st Floor (right suite)| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm | rwuhousing@rwu.edu | Life at RWU |Roger Williams Housing Self-Service

Residence Life and Housing supports you on campus as your home away from home! We provide resources to help students navigate independent living here on campus. We have on call staff to help if urgent issues arise after hours, Resident Assistants, and a robust offering of programs in the residence halls!

Here at Residence Life and Housing we want you to feel comfortable living here on campus and support you while pursuing your academic goals, and to help you get socially well-versed on a Roger Williams University offers a variety of residential options where students can live college campus. with peers who share their interests, identity, We do this by supporting you with your Resident or academic goals. The Honors Living-Learning Advisors on campus. These are student leaders Community (LLC) combines residential life who you can go to on campus to help you out with themed programming and academic with any issues you may run into while living in support, while other specialty housing options your residence hall. These are students who include Pet-Friendly Housing, Queer/Trans, have been in your shoes before so they now Black/Latinx, Substance-Free, Quiet House, a lot about living here on campus and are a great and Night Hawks. resource to learn about more opportunities there First-Year Students primarily reside in are on campus. They also set up fun events Maple, Cedar, and Willow Halls. Maple Hall for your residence hall, like paint nights and hosts specialty housing options including snack bars. the First-Year Quiet House, Substance-Free Area Coordinators, are professional staff members community, Night Hawks, and Queer/Trans who live within the residential communities and specialty housing. Willow Hall (6s) offers see the day to day operations of their assigned Pet-Friendly housing for students of all years, area. Their responsibilities include supervising but primarily first-years. Stonewall also Resident Assistants (RAs), serving as student accommodates first-year students eligible for conduct hearing officers, and supporting the certain communities: the Honors LLC is located development of residential students. Area in Stonewall IV, and the Black/Latinx specialty Coordinators oversee different residence halls housing is in Stonewall 1, Floor 2. amongst campus, Maple & Cedar, Willow & Stonewall, North Campus Residence Hall (NCRH) We hope the best for you living here at Roger & Bayside, and a Graduate Student whom over- Williams University! sees Almedia.

Cedar Hall About Cedar Students who live in Cedar Residential Community immediately become part of a community where your peers and friends are transitioning to Roger Williams University right alongside you.

Cedar houses 350 students in traditional singles, doubles, triples, and quads.

Meeting new people and making new friends in Cedar is as easy as opening your door, venturing into the hallway, and seeing who you can find.

The South Campus Lounge, located right on the second floor, is accessible for all residents in South Campus (Cedar, Maple, Stonewall, and Willow communities) to enjoy.

With two billiards tables, a foosball and air hockey table, several vending machines, seven large-screen TVs, a study room, plenty of seating areas, and a bathroom, the South Campus Lounge is the social hub of South Campus.

Cedar has a full basketball court right outside the main entrance in case you want to shoot some hoops.

Staff Information The Cedar Residential Community staff is comprised of the Cedar Area Coordinator, a Graduate Community Assistant, one Head Resident Assistant (HRA), and 9 Resident Assistants (RA). The Cedar Area Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of the community, including supervision of the residential staff. There is 1 RA per wing

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Maple Hall About Maple Situated near the center of campus, Maple is the ideal location for those who want a short walk to Lower Commons for a latenight study break or prefer a quick commute to the classroom.

Maple units are structured as small clusters of 17 rooms centered on a lounge with several couches, tables, chairs, and a flat-screen TV. Every room in the community is furnished with a bed, bureau, desk, chair, and closet or wardrobe suitable for the number of people in the room. Each room comes equipped with cable and data hook-up and the whole building is wireless-ready.

Each restroom is designated as a single-use restroom, which means you can close the door and lock it behind you. It’s kind of like being in the comfort of your own home.

There are two laundry rooms, located in the basement of the 4/5 tower and the basement of the 9/10/11 tower. There are also vending machines located in the 4/5 and 9/10/11 towers Maple has 13 units, each housing around 26 residents in a mix of eight singles and nine doubles. Rooms are grouped into four sections around a central common room. Two additional singles are located on the same level as the lounge.

Home to the NightHawks, and Queer and Trans Living Community.

Staff Information The Maple Residential Community staff is comprised of the Maple Area Coordinator, a Graduate Community Assistant, one Head Resident Assistant (HRA), and 12 Resident Assistants (RA). The Maple Area Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of the community, including supervision of the residential staff. There is one RA per unit and they live in the first room to either the right or left as you enter the unit.

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Willow Hall

About Willow Willow has over seven townhouses and unit-style residence halls, which gives residents a wide variety of housing options and the opportunity to meet plenty of new people.

Willow features a sprawling grass courtyard and a stream in the middle, perfect for sitting outside, playing frisbee, reading by the water, or taking a nap on a blanket. Lawn games are available to borrow, please contact the Willow Area Coordinator for information.

Each room comes with standard furniture (bed, desk, chair, closet/wardrobe, bureau, cable/data hookup) and the entire community is both air-conditioned and completely wireless.

Willow also has its very own recreational room in Willow 44 complete with its own mini fitness center. Students can utilize cardio machines and a limited weight stack. Students who are looking to utilize the mini fitness center can access via this form. The Willow Area Coordinator office is located on the 2nd floor of Willow 44.

The laundry facilities are located on the second floor of Willow 44, Additionally, you will find couches, chairs, tables, a large-screen TV, vending machines, a fooseball table.

Home to the Quiet House, Substance Free, and Pet Friendly Living Communities.

Traditional style buildings consist of individual units with three floors each. Each floor contains a private bathroom with a sink and shower and four resident rooms. Outside the bathroom on each floor are two sinks and a mirror allowing residents plenty of space for getting ready. Each first floor includes a small common area for the residents.

Townhouse buildings 1,3, and 6 have three individual units with two floors each. Each floor has two resident rooms and one bathroom on each floor. Townhouse 7 has four individual units and a back deck overlooking the bay.

Staff Information The Willow Residential Community staff is comprised of the Willow Area Coordinator, a Graduate Community Assistant, one Head Resident Assistant (HRA), and 14 Resident Assistants (RA). The Willow Area Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of the community, including supervision of the residential staff. There is one RA per unit in the traditional-style halls and either one or two RAs in each of the Townhouses (Units 1, 3, 6 & 7).

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Stonewall Terrace About Stonewall Four, three-story buildings comprise our newest South Campus residential community.

Stonewall houses approximately 450 residents in a suite style arrangement. There are four suites on each floor with each suite containing a common lounge with a common bathroom.

Each floor also has its own lounge area with two private study areas, common couches, tables, chairs, a large-screen TV, and small kitchen area. Common rooms are the perfect place to meet people.

Each room is carpeted and the whole building is fully airconditioned.

A laundry room is located on the first floor in each of the four buildings.

Stonewall is the location of the Honors Student LivingLearning Community.

Stonewall is the location of the Black/Latinx Living Community

Staff Information The Stonewall Residential Community staff is comprised of the Stonewall Area Coordinator, a Graduate Community Assistant, one Head Resident Assistant (HRA), and 11 Resident Assistants (RAs).

The Stonewall Area Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of the complex, including supervision of the residential staff. There is one RA per floor (or per 4 suites) in each of the four buildings.

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DINING SERVICES AND OPTIONS Bon Appétit at Roger Williams University aims to serve food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch, and produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

We are a culture driven to create food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our guests, communities and the environment.

Bon Appétit at Roger Williams University aims to serve food that is alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from scratch, and produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Ingredients sourced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Bon Appétit began making commitments to sustainable and ethical practices long before it became trendy. We serve only cage-free, certified Our Dream, Our Contribution to the Roger humane eggs; sustainable seafood; certified Williams Community: humane ground beef, and pork raised in We are a culture driven to create food that is group housing instead of inhumane gestation alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared from crates — and that’s just a sample of our many scratch using authentic ingredients. We do this in commitments. a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our guests, communities and the environment. Taking our role in the community seriously and making socially responsible purchasing At Bon Appétit, we believe food service serves decisions in regards to produce, seafood, coffee a much larger purpose than simply sustenance. and disposable plates and service ware Dining rooms are gathering places. Breaking Serving great tasting, authentic and nutritious bread together helps to create a sense of food that exceeds the expectations of our community and comfort. We recognize the guests including vegetarian, vegan, and important role we fill and take great care to international diners honor our position on a school campus. We show this care in our operations every day by… Serving a wide variety of menu items at each meal, each day keeping things fresh, fun, Meals cooked from scratch by our passionate and interesting – you won’t find a cycle menu chefs. We don’t use corporate recipes or cycle at a Bon Appétit account menus. Instead, our on-site chef designs menus with the campus community in mind.

Then our culinary teams cook for students from scratch every single day. “From scratch” means everything, from stocks and sauces to salsa and pizza dough.

For more information on dining at Roger Williams University, visit us at: Our Website

The Upper Commons is the heart of campus dining at RWU, offering a vibrant, welcoming space where students, faculty, and staff can gather over fresh, delicious meals. Following its recent renovation, Upper Commons now features a variety of stations designed to meet diverse tastes and dietary needs— from customizable stir fry and allergen-friendly options to our new “Create Your Own” station featuring made-to-order dishes. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients, local sourcing, and sustainability, Upper Commons provides not just a meal, but a community dining experience. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or enjoying dinner with friends, Upper Commons is the place to connect, recharge, and enjoy all that campus dining has to offer.

Meal Plans 230 Block Plan (Default) 230 Meal Swipes | 200 Hawk Dollars 225 Block Plan (Additional Fee) 225 Meal Swipes | 400 Hawk Dollars 200 Block Plan (Same Price as 230) 200 Meal Swipes | 450 Hawk Dollars To adjust Meal Plan go to the Housing Self-Service Portal under Requests

Introducing Create Your Own, an exciting new dining station where you can unleash your culinary creativity! Each day, you’ll have the opportunity to cook your own unique meals with fresh ingredients, guided by a professional. With new menus and techniques every day, you’ll learn the art of cooking while crafting personalized dishes that reflect your taste. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this station offers a fun and interactive dining experience for all skill levels.

• A dedicated dining website. Menus, hours of operation, meal plans and much more are available at rogerwilliams.cafebonappetit.com.

Our Circle of Responsibility menu icons provide information about ingredients in each dish and our feedback form at the bottom of the page provides a handy place to send comments or questions directly to our team. (Pro tip: Scroll down the page and students can sign up for Menu Mail to have our menus delivered daily to their inbox.)

The Lower Commons is located right below the Upper Commons and has everything from GO meals to Sushi, pizza, grill, a salad bar, and made-to-order delicious sandwiches – hot or cold!

• Abundant choices for those with special diets.

Students will continue to find a plethora of plant-forward, vegetarian, and vegan options as well as ones that are made without gluten-containing ingredients every day.

The Law School Roger’s Café is a taqueria-inspired • A supportive and hands-on approach to food café serving hot breakfast and lunch, featuring allergies. We’re happy to work with any students weekly rotating specials, plus GO meals, soup, and with food allergies or other dietary restrictions sushi. to make sure they can safely enjoy plenty of delicious food with us. All our chefs and The Hawk’s Nest is located in the Recreation Center managers receive FARE-certified food serving coffee, fresh pastries, and bagels in addition allergen awareness training and pass that to a variety of fruit smoothies and GO meals. training on to our hourly employees through Global Café is located in Global Heritage Hall serving Starbucks coffee and specializes in espresso drinks, but also GO meals, grilled sandwiches, and breakfast sandwiches.

dedicated bi-annual training and a regular schedule of reminders — keeping allergies top of mind. Our team will foster individual communication with students with food allergies, in line with best practices outlined in the FARE restaurant guidelines. For questions regarding dining requirements please contact our Director of Culinary, Jon Cambra @ jcambra@rwu.edu/401.254.3547.

CAMPUS SAFETY

Main Campus Entrance & North Campus Office Building (behind parking garage) | (401) 254 3333 (Emergency Line) (401) 254-3611 (Non-Emergency)

The Department of Public Safety is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Some of our services include building checks, campus security patrols, traffic and parking enforcement, emergency medical technician (EMT) services, campus safety escorts, shuttle transports to and from scheduled locations (including off campus properties) and investigation of a wide variety of incidents.

The Department of Public Safety is just a phone call away by dialing (401) 254-3333 or 3333 from a campus phone.

Emergency Communications

RWU Alert

RWU utilizes a service called RWU Alert which serves as the University’s primary communications tool for alerting campus community members to urgent situations.

When activated, the system sends phone, e-mail and text messages nearly instantaneously so that students, faculty and staff members won’t be in the dark when it comes to incidents that could affect their safety. Students are automatically registered when they enroll at RWU; the only action required on their part is to keep their contact information up to date through the University’s student services web portal. Instructions for updating this contact information can be found here please note that there are separate instructions for students, staff, and faculty users).

Emergency Siren Warning System

Even with today’s technology, sometimes the RWU has taken a number of steps to ensure most effective means of notifying an entire that its ability to respond to an emergency campus community simultaneously is through a much more traditional method. In early 2009, situation – whether natural or manmade – is RWU completed installation of an emergency as advanced as possible. siren warning system that can broadcast an RAVE Guardian Safety App alarm tone and voice instructions to all parts The Department of Public Safety encourages all of campus when activated in the event of students to download the free Rave Guardian App to their smart phones. Rave Guardian is a a potentially life- threatening emergency. campus safety app available at the University While the system will be activated rarely – that turns your smart phone into a personal for such situations as a sudden, dangerous safety device. Allows users to check in with lightning storm, a chemical spill or a hostile family, friends, Public Safety or others you intruder – the siren will serve as a critical tool trust to help you stay safe. You can use the in alerting the community to an app to set a safety timer, create and message emergency situation. your guardians or initiate emergency help requests at the push of a button. And Rave Guardian can be used to send an anonymous tip to Public Safety if you see something on campus that looks out of place or dangerous.

COMMUTER LIFE Location: Commons First Floor (Across Lower Commons) | commuters@g.rwu.edu 8:30AM-4PM ||401-254-3050| Commuters at RWU

Commuter Life serves students who live locally with family and not on campus. We hope to create engagement opportunities with and among commuter students and other students by sharing resources, hosting events, providing peer support and more. Commuter Life also works to plan event and opportunities to create commuter connections throughout the year.

The Commuter Assistants are returning commuter students who provide support, advice and mentorship to first year students. The Commuter Assistant staff will look forward to sharing their experience as commuters and get to the new students; all first year commuter students will receive information on who their Commuter Assistant is at the beginning of the year.

Commuter Lounge

RWU's Commuter Lounge is located in The Commons Building, is located in the central of campus providing commuters a comfortable space to meet students, study, or relax between classes.

Meal Plans

The Commuter Meal Plan offers the best value for commuting students. You will Commuter Lockers are available for commuter students to store items in between classes or for receive 20 meals swipes that can be eaten the day. Lockers are located in front of the RWU at any meal period, as well as 300 Hawk Dollars. The cost is $576 per semester.

Bookstore near the Commuter Lounge and the North Campus Residence Hall. Lockers are available for each academic year on a first come first serve basis for free.

CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION

RWU Shuttle

The Department of Public Safety also provides a safe and courteous shuttle transportation service offered to the Roger Williams University Community for students, faculty and staff of RWU. For a complete list of shuttle stop locations and times, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/administrative-offices/public-safety/transportation

RIPTA

All freshman students are eligible for the RWU RIPTA plan, which includes a number of free rides per semester during their first year at RWU. The RIPTA bus stop is located about 10-feet from campus grounds, and can take you to virtually any corner of Rhode Island, including both Newport & Providence.

The RWU bus stop is designated as “Mount Hope Bridge” stop on the Rt. 60 Schedule at http://www.ripta.com/60.

Zipcar

Not having a car is no longer an issue! Whether you need a car for a few hours to run errands or the whole day, you can use Zipcars. With a Zipcar, everything is included with the low hourly rate. Zipcar’s cutting-edge technology allows you to reserve a car online, or on your mobile device, 24/7. You only have to be 18 years old to join. RWU Zipcars are located on campus by the Fine Arts Building, across from Maple Hall. Find out more on the RWU Zipcar site.

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The faculty, staff, and professors here all want you to succeed. Definitely visit their office hours or keep them in contact by email if there is anything that you need.

Try new and different experiences!

Get out of your comfort zone! It may be hard trying something new, but it may end up being rewarding, learning a new skill or gain valuable experience!

You might end up loving it!

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SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS Resources and Departments

ADVISING & PEER MENTORSHIP Location: University Library, 2nd Floor | Monday - Friday: 8AM - 4PM | 401-254-3841 | advising@rwu.edu | advising-and-peer-mentorship

Professional advisors in the Advising & Peer Mentorship Office take a comprehensive and holistic approach to academic advising and support.

Advisors work closely with students and faculty to prepare academic plans and to assist students in identifying resources that will promote their success.

First-year advisors are also assigned to support new students in the development of their academic plan, providing guidance on choosing the right major with an emphasis on undecided students and students who are questioning their major, understanding the general education curriculum, and navigating their academic experience during their first year. Staff also assist students with navigating academic policies and procedures and provide referrals to other campus resources.

The Peer Mentor Program support to help them meet their academic and personal goals; including taking first year students on tours of campus prior to the first day of classes. Peer Mentors work to assist students in transitioning successfully to RWU, make referrals to campus resources, and provide consultation on study strategies, time management, and other academic tips. Peer Mentors host various workshops to support topics for first year students including time management, how to study effectively, and midterm prep.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Location: University Library, 1st Floor | Monday - Friday: 8AM - 4PM | 401-254-3841 | sas@rwu.edu | SAS

SAS collaborates with students (undergraduate, graduate, and law students) at RWU, faculty, and administrators to ensure inclusivity in all aspects of the student experience. We promote equal access for students with documented disabilities throughout their academic journey at RWU while simultaneously supporting students in developing self-advocacy skills.

Did you know: Students with disabilities who choose to register with SAS make up nearly 20% of the RWU student population!

All students who want to be considered for accommodations must self identify by registering in Clockwork and completing our interactive registration process.

Step 1: Visit our website Complete initial registration Initial registration form is located on the Clockwork portal.

Step 2: Submit Documentation Have your qualified provider complete the Treating Clinician Verification Form: Documentation must be completed by the provider and outline: Diagnosis Functional limitations Step 4: Letters of Accommodation (LOA) Recommended accommodations Once approved, SAS issues official LOA, which students must request through Clockwork and share with Step 3: Wait for communication from SAS faculty each semester. to schedule an interactive meeting to determine approved accommodations.

Timing Matters: Students are encouraged to register early in the semester or as soon as a need arises.

Remember: SAS accommodations aren’t retroactive!

TUTORING CENTER Location: Library Learning Commons 2nd Floor (Left) Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 8PM | Friday: 9AM - 3PM | Sunday: 5-8PM 401-254-3219 | https://www.rwu.edu/academics/student-academic-success/tutoring-center

The Tutoring Center includes: The Math Center, The Writing Center, The Science Center, and The Foreign Language Tutoring Center. All of the centers provide free peer and faculty tutoring.

Students can walk in and see a peer tutor, but we recommend you make an appointment at our reception desk if you would like to see a faculty tutor.

Our Services at the Tutoring Center Include: • Writing help for papers across the curriculum, including general education courses • The Math Tutor in the Classroom Program which assigns tutors to specific sections of math to provide an informed resource for tutoring and review sessions before the tests • A variety of science tutoring for Biology, Chemistry and Physics classes • Weekly group workshops in math and science developed in partnership with faculty teaching the courses • Writing tutoring provided both in-person and online

All of the centers provide free peer and faculty tutoring.

Students can walk in and see a peer tutor, but we recommend you make an appointment at our reception desk if you would like to see a faculty tutor.

If students are unsure if we have tutoring for a course that they are in, please ask us! Students can email or stop by in the Center for more information.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES Location: Library Learning Commons 2nd Floor Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM | 401-254-3400 | international@rwu.edu https://www.rwu.edu/admission/international-students

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office serves as the primary administrative, advising, and advocacy resource for international students, faculty, and researchers at universities. We handle visa/immigration documents, F-1/I-20, work authorization (OPT/CPT), and cultural programming to support international members.

The Office of International Student & Scholar Services is home to Roger Williams University's international community, which represents over 35 countries. We work in concert with student services, student life, and academic departments across campus to ensure the success of international undergraduate, graduate, law, and continuing studies students as well as visiting scholars. Our office not only serves individuals on F & J Visas but also dual citizens, U.S. citizen that have lived most of their life abroad, individuals on international including individuals from territory countries.

The office is home to the Global Scholars First Year Experience Program, the International Ambassador mentorship program, the English Language Exchange, and the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society, where students can connect with fellow international students and find a supportive close knit community.

Staff are available to meet with students either in person or virtually. Students are also welcome to email the staff. We look forward to getting to know you!

The Office of International Student & Scholar Services serves as a resource for information related to: • F &J immigration documentation and advising • Adjustment to the U.S. educational system • Adjustment to U.S. lifestyle & culture • Culture Shock • On Campus Employment & Practical Training • English Language Support • Federal Regulations & Immigration Policy

At the Roger Williams University Center for Career & Professional Development, we believe your career journey doesn’t start senior year, it starts wherever you are right now.

Maybe you’re a first-year student still figuring out your major. Maybe you have a clear goal but don’t know how to get there. Maybe you’ve applied to internships and haven’t heard back. Or maybe you’re confident and just want to sharpen your strategy. Wherever you are in the process, we meet you there. You can even come to us Location: Global Heritage Hall as an alumni!

1st Floor | 9 AM - 4 PM | Our approach is personal, not generic. Through ccpd@rwu.edu| CCPD individualized career counseling, we take the time to understand your interests, strengths, values, and aspirations. We don’t hand you a checklist and send you on your way, we work with you to build a plan that makes sense for you. Your goals become our focus, and together we create actionable steps to move you forward.

Through programs like SOAR by Design, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools, from refining your resume and mastering interviews to evaluating offers and navigating setbacks. And with access to opportunities through Handshake, career fairs, and employer networking events, you won’t Here at the CCPD We: just be preparing, you’ll be connecting.

• We host roughly 6 career fairs a semester with Your aspirations matter. Whether you’re still boutique hiring events throughout the semester. discovering them or ready to pursue them full speed, the Career Center is here to help you turn • All of our employer events are freshman friendly! possibility into a plan, and that plan into a career.

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We are rated 99% for customer satisfaction from students utilizing the career center 29 majors offer internship for academic credit, 20 require an internship to graduate • Over half the career center staff are RWU alumni!

STUDY ABROAD

Location: Global & Community Engagement Center, “The Farmhouse” (Across from Commons, Lower Entrance) Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM | (401) 254-3899 | rwustudyabroad@rwu.edu www.rwu.edu/academics/study-abroad

Central to Roger Williams University’s mission is the belief that a complete college education today involves global engagement.

Our message to students is simple: Go Global!

Experience other cultures. Develop a global perspective. Carry the knowledge gained from study abroad into your life-long learning and careers, whatever path you may choose. The Study Abroad Office is here to help students navigate the broad scope of Roger Williams University’s program options.

Currently there are dozens of programs that students can take advantage of. These programs offer a wide variety of experiences that range from a international campus setting at one of our overseas partner universities to field based programs, giving students a hands-on experience.

Students also have the opportunity to engage with the local cultures by participating in global service-learning opportunities, internships and other immersive experiences. We have students gaining valuable global experiences in Italy, Ireland, France, Greece, Australia, Japan, China, Spain, Argentina, and Germany to name just a few locations.

HEALTH SERVICES Location: 2nd floor of the Center of Student Development| 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Monday - Friday |401-254-3156 | RWU Health Services | health@rwu.edu

At Health Services, we provide students Health Insurance Roger Williams University requires with a wide range of clinical services all full-time undergraduate to have including treatment of acute injury comprehensive health insurance.

Students may be covered by a private or illness, wellness promotion/disease health insurance plan or may choose prevention education, preventive to use the University-sponsored student health insurance plan. screenings, and laboratory services.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. To schedule an appointment call Health Services at 401-254-3156 or use online self-scheduling available on the Student Health Portal.

For medical care after hours, weekends, and holidays, there are walk-in clinics and hospitals available in the local area. You will need a copy of your medical insurance card.

Students are expected to use the Student Health Portal to complete required health forms, to use secure messaging to communicate with health care providers, and to access online self-scheduling.

Health Services does not provide sick notes for class absences. It is the student’s responsibility to email their professor as soon as possible to inform them. The decision to excuse a class absence is up to each professor.

For emergency medical care on campus, students should call Public Safety at 401-254-3333. For emergency medical care off campus, students should call 911.

COUNSELING CENTER

Location: 2nd floor of the Center of Student Development| 8:30 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday |401-254-3124

Individual and group counseling is free and confidential for full-time RWU undergraduate students.

Counseling provides support for a wide variety of concerns and strives to promote resiliency. Our treatment team holds a strong commitment to providing effective support to students with diverse backgrounds and identities.

Who are we? The counseling team consists of psychologists, a social worker, a part-time consulting psychiatrist, doctoral psychology interns, and a secretary.

What does confidential mean? The staff cannot share information about a student’s participation in counseling at the Center—regardless whether or not they have attended sessions—without the student’s written permission.

Students can schedule their appointments by calling the Center at (401) 254-3124 or by visiting our secretary in room 211 on the Second floor of the Center for Student Development building. Therapy is offered in person and also via telehealth for students located in RI at the time of the session.

A consulting psychiatrist is available on a very limited basis. Students who are receiving medication management prior to their arrival at RWU are encouraged to keep that treatment relationship since transfer of care cannot be guaranteed.

You can also find us at outreach events! We provide resources and information to students throughout the semester.

OFFICE OF THE BURSAR Location: 1st floor of the Administration Building | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | bursar@rwu.edu|(401) 254-3520| Roger Williams University Bursar (Website)

The Bursar’s Office is the place to go for financial issues pertaining to your student account; we are here to assist you with questions about tuition charges, payment arrangement and payment plans.

Students are encouraged to visit the Bursars’ Office for clarification for our procedures and policy.

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We oversee the RWU Student Account Center (SAC) our electronic billing website. SAC is the one-stop, real-time website for your billing needs.

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The site gives access to billing statements, up to the minute account activity, and payment options including monthly payment plans.

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The student is given initial access to the SAC. Students are able to grant access to family members and other authorized users.

OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR Location: 1st floor of the Administration Building | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | registrar@rwu.edu|401-254-3510| Roger Williams University Registar

The University Registrar’s Office is committed to providing courteous and effective service for the entire RWU community by maintaining the integrity of students’ records, protecting students’ right to privacy and using available technology to deliver efficient processes related to registration, graduation, grading, course scheduling, veteran’s benefits, transfer credit and the processing of transcripts

Here at the Registar’s Office We: • Publish the academic calendar and academic catalog • Program all degree requirements, registration and graduation info in Roger Central • Produce the Final Exam Schedule • Maintain all student biographical and academic records • Verifiy Enrollment and degrees • Process transcript requests • Evaluate and post transfer and Advance Placement credits • Ensures that graduates have fulfilled all requirements • Implements applicable academic policies and procedures

Tips for Applying for Private Scholarships

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Office of Financial Aid One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 (P) 401-254-3100 (E) finaid@rwu.edu

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Pay Attention to Deadlines and Details

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help narrow the pool of scholarship contenders. Make sure you abide by all posted deadlines so you don’t miss out!

 Make sure if your application requires a letter of recommendation or an essay that you be sure to include this. You don’t want your application rejected simply because it’s missing required information.

Don’t sign up for every scholarship search service – you’ll just overwhelm yourself.

 Focus on 1 or 2 search engines and narrow your choices from there. The more specific the scholarship criteria, the better chance you have of being selected as a winner!

Outside scholarships aren’t just for incoming freshman!

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opportunities around you.

Businesses and agencies will often favor local students when selecting scholarship recipients since this helps them give back to the community.

How to KEEP your scholarship Some scholarships may be renewable. However, renewable awards might have ongoing requirements, including:

 Submit a renewal application. Scholarships may require a new application each academic year.  Grade point average. You may need to maintain a minimum GPA to remain eligible.  Satisfactory Academic Progress. You may be required to fulfill academic requirements, such as completing a certain number of credits or courses within a set amount of time.

 Designated field of study. Will you lose the award if you change majors?  Full-time enrollment status. Scholarships frequently require you to be a full-time student.

Work Study Positions 2025

A detailed guide on connecting with faculty members on campus and getting employed!

1. Find Position Descriptions on the RWU Website

2. Connect and interview with your supervisor

The best way to contact your employer is through email which you can find on the Roger Williams University website. https://www.rwu.edu/undergraduate/admission-aid/financial-aid/types-aid/student-employment/student-work-study-jobs QR code to the webpage above:

3. Get Hired

Congratulations! You got accepted to work with your supervisor and will hopefully be able to learn a lot from them! There are a few more steps before you can begin working!

4. Selection and Forms

Fill out your Rhode Island W-4, Federal W-4, Form I9, Student Code of Conduct, and Direct Deposit Also prepare your Social Security Number and Bank Routing Number

5. Create Your Work Schedule

Collaborate with your supervisor to create a work schedule that works for you. Remember to make a schedule that fits in between your classes and other involvements on/ off campus.

6. Before You Start Working!

Your supervisor must recieve an Etrive approval email before you are allowed to begin to start working. Once you get the go ahead from your supervisor, Congratulations! You can start working along with your supervisor.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Location: Library Learning Commons 1st Floor Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM | 401-254-3400 | international@rwu.edu https://www.rwu.edu/admission/international-students The Mediatech Helpdesk is here to assist you in any issues you may have with technology.

We have multiple assistants trained in certain aspects to supply help to any technological needs you may have such as lending out equipment needed for a class such as cameras or loaner equipment if your device needs to be worked on by a Mediatech technician.In https://mediatech.rwu.edu, which available the University’s transition to using Brightspace portal, Mediatech has online courses to teach 24/7/365 and is full of helpful articles and students how to navigate the portal where students can submit for help;

The IT and Technology Department, also known as media tech assists you in any issues you may have with technology or with lending technology for your classes.

TITLE IX Location: 1st floor of the Center of Student Development| 8:30 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday | RWU Title IX

Roger Williams University is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering safe and healthy relationships among the campus community, and creating a space free from sex discrimination and sexual harassment.

The Title IX Office demonstrates its dedication towards fulfilling this campuswide commitment through violence prevention programs like Green Dot, ongoing education courses on the Vector Solutions platform, and other awareness raising efforts.

In collaboration with many University partners, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the the mission of Title IX is realized within our Higher Education Act of 1965 ensures that, “No person culture of respect and various support services. in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

RWU’s Title IX Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures is a document describing expectations, procedures, and rights as it relates to the University Title IX process.

RWU’s Pregnancy and Related Conditions Policy describes the University’s procedures for ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant individuals, persons with pregnancy related conditions, and new parents. The contents of both policies were created in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

To read these policies in full, or to find additional information and resources, please visit the RWU Title IX website.

Dr. Jen Stanley, Assistant Vice President/ Title IX Coordinator | (401) 254-3123 jstanley@rwu.edu

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IMPORTANT DATES

Important Fall Term Dates August and International Orientation New Student Move-In Day Returning Student Halls open New Student Convocation: 3:30pm Fall Faculty Conference: 8:30am First Day of Classes Last Day to Add a Course Without Instructor’s Permission Labor Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed Last Day to Add a Course With Instructor’s Permission Last day to make meal plan changes/deletions: 4:00pm Last Day to Drop a Course Without a “W” Fall Break: No Classes - All University Offices Open Tuesday - Monday Classes Observed Midterm Grades due to Registrar’s Office Advisement Period Begins: Winter & Spring Last Day to Drop a Course With the “W” (withdrawal) Grade Registration Begins: Winter & Spring Veteran’s Day: No Classes - All University Offices Closed Thanksgiving Break: No Classes - All University Offices Closed Classes Resume Last Day of Fall Classes Reading Day Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes Final Examinations: Day and Evening Classes Residence Halls Close at 9:00am Final Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office 12:00pm Incomplete Grades “I” from Spring & Summer Convert to “F”

AUG 20/21 THU/FRI AUG 22 SAT AUG 23-25 SUN-TUE AUG 24 Mon AUG 25 TUE AUG 26 WED SEPT 2 WED SEPT 7 MON SEPT 9 WED SEPT 9 WED SEPT 25 FRI OCT 12 MON OCT 13 TUE OCT 16 FRI OCT 19 MON OCT 23 FRI NOV 2 MON NOV 11 WED NOV 25-27 WED-FRI NOV 30 MON DEC 2 WED DEC 3 THU DEC 4 FRI DEC 7-9 MON-WED DEC 10 THU DEC 15 TUE DEC 15 TUE

MEET THE CREATOR

Matthew Maddan ‘28 is a Graphic Design major who has a knack and interest in many fields on campus. With many roles on campus such as the PR Chair for Stage Company, Design Coordinator for WQRI, an Intercultural Leadership Ambassador, and a FIT Designer for SPLO, Matthew wants to show that design is an intergral part of commuication and wants people to become united through being involved!

“You are much more capable of what you think you can accomplish! Just put yourself out there and watch yourself glow! Also take pictures to commemorate your growth!”