The School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation at Roger Williams University brings diverse individuals together into an educational community dedicated to the creation and stewardship of the built and cultural environments.

The School exists to prepare students from many backgrounds and experiences for a variety of roles within a global society, with its continuing need for educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills and commitment to improve our surroundings.

We are committed to balance, between creation and conservation, aesthetic and technical pursuits, national and international perspectives, individual exploration and community involvement, classroom and lifelong learning.

We work to achieve this balance through a variety of teaching situations--studios, lectures, seminars, internships, study abroad, field work, tutorials, public forums, required community service--which engage students, faculty, and those active in the field in close relationships.