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The RWU Difference
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, and undergraduate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, RWU provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Making an Impact
Future Plans of 2025 RWU Graduates
Discover the new opportunities that lie ahead for our graduates after RWU. As the Class of 2025 receives their diplomas, they are enthusiastic about the bright futures ahead of them and the exciting transition into the next phase of their lives.
Hawks Soar at Commencement 2025
Watch as 1,269 Hawks crossed the stage and soared into their next chapter. Commencement 2025 was a day of pride, joy, and celebration for graduates, families, and the RWU community.
Get ahead or catch up this summer at RWU!
Explore a wide range of flexible, online summer courses designed to fit your schedule and help you stay on track toward your academic goals. There’s no better time to invest in your future.
Facts at a Glance
- 96%
of RWU Class of 2023Secured post-graduate opportunities of a job placement or grad school within 6 months.*
- 30%First Generation Students
- Only 1Rhode Island's Only Law School
RWU School of Law enjoys undivided attention from the state bench and bar
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Division III Sports
- 98%Receive Financial Aid
RWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 12+Masters and Certificate programs
RWU News
Innovating Aquaculture: How One Student’s Research Led to International Recognition
Rising senior Branalysa Varela earned third place at the 2025 World Aquaculture Society Conference, an international event focused on advancing technology and knowledge to meet the global demand for aquaculture development.
RWU Law Launches “Law 401” Podcast with Timely Dive into Washington Bridge Debacle
Combining legal expertise with real talk, the pilot episode sheds light on the barriers to accessing public records, political fallout, and delayed construction following the bridge rebuild.
RWU Celebrates Staff Excellence with Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Five standout employees were honored for their exceptional service, innovation, leadership, and dedication to the Roger Williams University community.
RWU Professor Makes Neuroscience Accessible with New TV Series
Associate Professor Victoria Heimer-McGinn is partnering with NBC10 to increase accessibility to brain health education.
Roger Williams University Extension School Confers Degrees to 12 Graduates from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections
The May 20 graduation ceremony is part of an expanded Prison Education Program in partnership between RWU EXT and RIDOC.
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