Welcome Back Hawks!
Join a university community where 96% of graduates find success.
THE RWU DIFFERENCE
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, RWU provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. RWU is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Experience RWU at Fall Open House
Sept. 27 and Nov. 8
At an RWU Open House you can:
- Learn about 70+ academic majors and minors at the Academic Fair
- Meet the faculty and Deans
- Meet staff from the Center for Career and Professional Development, Student Accessibility Services, Athletics, Financial Aid, Student Academic Success and Student Programs and Leadership
- Tour campus
- Talk to current students
- Attend special presentations
Making an Impact
Come to RWU's STEM Showcase
Join us for an exciting day dedicated to all things STEM at RWU! This event is designed to help you dive deeper into our STEM offerings and envision your future at RWU.
Oct. 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Majors in a Minute
Current RWU students share how their powerful combinations of majors, minors, and real-world learning are preparing them for successful careers.
Marketing + Visual Arts, Arts Management, and Graphic Design
Sustainability + Environmental Science and Marine Bio
Graphic Design + Visual Arts, Marketing, and Photography
Mechanical Engineering + Mathematics
Legal Studies + Psychology
Finance + Mathematics
Spotlight on the Class of 2026
Meet this year's graduates and explore their stories of growth, success, and hands-on learning as they reflect on their RWU journey and what comes next.
Start Anytime with EXT Rolling Admission
At RWU Extension School, learning fits your life. With rolling admission, flexible programs, and real-world pathways, you can begin your degree or certificate when you're ready—on your terms, at your pace.
Hawks Soar Higher with Graduate Scholarships
RWU offers graduate scholarships to current students and alumni.
- 25% discount on all graduate programs for current students
- 20% discount on all graduate programs for alumni
Advance your career, deepen your expertise, or explore a new passion at RWU.
Real-World Learning
At RWU, your education is more than a degree — it’s a powerful combination of purpose, hands-on experience, and community. With expert faculty and a campus that feels like home, you’ll chart your own path and graduate ready to lead, solve, and thrive.
Hear from Hawks
Powerful Combinations. Boundless Possibilities.
The most impactful education is the one you design for yourself. Through Powerful Combinations of academic programs, internships, research, and student activities, RWU students create unique pathways that align with their passions and set them apart in the job market.
Welcome, Interim President Williams!
RWU is proud to announce the appointment of Brian G. Williams, D.M. as our Interim President.
Having previously served as RWU’s Chief of Staff, President Williams brings a deep understanding of the university, decades of experience in higher education leadership, and a strong commitment to the RWU community.
Blue Fellows Program
A bold new initiative preparing students to drive innovation in marine science, conservation, and sustainable economic development through hands-on internships with laboratories, aquaculture facilities, research-focused nonprofits, and marine businesses.
Make a Public Comment
RWU is preparing to welcome the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) for our comprehensive accreditation evaluation on Sept. 28 to 30, 2026. We invite students, faculty, alumni, and community members to share their experiences and insights about RWU's programs and services by submitting a public comment to the NECHE.
New Spaces, Labs and Learning Environments Take Shape Across Roger Williams University Campus
Roger Williams University is undergoing a series of renovations and improvements designed to create more engaging, flexible, and functional spaces for students, faculty and staff.
Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Empowers Middle School Students to Explore Law and Democracy
In its third year, the RWU Law program welcomed 39 students, including 18 returning campers, for two weeklong sessions focused on justice, advocacy, elections, and civic engagement.
Master of Real Estate Graduate Katelyn Crinieri Builds a Bigger Picture of Development
After a decade in construction, Katelyn Crinieri M’26 returned to Roger Williams University to understand what happens before the building begins and prepare for a growing role in real estate development.
Roger Williams University School of Law Hosts WPRI’s Rhode Island Attorney General Debate
RWU Law provided the setting for a televised debate featuring four Democratic candidates for Rhode Island Attorney General.
Roger Williams University's CEED Leads National Marine Fish Aquaculture Collaboration
NOAA Sea Grant-funded partnership advances sustainable marine fish aquaculture, expands public aquarium research, and provides hands-on learning opportunities for Roger Williams University students.