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Undergraduate
A residential degree experience in Bristol, RI that prepares graduates for success.
Majors and MinorsGraduate
Master’s and certificate programs available on campus and online.
Graduate ProgramsSchool of Law
A rigorous, personalized and marketable legal education in Bristol and Providence, R.I.
JD and MSL ProgramsUniversity College
Certificates, training, dual enrollment and flexible degree starter and completion options in Providence and online.
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Our Next President
Ioannis Miaoulis
The RWU Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Ioannis Miaoulis as the 11th President of Roger Williams University.
A Career of Accomplishments
A visionary leader in experiential learning and champion of STEM education, Ioannis N. Miaoulis most recently served as President of the Boston Museum of Science and previously the Dean of the School of Engineering at Tufts University.
Facts at a glance
- 6,500Students
Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, University College
2 campusesOne on the water in Bristol, RI and one in the heart of RI’s Capital city, Providence
- 15:1
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio
96% Receive Financial AidRWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Sports to meet every interest
12+ Masters and Certificate programsWe offer Graduate programs on campus and online with several accelerated options for Undergraduate students
- Only 1
RWU School of Law is RI’s only Law School for undivided attention from the state bench and bar
Flexible & ConvenientUniversity College offers a variety of educational opportunities and methods for career enhancement
Recent News
Board Of Trustees Selects RWU's Next President
The Roger Williams University Board of Trustees announced that Ioannis (Yannis) Miaoulis, who transformed the Museum of Science, Boston into an institution of national and international prominence, will become RWU’s new president, beginning in August.
Coene Breaks Career Scoring Record in RWU Men’s Basketball
Senior captain Austin Coene became the all-time leading scorer in RWU men’s basketball history, tallying his 1,928th point. And on Feb. 2, Coene made history again by becoming the first 2,000-point scorer in RWU men’s basketball history.
Undergraduate Entrepreneurs Break into Professional Industry with Independent Design Company
Senior architecture students Nicholas Pyles and Julia Collopy started their business, MyriadVision, to offer design services to real-world clients.
Upcoming Events
View all Events- FriFeb22
Theatre Main Season Series: "Tartuffe"
Performing Arts Center (The Barn) - TueFeb26
“Queerphobia, ‘Gender Ideology’ and the Colombian Peace Referendum”
University Library — Mary Tefft White Cultural Center - WedFeb27
Reading Group Discussion of "Slaughterhouse-Five"
Rogers Free Library, Bristol, R.I.
What's happening at RWU
Announcing SECCM Labs
Learn about the future hub of hands-on learning for engineering, computing and construction management.
RWU First Amendment Blog
Fall River mayor took wrong cue with "Fake News" attack
RWU in the Media
Stay up to date on the latest ways that RWU is making news as it strives to build the university the world needs now.
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
RWU Social Hub
Keep up with your Hawks and check the Social Media Directory to follow more.
Remembering President Farish
Celebrating his life, legacy and vision for Roger Williams University.