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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, and flexible degree options in Providence and online.
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SUMMER ONLINE AT RWU
There is no better time of year to get ahead or catch up! This year's schedule is more robust than ever including a wide variety of subjects and course levels.
SUCCESSFUL CAREER OUTCOMES
Even with the challenges of the pandemic, 94% of 2020 graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within 6 months of their graduation.
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
- 98% Receive Financial Aid
RWU 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 programs
We 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 & Convenient
University College offers a variety of educational opportunities and methods for career enhancement
Recent News
Roger Life: After 3 Internships, Senior Excited to Pursue Arts Management Degree, Career
Sofia Pipa '21, recently showed her work alongside 20 other seniors in “Unintentional Feedback,” an exhibition at the Bristol Art Museum. This fall, she will attend New York University to pursue a Master's degree in Arts Administration.
Roger Life: Senior Design Team Wins Diversity and Inclusion Contest
Engineering majors Michaela Curcio, Celeste Hartley, Josh Machado, Corey Mendonca, Kristen Norray, and Christopher Usaty won the Haley & Aldrich essay contest on diversity and inclusion for their essay on their Senior Design Project, “Redesigning the Built World: An Adaptive and Inclusive Playground for All Users.” The team’s playground design included wheelchair-accessible slides, interactive musical panels, adaptive monkey bars, and other innovations.
Roger Life: Double Major Well Equipped for Law School
So far this spring, Jillian Houle ’21, has received a full-tuition scholarship to Pace University, acceptance to Lewis and Clark University, and is waiting to hear back from five schools. She says her two majors are “the best pairing possible” to prepare for law school.
What's happening at RWU
Speakers Bureau
The RWU Speakers Bureau connects subject-matter experts from the Roger Williams community with high schools, organizations, clubs, and community centers that can benefit from a tailored presentation or workshop.
A Place for Active or Retired Military
RWU's University College is where military members – deployed overseas, serving here at home, and those who have already served – can get started on their next steps.
SECCM Labs Celebrates Completion
RWU honored the completion of the SECCM Labs building, which opened for classes in January, with an Open House.
Congratulations, Accepted Students
Here's your guide to all kinds of helpful information, next steps, and upcoming virtual sessions and events. Connect to the college and fellow accepted students.
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
Success After Graduation
Even with the challenges of the pandemic, our 2020 graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within 6 months of their graduation.