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Find your path and discover your passion.
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.
Find Your Pathway
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
Prepared to Design Future Technologies: Students Study How to Build Computer Systems to Think for Themselves
In this computer science course, students gain hands-on experience in building computer systems using the same tools and techniques implemented by industry professionals.
6 Questions on Psychological Well-Being Among the Latinx Population
Professor of Psychology Alejandro Leguizamo studies the factors of what enables people from diverse populations to lead happy lives.
RWU Hosts 250 Fourth-Graders for Lesson on Wind Energy
Nearly 250 fourth-graders from the Bristol-Warren Regional School District built wind turbines as part of the KidWind project and came to Roger Williams University on Friday to test their pint-sized turbines in wind tunnels.
Upcoming Events
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Music Series: Chorus Concert
GHH Atrium - ThuMay2
Dance Theatre: In Concert
Performing Arts Center (The Barn) - MonMay6
Music Series: Instrumental Ensemble Concert
Performing Arts Center (The Barn)
What's happening at RWU
Summer Sessions
Small classes and personalized attention from faculty members make RWU the perfect place to take a summer class.
Success After Graduation
Our outcomes rate for 2018 graduates is well-above the national average for job or graduate school placement within six months of graduation.
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.
Announcing SECCM Labs
Learn about the future hub of hands-on learning for engineering, computing and construction management.
RWU First Amendment Blog
In Rhode Island, it's more like "Sunshine: Weak"
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
RWU Social Hub
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