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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 Fall at RWU
RWU Fall Open House
Discover RWU’s waterfront campus and 70+ dynamic majors through guided tours, presentations, and conversations with faculty, Deans, staff, and current students.
Nov. 8, 9:00 a.m.
Virtual Graduate Info Session
Learn how RWU's Graduate Programs will help you soar higher in your career!
Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:00 PM
Making an Impact
RWU’s U.S. News ranking reflects an education built around hands-on experience, mentorship, and strong outcomes.
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.
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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
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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.
Professor of Engineering William Palm Appointed Associate Dean of SECCM
The longtime RWU faculty member brings extensive teaching and academic leadership experience to the role, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
RWU Scuba Club Dives into Expansion with New Courses and Advanced Training
Partnering with East Bay Dive Center, the club has offered its first advanced scuba course in seven years.
Summer Research Showcase Puts Undergraduate Discovery on Display at Roger Williams University
Undergraduate students shared summer research spanning biotechnology, environmental science, marine biology, engineering, and chemistry, showcasing the breadth of hands-on discovery taking place across the university.
RWU’s Visual Arts Building, ‘The Muffin,’ Gets a New Look
Exterior renovation to 'The Muffin' brings a new color palette and redesigned entrance to the longtime home of RWU’s Visual Arts program.
Senators Reed and Whitehouse Visit RWU to Highlight Federal Investments in Blue Economy Research and Innovation
Federal funding has expanded RWU facilities supporting aquatic animal health, aquaculture research, student learning, and Rhode Island’s Blue Economy.