The RWU Difference

At Roger Williams, no two students take the same journey. We give you the freedom to create your own powerful combinations of academic programs, minors, and majors that align with your passions and career goals.

With nationally recognized programs in the liberal arts and professional fields, you can explore interdisciplinary learning that provides a unique skill set valued by employers. Our dedicated faculty, advisors, and career center staff are here to help you shape an academic pathway that’s distinctly yours.

But learning at RWU goes beyond the classroom. Through internships, leadership opportunities, research collaborations, and student activities, you’ll combine knowledge with experience, building the tools to thrive in any field.

With a beautiful waterfront campus in Bristol and a dynamic urban campus in Providence, RWU offers the best of both worlds. 

Bristol ranks as a top Safest College Town, offering a safe and close-knit community where you can enjoy small classes, meaningful mentorship, and lasting friendships.

Providence connects you to career-launching internships, research, and community projects in Rhode Island’s capital city.

And with Boston and New York just a short trip away, RWU students benefit from access to some of the most exciting cultural, academic, and professional hubs in the country.

We’re not just located in the community—we’re embedded in it. Our students continually apply their skills to real-world projects that make a difference across southeastern New England and beyond.

At RWU, you’ll do more hands-on learning, research, and practical application—in and out of the classroom—than at most universities, starting in your very first year.

From real-world research projects, internships, practicums, and apprenticeships to study abroad, pro bono legal practice, and community-engaged learning, every RWU student builds an impressive portfolio of experience before graduation.

Our dynamic learning environment brings the world to campus, connecting you directly with opportunities across various industries and communities. You’ll graduate with the confidence, skills, and professional network to stand out in your first job and throughout your career.

RWU’s curriculum is also grounded in social and environmental justice, ensuring your real-world learning has a real-world impact—helping communities and the environment while shaping your future.

RWU is more than a university—it’s a community where you belong. We are deeply committed to being an inclusive, supportive, and empowering campus where every student can discover who they are and what matters most to them.

From day one, you’ll find spaces, mentors, and opportunities that encourage you to grow personally and professionally. RWU students graduate as leaders, changemakers, and creatives who not only succeed in their careers but also inspire others and give back to their communities.

At RWU, you’ll learn to soar like a Hawk—turning passion into purpose and lifting others as you rise.

At Roger Williams University, the RWU Difference—Real-World Learning, Powerful Combinations, Location Matters, and Soar Like a Hawk—drives an exceptional graduate success rate. 

By engaging in hands-on internships, research, community projects, and interdisciplinary study, Hawks develop the skills, networks, and confidence to thrive in competitive careers. 

That’s why 96% of RWU graduates are employed full-time, serving in volunteer positions, or pursuing advanced degrees within 6 to 9 months of graduation. Our focus on experiential learning, mentorship, and social impact ensures RWU students are not only prepared for their first job, but also equipped for lifelong success as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.