Senior Class Gift
Congratulations, Class of 2026! You'll soon be part of a community of nearly 40,000 Hawk Alumni. Make a $5 or more contribution toward the class gift and you'll get a student donor tassel to wear with your regalia at commencement! A $20.26 contribution will receive a limited-edition pint glass in addition to the tassel. Use the link below or stop by the table at the Commencement Fair on April 15 or the Senior BBQ on May 14!
Families of graduating seniors can also make a gift in their student's honor at any level. Gifts of $500 or more will be recognized with a small ad space to give your senior a shout out in the commencement edition of the Hawks Herald. Gifts of $1,000 or more will receive medium ad space and $2,500 or more will receive large ad space. If we reach a collective goal of $25,000, two Adirondack chairs on campus will be named in the class's honor and marked with a commemorative plaque. The class will have a physical spot on campus to come back, sit with a friend, and think of the legacy you and your classmates have left on this campus.
All student donors will be invited to a champagne toast at the President's home in advance of the senior class reception on May 12.
The Class Gift Program is an opportunity for members of the senior class to leave a lasting legacy on the current and future Roger Williams University students. As you approach commencement, your time as a student at RWU comes to a close, but your life-long time as a Roger Williams alum begins. Once a hawk, always a hawk. Your Senior Class Gift is more than a donation — it’s a rite of passage that will help our university and future Hawks for years to come. It’s your first chance to support what you love about your alma mater and make a direct impact on and off campus. The campaign is about showing your love and appreciation for RWU by giving back and paying it forward.