The Graduate Experience
Small campus personality. Big campus opportunity.
Where experience meets opportunity.
Earning a graduate degree or certificate is a critical step for personal and professional success. At RWU, we go a step further. Our students embrace experiences throughout their studies inside and outside the classroom, offering them a deeply enriching education followed by valuable career opportunities after graduation. Whether you want to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time, in Bristol or Providence, RWU has a program and delivery available to meet your needs and schedule.
Master of Architecture Program Earns Full Reaccreditation with Distinction
Recognized for innovative initiatives like the Career Investment Program and Firms in Residence, the RWU Master of Architecture program met all 46 conditions for reaccreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board in Summer 2018.
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Gaining Opportunity Through Research
Kristina Todorovic, RWU Class of 2018 Forensic & Legal PsychologyKristina Todorovic’s graduate school experience was all about research opportunities. After speaking with students in her program during the admission process, Kristina made the easy choice to enroll at RWU.
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The RWU Difference
Whether you are looking for convenience and flexibility while earning your degree, a curriculum that offers a breadth of opportunities for gaining experience both inside and outside the classroom, or an educational philosophy focused on service and social justice, a RWU graduate education offers it all.
A Tale of Two Campuses
Graduate students at RWU study at one of two campuses: our main campus, situated on scenic Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, RI, and our metro campus, located in the heart of the state capital, Providence, RI. Each campus plays a vital role in the University's commitment to supporting and growing the local economy and providing vital resources to nonprofit organizations, corporations, and municipal governments throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Cybersecurity: A Degree Gone Viral
As cyberattacks grow significantly in number and scope, the demand for skilled professionals to combat these threats is higher than ever. Institutions like Roger Williams University are on the forefront of preparing students for success in these roles, offering a cutting-edge, fully online master’s program in cybersecurity and graduate certificate options that can be "stacked" to earn the degree. Recognizing the strong interest in the field, RWU offers these programs with foundational coursework to prepare students both with and without technical backgrounds.
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University College Community Development Experts to Create Shared Data System in Newport
University College faculty and student pair will work with a consortium of public and private partners in Newport to develop the system.
RWU Criminal Justice Program Ranks in Top 10% in U.S., 1st in R.I.
College Factual finds graduates of RWU program earn above average national average.
Handshake, RWU’s New Employment Platform, Matches Students’ Skills with Opportunities
Handshake replaces RWU’s previous job finding database, Hawks Hunt.
