Roger Williams University is a tight-knit community of citizen scholars, leaders, world travelers, athletes, environmentalists, artists, music fans, thinkers and doers. We offer more than 70 clubs and orgs, 55 study abroad programs, 40+ majors and 22 varsity athletic teams. We are a vital part of the Rhode Island community, with our campuses stretching from coastal Bristol to the capital city of Providence. Discover your path and your passion here. At Roger Williams, you'll find everything you need to not only launch a great career, but also live a great life.
With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, RWU is connected to the best of Rhode Island and beyond. The 143-acre Bristol campus overlooks Mount Hope Bay and is a short distance from the historic downtown. And the capital city campus is nestled within Providence's thriving arts district. Take a bike ride on the East Bay Bike Path, catch a concert at Lupo’s in Providence, tour the mansions in Newport or hop a bus or train to Boston or New York City!
Whether it's the entire freshman class deployed to lend a hand on the annual Community Connections Day or students working with nonprofits to find solutions to community challenges, RWU students and faculty are engaged in all facets of life in the local and global communities we serve. Explore the many ways RWU is committed to community.
At RWU, we welcome and value all expressions of diversity and identity. An integral part of our core values, we actively promote inclusion by offering institutional programs and supporting student clubs and organizations dedicated to diversity in all aspects of university life, and by hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting students, who mirror the diversity of our region.
From varsity sports to club sports and just getting in a great workout, RWU has you covered. We've got 22 outstanding varsity athletic teams, everything from from baseball to sailing, and topped off with plenty of club and intramural offerings like cheerleading and rugby. Our top-notch recreational facilities boast a well-equipped gym, an aquatic center, fitness studios and summertime kayaking and paddleboard on our waterfront.
The High School Summer Academy in Architecture is going online with innovative software, virtual field trips, professional consultations and as always, in-depth personal connections.
tudents recently presented their final academic projects as the 2019-20 school year reaches completion. This sampling of academic achievements from across RWU schools and departments represents the hard work and accomplishments of every RWU student.
Across RWU, virtual celebrations and graduations mark the end of a semester of unprecedented challenges, and salute students’ perseverance and achievements.
