High School Students Step Into Real-World Research in RWU Labs
Portsmouth High School students explore coral research and biotechnology through hands-on learning led by Roger Williams University students and educators.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the Roger Williams University Family!
At Roger Williams, we strive to develop relationships that last throughout your student’s entire college experience. Our families of current students and families of alumni are part of the RWU community from the admissions process to their time on campus and beyond.
Parent and Family Resources
Current Families
Resources & FAQs for our current families.
Prospective Families
Selecting the best university fit for students and families is an essential first leg of the collegiate journey.
Accepted Student Families
You've worked hard and earned this! We hope to welcome you to our community as a member of the incoming class this fall.
New Student Families
This site is your resource for your next steps and important deadlines listed in sequential order to help you complete each task at just the right time as you prepare for arrival.
International Families
At RWU, we form a community to help you succeed and adjust to life in the U.S.
Alumni Families
We encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to our alumni community.
Parent & Family Volunteers
The Roger Williams University Parent & Family Leadership Council (PFLC) and the Parent & Family Association are a group of engaged volunteers who participate in a variety of activities in support of the University’s mission and its students.
Academic Calendar
Important dates at RWU
Student Handbook
By their attendance at Roger Williams University, students are obligated to comply with its regulations and procedures, which they are expected to read and understand.
Helping Students and Families to Navigate Their Course
When questions or issues arise, please know that I am here to support you. By providing students and families with robust resources, I seek to empower students with the confidence to succeed as evolving, independent adult learners. When you have specific questions, unique circumstances, or if you are unsure of where to turn, I can be reached at 401-254-3042 or dknapman@rwu.edu.
Best wishes for your success and wellness,
Debbie Knapman
Director of Student & Family Assistance
Student & Family Events
Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming, and Family Weekend are wonderful times when families can get better acquainted with the Roger Williams campus and Bristol community.
Recent News
RWU’s Gabelli School of Business Rises in 2026 Poets&Quants Rankings
The business school’s gains in academic experience and career outcomes reflect continued momentum in experiential learning and student success.
RWU Student Newspaper Earns Two National Honors at College Media Association Apple Awards
The Hawks’ Herald was recognized for crisis coverage and magazine design at a national student media competition in New York City.
Women in Law Leadership Lecture Welcomes Victims’ Rights Attorney Carrie Goldberg to Roger Williams University School of Law
The Seventh Annual Women in Law Leadership Lecture at RWU Law featured nationally recognized attorney Carrie Goldberg, who discussed advocacy, justice, and challenges facing women in law.
RWU Extension School Graduate Earns Journeyman License, Advances Career in Electrical Trade
After completing Roger Williams University’s Electrical Apprenticeship program, Grant Prete ’24 is building a successful career and long-term financial stability in the electrical trade.
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