Two Campuses. Endless Opportunities.
With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, RWU offers the perfect balance of a safe, close-knit waterfront community and a vibrant urban hub. Our students thrive in a university that is just the right size—small classes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to hands-on experiences in Rhode Island, Boston, New York, and beyond.
We’re not just located in the community—we’re embedded in it, forging partnerships that give students real-world opportunities while making a difference.
With direct access to coastal ecosystems, community partnerships, and industry connections, the RWU Coastal Advantage prepares students to launch meaningful careers that make an impact on the world.
RWU's Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) is leading innovation in aquaculture and marine science. RWU is raising millions of oysters and clams for restoration efforts, while training the next generation of marine biologists.
Junior Forensic Biology major Julia talks about the many things to do in RWU's campus hometown of Bristol, Rhode Island, which sits right on the water.
From Bristol’s quiet shoreline to Providence’s bustling downtown, RWU’s campuses serve as launchpads for research, internships, and careers. Students have direct access to opportunities throughout Rhode Island, southeastern New England, Boston, and New York.
Here, location matters—because where you learn shapes how you live, work, and grow.
Roger Williams University launched the Blue Fellows Program, a bold new initiative preparing students to drive innovation in marine science, conservation, and sustainable economic development through hands-on internships with laboratories, aquaculture facilities, research-focused nonprofits and marine businesses.
Through the Blue Fellows Program, two RWU students are studying whether microscopic marine algae could one day help reduce heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments.
Roger Williams University Blue Fellows Cara Harvey '26 and Gillian Frey '27 are conducting hands-on aquaculture research that could improve fish nutrition, prevent disease, and strengthen the blue economy.
Roger Williams University Marine Biology students apply Rhode Island aquaculture expertise to Gulf Shellfish Institute internship, gaining hands-on experience in conservation and sustainable shellfish farming.
Environmental Science graduate shares her story of combining photography and design skills with marine research to communicate sustainability initiatives.
RWU Marine biology graduate uses cutting-edge underwater video tech to study Rhode Island’s coastal ecosystems, setting the stage for research in the Maldives.