Conferences

Our brick-and-mortar facilities can accommodate groups ranging from 10 participants to 200. We also offer several “green spaces” on campus suitable for large-capacity tents. Our staff will be happy to work with our trusted suppliers to ensure that such temporary structures include the amenities that will make your event a success.

While we accept a limited number of event requests on campus during the school year, summers at RWU offer over 250 bookable spaces. These include:

• Classrooms: 25–30-person capacity
• Lecture Halls: 75–200-person capacity
• Conference Rooms: 8–20-person capacity
• Banquet/Gala Venues: 400+ person capacity

Top Tier Athletic Facilities

RWU is a premier destination for athletic camps, offering facilities such as:

• Turf Field
• Grass practice fields
• Baseball/softball diamonds
• Tennis courts
• Aquatic center
• Field House
• Outdoor/indoor basketball courts
• Locker room facilities

Newport Tent 
We are a family owned and operated business with more than thirty-five years of experience, servicing areas throughout Southern New England. With our elegant tents, beautiful hardwood ballroom dance floors, tables and chairs, Newport Tent Company will transform your outdoor event into an open-air celebration. Our professional and knowledgeable staff can assist you with your entire event planning needs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to you.

Finding appropriate housing for your event attendees during the summer can be a daunting experience—not to mention expensive! If you are looking for a truly coastal conference/summer program experience, look no further. Positioned strategically on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay, 42% of our student residences have an ocean view. Our clients can choose from a variety of housing styles to suit any budget.

• Traditional style, air-conditioned single/double occupancy
  • Willow Hall
  • Stonewall Terrace
• Suite/apartment style, air-conditioned multiple occupancy
  • Bayside Courts
  • North Campus Residence Hall
• Traditional style, non-air-conditioned double/single occupancy
  • Maple Hall
  • Cedar Hall

The Roger Williams housing staff strive to ensure that the residential experience on campus is memorable for every client. Full linen packages and change services are available upon request.

On campus housing is available from late May through August. If accommodations are needed during the school year, our trained staff can recommend appropriate off-site lodging to meet your needs

Bon Appetit
Onsite Caterer with First Refusal
Whether you’re ordering lunch for a meeting, planning a reception for 200, or stressing out about a five-course dinner for a visiting VIP, we offer the complete range of services to ensure your event is a stellar success. Our chefs are culinary all-stars, and they love making custom menus, as well as classic comforts, that are not just healthy and delicious, they’re locally and humanely sourced. Our experienced staff can execute your vision with unparalleled service and taste. Dive into our sustainability standards and diverse menu offerings to discover what makes us uniquely Bon Appétit.

The quality of a meal can make or break an event. Bon Appetit-served schools routinely appear on the Princeton Review’s Best Campus Food rankings and our students agree, the food at RWU is outstanding! Focusing on sustainability and preparing farm-to-table options, our dining team caters to any event. A small selection of our most extensive dining options is listed below. Please contact us for pricing or to discuss arranging a customized menu for your event.

• Boxed meals
• Luncheon and dinner buffets
• Plated meals
• BBQ menus
• Gourmet Pizzas
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Afternoon snacks
• Seasonal specials
• Artesian reception menus

Dining Hall

Recently renovated, 400-person, all-you-can-eat venue with diverse food stations, including homestyle, stir-fry, pizza/burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Passes available for under $20 per person.

Customized Catering

Our catering team can craft budget-conscious menus tailored to any event, accommodating:

• Food allergies
• Cultural and religious dietary needs
• Vegan and vegetarian preferences

Popular Menu Highlights

Breakfast Options

• European-Style Continental Breakfast
• “Healthy Start” Breakfast
• “Old-Fashioned” Breakfast

Signature Buffets

• New York Deli-Board Sandwich Buffet
• New England Fare
• Southwestern Salad Buffet

A La Carte Entrées

• Blackbird Farm Braised Short Rib
• Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant
• Local Striped Bass
• Wild Mushroom Chicken

Appetizers

• Antipasto Display
• Hummus and Pita Chips
• Assorted Bruschetta
• New England Raw Bar
• Domestic Cheese and Charcuterie Board

• Restaurants
• Area Attractions
• Lodging
• Bristol Tourism Site
• Town of Bristol

Located in Southern New England, Roger Williams University is a short drive to some of the most popular summer destinations on the Eastern Seaboard.

• 30 minutes from Providence
• 30 minutes from Newport
• 60 minutes from Boston

Visitors from out-of-state can travel to Roger Williams University from Rhode Island TF Green International Airport or Boston Logan International Airport. The Rhode Island Public Transport Authority (RIPTA) shuttles run regularly from Providence to Bristol and other popular localities.