Latino Policy Institute at RWU Selects Marcela Betancur as New Director
Betancur brings experience in housing, education, civil liberties and workforce development to a role that “has never been more needed."
Parents & Families
Welcome to the Roger Williams University Family!
The Office of Student & Family Assistance focuses on developing lasting relationships that begin at acceptance and extend throughout your college experience. We are dedicated to supporting the overall academic success and well-being of our students.
It's a great day to be a Hawk!
Here Are A Few Helpful Links: Fall Orientation Schedule Academic Calendar Student Handbook Contact Us
A Guide for Students and Families
Renee Vachon Danho, RWU’s first-ever director of student and family assistance, helps empower students with the confidence to succeed as independent adult learners. Additionally, students and families in distress can seek the information they need to effectively navigate crisis situations, including medical leave of absence. Renee can be reached at 401-254-3009 or rdanho@rwu.edu.
Current Families
Get the information you need to best support your current RWU student whether they are in their first year or their last.
Prospective Families
Get useful information on RWU admission requirements, programs, majors, and other information to help your student decide on RWU. Also learn about visiting campus, parking on campus, and taking full advantage of your visit to our community.
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.
Parent & Family Association
The Parent & Family Association invites parents to serve as ambassadors for RWU in the following areas: Admission, Advancement, Career Services, and Student Life.
Recent News
Roger Williams University Receives $100,000 from FM Global for SECCM Labs Project
The gift will fund a Fluid Mechanics Lab, equipped with wind tunnels, pipe and valve flow testing model, hydraulic flume and more.
RWU’s University College and Acopia Harvest International Launching Educational Programs in Hydroponics
Hydroponics, the art and science of growing plants in water, is an expanding industry and effective learning tool in STEMM areas.
Events
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Graduate Open House
Bristol Campus - WedJan9
- FriJan18
Men's Ice Hockey
RI Sports Center
How to Submit Your Event to the University Events Calendar
Click to OpenThe University Events Calendar is your resource to share campus events that are open to the greater campus community. When you submit an event, it's promoted to the entire campus community -- Bristol and Providence campuses -- on the University Events Calendar page and via This Week at Roger, the weekly newsletter of Roger Williams University. Visit the University Events Calendar to view all events and access the event submission form. Or go directly to the event submission form here.
"This Week at Roger" Newsletter Will Not Distribute During Winter Intersession
Click to OpenDue to the limited number of events and campus announcements during winter intersession, the university newsletter, "This Week at Roger," will not halt distribution during that time. The last issue will distribute on Wednesday, Dec. 12, and will resume its normal weekly distribution schedule — Wednesday at 3 p.m. — on Jan. 16, 2019.
To view RWU events, visit the University Events Calendar. Visit the Campus Announcements page to view current announcements for the campus community.