The Undergraduate Experience
Majors and Minors
With over 45 majors and minors we have the right program to fit your passion and prepare you for success.
Why RWU?
Through hands-on learning led by expert faculty and staff that is focused on tackling real-world problems, RWU prepares students for successful lives and great careers.
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The Right Decision
Brittany Watson, RWU Class of 2019Brittany Watson chose RWU because of its warm, welcoming community. Now, more than ever, Watson is convinced she made the right decision.
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Outstanding Academics
With over 45 majors and minors and an innovative Core Curriculum we have the right program to fit your passion and prepare you for success.
Student Life and Athletics
With over 70 clubs and organizations and 23 varsity sports serving a diverse and inclusive student body, learning, discovery and personal growth is not limited to the classroom at RWU. There is always something happening on our beautiful seaside campus for you to enjoy.
Making a Great Education Possible
In an incredibly complex, global economy, a college education remains one of best pathways to a meaningful career and a meaningful life. At RWU, we are committed to making a great education possible for you with a personalized approach to Financial Aid.
Learn More and Apply
Your undergraduate degree sets you up for many of your future successes. From visiting campus to applying to registering for orientation we're to help you at every step of the admission process.
News
RWU Sailing Runner-Up at Team Racing National Championship
At RWU, sailors of all skill levels benefit from Amanda Callahan's expert coaching: RWU Sailing has qualified for National Championships in 12 of her 14 years as Head Sailing Coach.
RWU Graduates Urged to Create Equity, Welcome Challenges and Dream Big
Local Indigenous leaders William Guy and Lorén Spears call on Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 to “be the change” and never “give up your dream.”
Roger Life: From Undergraduate Research to Tropical Coral Career
Marine Biology major Tommy Demarco ’21 will apply what he learned through his undergraduate research at RWU to his new career as a Microbiology Technician at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Fla. Demarco will be working to support coral reef resilience and survival, focusing on tropical coral recruitment and stony coral tissue loss disease.
What's Happening at RWU
Success After Graduation
Even with the challenges of the pandemic, our 2020 graduates found success in employment or in graduate school within 6 months of their graduation.
Speakers Bureau
The RWU Speakers Bureau connects subject-matter experts from the Roger Williams community with high schools, organizations, clubs, and community centers that can benefit from a tailored presentation or workshop.
SECCM Labs Celebrates Completion
RWU honored the completion of the SECCM Labs building, which opened for classes in January, with an Open House.
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
RWU Social Hub
Keep up with your Hawks and check the Social Media Directory to follow more.