Our wide range of academic programs prepares our students for 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.
At RWU we encourage combining your passions – most programs have space in their academic plan for an additional minor or major!
Our students get the experience that employers are looking for from internships, research programs, and hands-on specialty programs unique to each school.
The Gabelli School of Business prepares you to thrive in a dynamic global marketplace where change is constant and opportunity is endless. Our students develop their analytical and leadership skills, problem solving and strategic thinking.
As a student in the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation, you will have great opportunities for hands-on learning and professional experience. From collaborating on projects in top-notch design studios, to working with real clients in paid internships, to partnering with communities to make positive change, you will be well-prepared for a fulfilling job in your field.
The School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to thrive in today’s industries. Through accredited programs. experiential projects, lab-based learning, and internships with top industry leaders, our students are well-prepared for post-graduate success.
Whether your passion lies in journalism, web development, dance or in a field you haven't yet explored, you will have countless professional-level experiences at the School of Humanities, Arts and Education. You will work with renowned mentors, top-of-the-line equipment and real clients on impactful projects. Hands-on learning brings the classroom to life and prepares you for your dream job.
The School of Justice Studies curriculum is based on experiential learning opportunities, getting you out into the field and working with the experts. These experiences, combined with data and theory learned in the classroom, prepare you well for post-graduation success at both the private and federal levels.
At the School of Social and Natural Sciences, you’ll be working in our state-of-the-art laboratories on real-world research projects, doing hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for a variety of careers. As scientists and practitioners, our students develop skills in analytical thinking, research methods, quantitative reasoning, and sociocultural learning.
Through our Core Curriculum, we provide a foundation that fosters knowledge, skills, creativity, and the development of critical thinking that will enrich student's lives beyond the University.
Learn about our Core Curriculum
The offices of Advising & Peer Mentoring and Tutorial Support Services help students meet their academic goals and succeed during their time at RWU.
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The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) has launched a new website full of resources to meet all of your career needs. Check out our new career communities, events and programs, and connect with us this semester.
Learn more about CCPDJunior Alexandra Welch joined RWU's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) during her freshman year. Welch progressed to become president of the Commonwealth Coast Conference SAAC, and, this
“It’s been really great to be able to dance in-person," RWU Junior Alexis Eley says. "I used to take interaction for granted, but the pandemic has really made me appreciate being able to be around people. When I go home, I don’t have a lot of access to a dance studio or dancing with other people. Once I come back to school, I appreciate being able to connect and share the love of dance. I feel like I’m a part of a dance family." Eley is Treasurer of Ballroom Dance Club, a member of Dance Club, and is minoring in Dance.
As part of RWU’s partnership with the Washington Internship Institute, sophomores Dominion Emmanuel and Blessing Pour are in the nation's capital this semester. Emmanuel is interning at Dzubow & Pilcher, PLLC, a D.C. immigration law firm specializing in asylum. Pour is interning for the Prisoners' Rights Initiative at the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
