Center for Student Academic Success

The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) is committed to supporting all RWU students as they take on the challenges of achieving their degrees. The Center comprises the Advising & Peer Mentorship Office, International Student & Scholar Services, Student Accessibility Services, and the Tutoring Center.

CSAS promotes student success by offering a wide range of academic support services, working closely with students and faculty to develop academic plans, and collaborating with our colleagues in Student Life, the Center for Career and Professional Development, the Registrar's Office, and many other departments across campus. Our unit leads RWU's student success and retention initiatives and is a resource for students, faculty members, and families navigating the college experience. Student success is our top priority! 

To get in touch with us, please call 401-254-3456. 

*All Student Success Workshops are from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the Mary Tefft White Room on the first floor of the RWU Library

Thursday, February 6th
Envision Intention: Getting Involved 
Create a vision board and learn about involvement from the peer perspective!

Thusday, February 20th
Mastering your Midterms
Chill, study, and learn about academic success strategies! 

Thursday, March 6th
Applying to be a Peer Mentor: What to Know
Learn about being a Peer Mentor and what the role offers! 

Thursday, March 20th
Career Roadmap: Exploring your Major & Beyond 
Learn about career planning from CCPD and peers! 

Thursday, April 3rd 
The Way of the Healthy Hawl with the HAWEs
College wellness Q&A and advice from students like you! 

Thursday, April 17th
Student Personal Finance 101
Learn about personal finance tips while enjoying sips! 

Thursday, May 1st 
Finals Prep, De-stress, and Craft! 
Join us to unwind and mentally prepare for finals season while crafting! 

For more information on the Peer Mentorship Student Success Workshop Series, click here. 

Hear from our Peer Mentors about their experiences with the program!

The application for our 2025-2026 Peer Mentor cohort is now open! Please note that the deadline to apply is 3/28/2025. Contact vwolstenholme@rwu.edu with any questions or concerns! 

To access the application, click here.

We stand in unison with Black students and employees at Roger Williams University. Recent events, especially the horrific deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Ahmaud Arbery in S. Georgia, have heightened societal awareness of police killings and other violence toward Black people as well as the complex, long history of systemic racism and implicit bias. This is occurring simultaneously with a worldwide pandemic that has taken many lives with disproportionate impact on communities of color. We recognize all of this has been distressing for many RWU community members, most especially for our Black students, faculty, and staff.      

Many students have or are preparing to take action for positive social change. This may include being a listening ear to others, engaging in activism with Black Lives Matter, getting involved with social justice opportunities on and off campus, expressing yourself creatively through the arts, and/or making financial contributions to worthy causes. Many white students and employees are taking this opportunity to more deeply focus on their white privilege and what they can do individually and collectively to support meaningful change. It might also mean that you are taking a break from news and social media, and that is certainly understandable too. We encourage you to continue to take care of yourself as you actively seek to improve the world around you.

We stand ready to support you. As a reminder, staff in the Counseling Center, the Intercultural Center and the Center for Student Academic Success are available remotely to provide you support for your academic, emotional, and interpersonal needs. Please visit our respective websites referenced below to learn about what we can offer and explore the list of resources provided below you might find helpful during these challenging times.  

Stay safe and be well,  
– The Staffs of The Counseling Center, The Intercultural Center and the Center for Student Academic Success

Examples of on-line and off-campus resources:  

Resources for Persons of Color

Resources for Allies

Resources for Everyone

RWU Contact Information

Advising and Peer Mentorship

Our Advising and Peer Mentorship office is here to help students succeed throughout their time at RWU. New students receive support in transitioning successfully to college, and all students can receive guidance in regard to meeting academic and personal goals.

International Student & Scholar Services

International Student & Scholar Services works to support international students and scholars in the RWU community and support the University's international efforts.

Pre-Health Professions Advising

Roger Williams University offers individualized advising and guidance for students and alumni planning for a career in the health professions after they graduate. Learn more about pre-health advising here. 

Student Accessibility Services

The Student Accessibility Services staff are here to help eligible students access the academic accommodations they need to thrive at RWU.  

The Tutoring Center

Through the Tutoring Center, students can receive free tutoring support from faculty and peer tutors in a breadth of subject areas, including mathematics, writing, business, sciences, languages, and more.