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Advising for Transfer Students

Transfer students are defined as students who have previously matriculated at one or more accredited institution(s). This does not include students who completed dual enrollment through their secondary education and/or students who received advanced placement (AP) credit through their secondary education.

Our goal for advising transfer students includes, but is not limited to:

  • Mapping out remaining semesters of required major and core curriculum requirements based on student’s transfer evaluation
  • Clarifying university policies that may differ from their previous institution(s)
  • Integrating students with campus life and resources
  • Addressing financial concerns, including making students aware of various financial aid outlets specialized for transfer and non-traditional students

In the process of transferring to Roger Williams University? 

Apply

  • The RWU Rapid Application or the Common Application
  • Resume
  • The Transfer College Report
Recommended Credentials 
  • Statement or Letter of Intent
  • Mid-Semester Grades
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Standardized Test Scores

Research Financial Aid

  • Complete your FAFSA
  • Review scholarship opportunities (i.e. Merit Scholarships, RWU Travel Grant, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, etc.)
  • Connect with financial aid for additional questions @finaid@rwu.edu

Transcripts and Advising

  • Receive and review transfer evaluation. Once you submit your official transcript(s), the registrar's office will work to complete your transfer evaluation.
  • Email smayer@rwu.edu to setup an advising appointment. **This can be done before depositing, but not before a transfer evaluation is completed.

Evaluate and Decide

  • Deposit & Register for Orientation
    • Review your financial and academic plan.
    • If Roger Williams University is the right fit for you, submit your deposit and register for transfer orientation.

Transfer Students at RWU. Since 2017, we have welcomed more than 620 transfer students from over 345 different colleges and universities across 66 different majors. Debunking Common Myths about Transfer Students. Myth #1: Transfer Students are all commuters and are isolated from the campus community. Reality: 72% of fall 2023 transfer students are residents with 55% of transfer students being members of on-campus clubs/organizations. Myth #2: Most transfer students are older, non-traditional aged students. Reality: 81% of current transfer students are traditional-aged (18-22). Myth #3: Transfer students don't like attending events or getting involved in campus organizations. Reality: 55% of transfer students are involved in 1 or more campus organizations. 88% of transfer students reported attending on-campus events to be worthwhile because they are a great opportunity to make friends and feel more connected to their new community with free campus memorabilia.

*Updated Fall 2023

Transferology is a database that provides students a way to see if their college level courses may transfer to schools that are part of the transferology network. This website is meant to be used as a guide for prospective students, not a guarantee that courses will transfer as there are many factors that contribute to transferring including grade received at the prior institution, accreditation of the transfer school's program, RWU program specific requirements, etc.

Click here to create your Transferology account to see how your credits could transfer.

Faculty and staff interested in learning how to better support transfer students are welcome to join us for the Transfer Student Advocacy Workshop. Please keep an eye out on our page for updates or reach out to Sarah Mayer directly at smayer@rwu.edu. 

Matriculated students seeking re-evaluation of previous coursework taken at another accredited institution to be transcripted as a specific RWU course must obtain dean/department chairperson approval. This form and recommended supplemental materials must be submitted to the appropriate dean or department chairperson for review. For assistance completing the form, please contact Sarah Mayer, Senior Transfer/Pathways Academic Advisor via email at smayer@rwu.edu.

Day Program Transfer Course Re-Evaluation Request Form