Welcome! Roger Williams University is a comprehensive university that focuses on hands-on learning and real work experiences in partnership with our local communities.
Our students are passionate about being here. Hear what they love most and why they chose RWU.
"Teachers and students reached out even before I was accepted and made me feel included." – Andrea Arriaga Cota, International Relations, Class of 2023
“I chose RWU because of a personal connection with a professor here before I was even actually accepted.” – Devlin Welch, Chemistry Major, Physics Minor, Class of 2022
“RWU is my home away from home. The small class size means you get to build really strong relationships with professors.” – Erica Woolen, Communications Major, Marketing Minor, Class of 2022
Our campus is currently open for in-person tours following all COVID safety protocols, including social distancing and mask wearing at all times. Please check your own state's current travel policy for appropriate guidance when determining if a an on-campus visit is possible. Tours are available on both weekdays and weekends. Your student tour guide will show you all the highlights around campus. Bring your questions!
View Tour Schedule and Reservations
Join our mailing list to learn more about RWU and keep up-to-date with our application deadlines, visit opportunities and exciting news from campus!
Bristol, RI, is ranked as one of the safest college towns in the country by safewise.com, and recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the top small towns to visit in the United States.
As part of our comprehensive financial aid packaging, we offer institutionally-supported merit scholarships, ranging from $10,000 to approximately $24,000. All students are considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application required!
Plus, these scholarships will renew all four years, you just need to remain in good academic standing at the university.
Our admission team is here to help you at every stage of the college admission process. Your dedicated admission counselor can answer any of your questions - from the little things to your bigger questions. Your admission counselor can also help put you in touch with other resources across the university, including athletics and academic support services. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Are you a first-year applicant? Our comprehensive, holistic review means that the Admission Committee reads and weighs all the pieces of your submitted application. Learn more about our approach and the latest COVID related policies for admission for Fall 2021.
Grab a sneak peek of RWU with this fully narrated tour across our waterfront campus. You'll be able to take a closer look at each academic and student life building! This comprehensive tour is a perfect primer for a visit to our campus.
Stay Connected
 Follow |  Follow @RWUAdmission |  Follow @RWUAdmission |
Sofia Pipa '21, recently showed her work alongside 20 other seniors in “Unintentional Feedback,” an exhibition at the Bristol Art Museum. This fall, she will attend New York University to pursue a Master's degree in Arts Administration.
Engineering majors Michaela Curcio, Celeste Hartley, Josh Machado, Corey Mendonca, Kristen Norray, and Christopher Usaty won the Haley & Aldrich essay contest on diversity and inclusion for their essay on their Senior Design Project, “Redesigning the Built World: An Adaptive and Inclusive Playground for All Users.” The team’s playground design included wheelchair-accessible slides, interactive musical panels, adaptive monkey bars, and other innovations.
So far this spring, Jillian Houle ’21, has received a full-tuition scholarship to Pace University, acceptance to Lewis and Clark University, and is waiting to hear back from five schools. She says her two majors are “the best pairing possible” to prepare for law school.
Knowing how these letters are used helps you select the right people to write your recommendations. Here are eight pieces of critical advice when asking for this valuable component of your college application.
Is it possible to choose the right college without ever seeing it in person? In this new virtual reality, there are great ways to do an effective college search without stepping foot on a campus. RWU offers a range of informative virtual resources.
Many of the “traditional” activities involved with the college search and admission process have been affected by the pandemic. We know you have a lot on your mind, so let’s tackle each one.
Coming to terms with the reality that your college choice may not be working out the way you imagined is not easy. In fact, nationally 37% of students will transfer colleges at least once in pursuit of their degree. So, how do you know if it’s time to transfer?
