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Full time undergraduate students
100%
Of students are considered for merit-based scholarships
80%
Of students graduate with more than just a single major
Come Visit Us
Take a tour of campus
Tour our campus to discover what makes Roger Williams University distinctive. Your visit experience includes an Admission Information Session provided by an admission team member and a student-led tour.
Virtual Visit Opportunities
Not able to visit? No worries! In addition to a number of on-demand sessions, we also offer live virtual opportunities daily. This is your chance to interact with RWU students and staff to find out more about the RWU experience!
Transfer Visit Opportunities
Learn more about our transfer-specific opportunities including our Transfer Tuesdays!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to questions commonly asked by prospective first-year, transfer, and international students.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission
Meet Your Admission Counselor
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. 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!
If your counselor is not listed or you are inquiring from a territory not listed (e.g., Northern Rhode Island and Boston Metro Area), please contact us via email at admit@rwu.edu and one of our Admission Counselors will contact you with the information you have requested.
Jenna Cutter
South, Central, and Southwestern Connecticut; Lexington & Waltham, Massachusetts
jcutter@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 240-1026
Abby Hamilton
North, Central, and Northwestern Connecticut; North Shore Massachusetts, Upstate & Western New York
ahamilton@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 240-1071
Samantha Kreutzer
Transfer Students, Worcester County Massachusetts
skreutzer@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 240-1004
Meghan McLaughlin
Cape Cod & The Islands and North Central Massachusetts
mmclaughlin@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 200-6256
Heather Schramm
New Bedford to Quincy and Plymouth County Massachusetts
hschramm@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 240-1074
Jeremy Spencer
Rocky Mountain and Midwestern States; International Students
jspencer@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 337-7412
Jessica Thibeault
Westchester County, New York; Southern Rhode Island
jthibeault@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 240-1030
Hear From Hawks
Our students are passionate about being here. Hear what they love most and why they chose RWU.
Powerful Combinations
"Being able to combine passions and programs allows me to explore interests and tailor my experience to make me more marketable after graduation ."
– Brendan Serenson, Business Management, Class of 2023
Student Access, Success, and Equity
“There are plenty of ways to get involved and find your people and place on campus.”
– Dom Emmanual, Legal Studies & Cultural Studies, Class of 2023
Our Hometown Bristol, RI
“Going to college in a coastal community isn't something many people can say.”
– Julia Harrington, Forensic Biology, Class of 2024