Students University-Wide
Across two campuses, on the coast in Bristol and in the heart of Providence, our students discover their path and passion while making a meaningful impact within the community and around the world.
Admission & Aid
Your undergraduate degree sets you up for many of your future successes. We're here to help you navigate the process.
Welcome to RWU!
Our commitment is to your safety, well-being, and intellectual and social development. Here, you’re not a number, you’re a multi-dimensional learner, leader, community member, and difference-maker. RWU is here to help you reach your goals and support you along the way. We look forward to getting to know you and your family throughout this process!
Of students are awarded scholarships and/or need based financial aid.
An RWU education can be more affordable than you think. Our commitment is to work with you to develop a financial pathway to and through the university.
Be Automatically Considered For Scholarship
All students are automatically considered for up to $25,000 in RWU merit-based scholarships and aid.
Take our Virtual Tour
Wondering what the Roger Williams campus looks like? From academic offerings to cutting-edge athletic facilities, residence halls, our top-rated dining commons and more, explore our virtual tour to get a glimpse of what lies ahead for you on our waterfront campus.
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Meet Us!
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.
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Undergraduate
Join us for a virtual information session or Q&A Register for a sessionUG First-Year Students
RWU prepares students for successful lives and great careers What We Look ForUG Transfer Students
Find out about our seamless credit transfer process and simple Rapid App Apply NowInternational Students
Learn more about the special considerations and support we provide. Learn More
Career Success
We are committed to the success of our students. 98% of our 2019 graduates are employed or have enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Safe, Beautiful Waterfront 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.
Create Your Path
With over 45 majors and 70 minors, you will the opportunity to combine academic programs from different disciplines. More than 80% of students graduate with more than a single major!
Majors & Minors
With over 45 majors and minors we have the right program to fit your passion and prepare you for success.
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Financial Aid
Whether this is your first time through the college process or the fifth, you will have questions and concerns that are specific to your circumstances and specific to Roger Williams. We’re here to help.
Learn more about Financial Aid
Visit RWU Virtually
Join us for live streamed information sessions weekdays at 2 and 5 p.m. EST. Join admission counselors and a couple current RWU students for Q&As Monday through Friday and Sundays at 4 p.m. EST.
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