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THE RWU DIFFERENCE
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, RWU provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. RWU is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Making an Impact
RWU’s U.S. News ranking reflects an education built around hands-on experience, mentorship, and strong outcomes.
Trades Showcase
Meet local employers and industry partners, connect with current students and instructors, and discover how RWU Extension School's Electrical and Plumbing Apprenticeship Programs can help you build a rewarding career.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Providence Campus
Majors in a Minute
Current RWU students share how their powerful combinations of majors, minors, and real-world learning are preparing them for successful careers.
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Marketing + Visual Arts, Arts Management, and Graphic Design
Sustainability + Environmental Science and Marine Bio
Graphic Design + Visual Arts, Marketing, and Photography
Mechanical Engineering + Mathematics
Legal Studies + Psychology
Finance + Mathematics
Prepare for College with RWU Summer Camps
Designed for motivated middle and high school students, RWU's summer camps let participants explore the exciting fields of marine biology, architecture, engineering, law, construction management, and forensic science through expert-led labs and real-world projects. Build valuable skills, earn college credit, and experience college life firsthand!
Start Anytime with EXT Rolling Admission
At RWU Extension School, learning fits your life. With rolling admission, flexible programs, and real-world pathways, you can begin your degree or certificate when you're ready—on your terms, at your pace.
Hawks Soar Higher with Graduate Scholarships
RWU offers graduate scholarships to current students and alumni.
- 25% discount on all graduate programs for current students
- 20% discount on all graduate programs for alumni
Advance your career, deepen your expertise, or explore a new passion at RWU.
Real-World Learning
At RWU, your education is more than a degree — it’s a powerful combination of purpose, hands-on experience, and community. With expert faculty and a campus that feels like home, you’ll chart your own path and graduate ready to lead, solve, and thrive.
See Yourself at RWU
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Powerful Combinations. Boundless Possibilities.
The most impactful education is the one you design for yourself. Through Powerful Combinations of academic programs, internships, research, and student activities, RWU students create unique pathways that align with their passions and set them apart in the job market.
Welcome, Interim President Williams!
RWU is proud to announce the appointment of Brian G. Williams, D.M. as our Interim President.
Having previously served as RWU’s Chief of Staff, President Williams brings a deep understanding of the university, decades of experience in higher education leadership, and a strong commitment to the RWU community.
At 20, Political Science Major Henry Siravo Becomes Youngest-Ever Elected Member of Smithfield Town Council
From student government to local politics, senior Henry Siravo draws on his RWU education and campus leadership experience as he prepares to serve his hometown.
Roger Williams University Names Alyson Gill Next Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Higher education leader brings extensive experience in academic administration, faculty scholarship, and international partnerships.
At a San Diego Airport, RWU Architecture and Preservation Students Learned What It Takes to Build
In an interdisciplinary Cummings School of Architecture graduate studio, a dozen students worked alongside industry and government leaders to test their ideas against the design, financial, legal, and community realities of a real San Diego airport development.
RWU Celebrates 30 Years of Gabelli School of Business With New Academic Home
The building renovations mark a milestone in the school's history, creating modern, collaborative spaces that expand opportunities for hands-on learning and prepare students for the future of business.
Roger Williams University Celebrates First-Generation Students Through Connection, Community, and Belonging
Through three events during First-Generation College Celebration Week, RWU students, faculty and staff shared experiences, celebrated achievements, and strengthened the connections that help first-generation Hawks thrive.