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Placement of 2022 Grads
Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.
Academics
Our wide range of academic programs prepares our students for success after graduation
Schools & Colleges
Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
Developing independent thinkers who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in the global business community.
Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education
Merging coursework with real-world experience in order to prepare for fulfilling careers and successful lives.
Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
Preparing students for a variety of careers in the social or natural sciences.
Cummings School of Architecture
Providing a balanced education for students seeking to design and maintain our built and cultural environments.
School of Engineering, Computing & Construction Management
Delivering practical, hands-on experiences so graduates can adapt to rapid technological change, communicate, and interact effectively.
School of Justice Studies
Empowering students to be the next practitioners in today's justice system.
Extension School
Meeting students where they are in their educational and career journey.
School of Law
Offering students a rigorous, hands-on, affordable legal education in a supportive environment.
Accreditations
Roger Williams University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). NECHE (formerly NEASC) strives to establish and maintain high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level. It serves some 1,866 public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six New England states and 114 American/International schools around the globe.
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Academic Exploration Program
From planning your path to finding it, Roger Williams University supports you whether you have an idea of your major, are split between majors, or still searching for the perfect program for you!
General Education
Our new skills-based and outcomes-focused General Education curriculum allows every student to graduate with a minor.
Student Academic Success
The Center for Student Academic Success offers comprehensive support, such as tutoring services, professional advising, and reasonable accommodations, to help students achieve their academic goals while at RWU.
Career & Professional Development
The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) provides resources to meet all of your career needs. Check out our new career communities, events and programs, and connect with us this semester.
Hands-On Research
Students collaborate with faculty, perform independent research in labs and in the field, compete for grant funding, publish papers, present at conferences, compete in regional and national academic challenges, work on community-engaged research projects, and more.
Guaranteed Internships
The RWU Internship Experience builds opportunities for our students to explore different career paths, gain valuable professional experience, join research projects, and prepare to be career-ready upon graduation. RWU offers internships as part of the powerful combinations of joining your classroom studies with hands-on experience in industry, community, and research facilities.
Recent News
Welcome to The Sandbox: New Public Relations Lab Is Hub for Experiential Learning
Unveiled on Sept. 25, the new space offers students resources to work with clients, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and strengthen professional skills.
Capital Gains: RWU Students Forge Powerful Connections With Foreign Policy Leaders
Thanks to alumna Kristina Biyad ’16, five RWU students attended the Foreign Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., where they met U.S. political leaders and engaged in discourse about current events.
Unity Mural Comes Together to Honor University Community
Graphic Design Communication students spearhead the creation of a mural aiming to unite student body and celebrate campus diversity.
Sam Trieber Named Class of 2024 Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker
The senior Criminal Justice major said he hopes to connect with graduates by delivering a speech that is both humorous and cathartic on May 17.
RWU’s Real Estate Team Places Fourth in National College Competition
Five students from Construction Management, Architecture, Marketing, Real Estate, and Preservation Studies combined their diverse skills to tackle real-world challenges.
