Living at RWU
When you live at Roger Williams University, you'll discover an educational, safe, supportive, and fun community you'll be proud to call home.
The Roger Williams University is a tight-knit community of open, accepting and affirming citizen scholars, leaders, world travelers, athletes, environmentalists, artists, music fans, thinkers and doers. Our campus is vibrant and filled with opportunities for learning and growth. The Department of Residence Life & Housing is committed to making Roger Williams your home away from home, and helping you discover your path and your passion.
Video: Learn about Residence Life and Housing from Director Amanda Downey.
Residential Communities
University housing is comprised of eight different residential communities, each with a unique vibe. Traditional residential communities are reserved for our first-year students, while returning students can choose from suites and apartment-style residences. All of our communities provide wireless internet access and laundry facilities.
Incoming Student Housing
We welcome you to the community, you are now a Hawk! We invite you to learn more about living at RWU and our housing assignment process for first-year students.
Incoming Student Housing Selection
Living Learning Communities
Our Living Learning Communities are designed to help you get the most out of your first-year experience by strengthening the connection between the classroom and the residential community, and helping you transition from high school to college.
Our Living Learning Communities
Returning Student Housing
Returning students, please take the time to thoroughly read our guides to assist you in making your housing selection for next year.
Returning Student Housing Selection
Request for Accessible Housing Accommodations
Roger Williams University and the Department of Residence Life and Housing are committed to the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of college life, including residential and dining experiences.
Questions & Resources
The Department of Residence Life and Housing is here to answer any questions you have. We've put together a list of frequently asked questions and resources to put you on the right path.
Rates and Fees
Student Life Experience
Our Staff
The Roger Williams University Department of Residence Life & Housing supervises a staff of trained Community Directors and Resident Assistants (RAs). Our RAs are students charged with the responsibility of ensuring the health and safety of our resident students. They help establish a safe and welcoming community, provide fun, and educational programming, are knowledgeable resources for students, and enforce university policies and regulations. RAs are selected through a rigorous process, and receive continuous training throughout the summer and academic year. They serve as unit leaders, program facilitators, student advocates, and great campus resources for our students! Our Community Directors are full-time, professional staff members who also live in assigned residence halls. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their specific residence hall, including supervision of the Resident Assistants.
The Department of Residence Life and Housing is comprised of professional and paraprofessional staff who are dedicated the education, growth, and development of our residential students. Get to know our team of talented individuals below from our Central Staff and Community Staff.
Central Office Professional Staff
The Central Office professional staff consists of our senior leadership team as well as the administrative staff who are essential to the function of the Department of Residence Life & Housing.
Amanda Downey
Director of Residence Life & Housing
adowney@rwu.edu
Timothy Valton II
Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing
tvalton@rwu.edu
Make an appointment with Timothy Valton II
Jeremy Hynson
Assistant Director for Housing Operations
jhynson@rwu.edu
Make an appointment with Jeremy Hynson
Erin Durigan
Assistant Director for Residence Education
edurigan@rwu.edu
Make an appointment with Erin Durigan
Debra Forrest
Administrative Assistant & Housing Billing Coordinator
dforrest@rwu.edu
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Teresa Braga
Administrative Assistant
tbraga@rwu.edu
Residential Community Professional Staff
Our residential community professional staff live in their respective residential community and oversee the day-to-day operations of the community, including supervision of the Graduate Community Director (GCD), Resident Assistants (RAs), advisement of the community's hall council, and serving as student conduct officers. These professionals and their community staffs are essential to the development of our residential students.
Liz Furtado
Area Coordinator
Stonewall and Willow Residential Communities
effurtado@rwu.edu
Make an appointment with Liz Furtado
Emma Spezeski
Area Coordinator
Almeida Residential Community
espezeski@rwu.edu
Make an appointment with Emma Spezeski
Mikaela Calcagni
Area Coordinator
Bayside and North Campus Residence Hall
Alexander Dukette
Area Coordinator
Cedar and Maple Residential Communities
Residential Community Graduate Student Staff
The Graduate Assistant is an additional support and resource for residents of their particular assignment. They assist with the day-to-day operations of the residential communities, serve as conduct hearing officers for lower-level infractions, and assist with ensuring the goals and learning outcomes of our robust residential curriculum model are obtained and assessed.
Alex Beebe
Graduate Community Director
abeebe@rwu.edu
Jesahias Quiroa
Graduate Community Director
jquiroa@rwu.edu
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McKenzie Kolstad
Graduate Community Director
Contact
The Department of Residence Life and Housing is committed to making your Roger Williams experience the best it can be. Don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help.
Office of Residence Life and Housing
1 Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Email: rwuhousing@rwu.edu
Phone: 401-254-3161
Fax: 401-254-3451
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)
For general housing inquiries/questions:
- Send an email to rwuhousing@rwu.edu
- OR- - Call the central office number: 401-254-3161