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.

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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.

Our Residential Communities

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Request Accessible Housing

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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.

Resources

Rates and Fees

Undergraduate Housing

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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.

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Amanda Downey
Director of Residence Life & Housing
adowney@rwu.edu

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Timothy Valton II
Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing
tvalton@rwu.edu

Make an appointment with Timothy Valton II

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Jeremy Hynson
Assistant Director for Housing Operations
mailto:jhynson@rwu.edu

Make an appointment with Jeremy Hynson

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Erin Durigan
Assistant Director for Residence Education
edurigan@rwu.edu

Make an appointment with Erin Durigan

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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 

mcalcagni@rwu.edu

Alexander Dukette
Area Coordinator
Cedar and Maple Residential Communities

adukette@rwu.edu

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: