University College
We meet you where you are.
Who We Are
Our goal is to meet students where they are and help build a path to their success. Whatever age, whatever demands and challenges you face, whatever education and career paths you have or haven't taken, we will work with you to break barriers and find opportunity. Whether you are looking to earn a degree or just get some job training, University College ensures that all learners and communities are supported with pathways, programs, supports, and services that meet their educational needs.
How We Meet Community Needs
University College is about meeting the needs of the community. We are a place for all types of learners and partner for community organizations and industry leaders who are implementing solutions that benefit the larger community.
How We Serve All Learners
University College is not just geared toward one type of student. We are organized to serve all learners, whether they are teenagers trying to get ahead, adult students looking to complete degrees, or individuals looking for job training or professional development for themselves or their employees.
How We Remove Barriers
University College removes barriers and provides opportunities. We work with students to ensure they or their families aren't blocked from an education for reasons of preparation, affordability, or time constraints.
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Defy your doubts. There is no better time than now to begin working on a degree path, or finish a path you started, or take a course to advance in your career. Our variety of course offerings and affordable tuition will get you where you want to go.
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You Did the Work, Now Earn the Degree
Use what you already know through relevant learning, work, or life experience and apply it towards a degree. You can bring in as many as 90 credits towards a bachelors degree. Learn how you can maximize your life experience for a degree. We recognize a number of formal and non-formal experiences and activities as prior learning.
A Place for Our Active or Retired Military
UC is where military members deployed overseas, serving here at home, or those who have already served can get started on their next steps. We collaborate and maintain partnerships with education officers throughout the military branches so we can best serve our military families and offer services and resources like military discount and a Student Veteran Organization (SVO).
A Place For High School Students And Young Adults Looking to Get Ahead or Back on Track
Middle or high school students from Providence and Pawtucket can explore college courses at UC. Students and young adults from those same cities can also start a path to a high school diploma from those through Gateway to College if they aren't on track to graduate or left high school without a diploma.
A Place for Partnerships
We are a thought partner and leader, working to solve problems, innovate, disrupt, and build new systems that create a positive and measurable impact for families, communities, and the State. Whether it’s designing custom courses or opening up our courses and trainings to your employees, we are prepared to provide the support and know-how that is required to meet your specific goals and needs.
Recent News
RWU and CVS Health Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers
The longstanding partnership between RWU and CVS Health has driven success and innovation for diverse entrepreneurs and business leaders nationwide.
RWU Launches Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden Scholarships for Trades Education
Funded by a $250,000 grant from the Hayden Foundation, the scholarships will provide full financial support for students enrolled in RWU’s trades programs and help address a critical labor shortage in the state of Rhode Island.
RWU Partners with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to Offer Reduced Tuition on University College Courses
All adult volunteers with GSSNE are eligible to receive financial discounts toward their education, from professional certifications to undergraduate and graduate degrees
Celebrating Our 2023 Graduates
From their outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements during their time at RWU to their post-Roger plans, RWU is very proud to celebrate our 2023 graduates. In these stories, hear how an RWU education has shaped their futures.
RWU Graduates Urged to ‘Work Hard and Dream Big Dreams’
Philanthropists and real estate entrepreneurs Joyce and Bill Cummings deliver the Commencement address to RWU’s 1,146 graduates.
