About Student Life
The Division of Student Life Mission
With a focus on students' holistic development, the Division of Student Life partners with students, staff, and faculty to cultivate diverse and thriving communities. We provide support, mentorship, educational initiatives, and opportunities for identity exploration and leadership development to foster students' academic success, well-being, and capacity to become life-long learners who contribute to an equitable society.
What We Offer
Student life is about much more than just what goes on inside the classroom. Through our multiple offices and responsibilities, the Division of Student Life staff offer a variety of events, and leadership experiences that provide students the opportunity to meet new people and explore their interests and passions.
Supporting Students of Concern or in Emergencies
We have staff on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to ensure students are safe and secure. Learn who to contact if you need support or are concerned about a student's well-being.
Financial Well-being Resources
We make every effort to support students’ financial well-being — the ability to successfully manage expenses and meet short- and long- term financial goals within an established budget and current resources. At times, students experience unanticipated situations or face difficult circumstances that interfere with their financial well-being and academic success.
Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation
At Roger Williams University we believe in building a strong mind and healthy body. For our students this means access to state-of-the-art recreation facilities and a range of fun, active intramural sports and activities.
Commuters
We want all of our students to feel connected and involved on campus, even as a commuter. Every athletic team, intramurals, clubs, and organizations are open to everyone, and with a dedicated commuter lounger, commuting students are sure to make RWU a home away from home.
Counseling Center
Learn more about our services--from our programs on wellness, relationships and dreams to one-on-one sessions and anonymous online mental health screenings.
Dining Services
With food ranked top 5% in the country, Bon Appétit makes sure there is something for everyone—including special dinners for Ramadan, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year. Not only is the food great (and healthy), it’s local!
Health Education Program
The Director of Student Health Promotion and Wellness Education and the Health and Wellness Educators (HAWEs) work together to promote wellness and plan events for the Roger Williams University students to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Health Services
Roger Williams University Health Services is committed to delivering confidential, evidence-based health care and fostering compassionate and collaborative partnerships with students, families, and the campus community.
Orientation
First year students are welcomed into the RWU community through our summer orientation. We have designed it so that our students have an easy transition into college life as well as help them get connected with other students on campus.
Public Safety and Transportation
The Department of Public Safety strives to provide a safe and secure environment conducive to living and learning.
Residence Life and Housing
When you live at Roger Williams University, you'll discover a safe, supportive, and fun community you'll be proud to call home.
Spiritual Life
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to all religious faiths with spiritual life viewed as an integral part of a student's holistic development.
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
We support a safe, healthy and inclusive campus community that is conducive to learning where students act with honesty, integrity, civility and respect for themselves and others.
Student and Family Assistance
When difficulties arise, the Office of Student & Family Assistance can offer support and assists students and families communicate absences, discuss medical leaves, and navigate the University experience.
Student Programs and Leadership
Student Programs & Leadership staff advise and support the diverse array of student clubs, organizations, events, and leadership opportunities on campus.
Title IX Office (Sexual Misconduct)
The Roger Williams University community understands that any instance of sexual violence affects the entire community and, as such, is dedicated to educating and supporting students, staff, and faculty on any and all Title IX topics and issues.
Contact
The Vice President of Student Life oversees the offices that enact our mission.
Dr. John King
Vice President for Student Life
jjking@rwu.edu
Dr. Derek Zuckerman
Associate Vice President for Student Life
Dean of Students
dzukerman@rwu.edu
Office of Student Life:
(401)-254-3042
Center for Student Development Suite 100
rwustudentlife@rwu.edu