Communities of Hope Selected for National Solutions Journalism Challenge
Roger Williams University has been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Solutions Journalism Network to expand civic media and train the next generation of journalists.
Welcome to the Roger Williams University Family!
At Roger Williams, we strive to develop relationships that last throughout your student’s entire college experience. Our families of current students and families of alumni are part of the RWU community from the admissions process to their time on campus and beyond.
Parent and Family Resources
Current Families
Resources & FAQs for our current families.
Prospective Families
Selecting the best university fit for students and families is an essential first leg of the collegiate journey.
Accepted Student Families
You've worked hard and earned this! We hope to welcome you to our community as a member of the incoming class this fall.
New Student Families
This site is your resource for your next steps and important deadlines listed in sequential order to help you complete each task at just the right time as you prepare for arrival.
International Families
At RWU, we form a community to help you succeed and adjust to life in the U.S.
Alumni Families
We encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to our alumni community.
Parent & Family Volunteers
The Roger Williams University Parent & Family Leadership Council (PFLC) and the Parent & Family Association are a group of engaged volunteers who participate in a variety of activities in support of the University’s mission and its students.
Academic Calendar
Important dates at RWU
Student Handbook
By their attendance at Roger Williams University, students are obligated to comply with its regulations and procedures, which they are expected to read and understand.
Helping Students and Families to Navigate Their Course
The RWU community is working hard to ensure that your academic needs and overall well-being guide your return to campus following these challenging pandemic years.
When questions or issues arise, please know that I am here to support you. By providing students and families with robust resources, I seek to empower students with the confidence to succeed as evolving, independent adult learners. When you have specific questions, unique circumstances, or if you are unsure of where to turn, I can be reached at 401-254-3042 or dknapman@rwu.edu.
Best wishes for your success and wellness,
Debbie Knapman
Director of Student & Family Assistance
Student & Family Events
Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming, and Family Weekend are wonderful times when families can get better acquainted with the Roger Williams campus and Bristol community.
Recent News
RWU Extension School Offers Doula Education Training
Newly launched program provides a flexible, 20-hour course for students to quickly gain their certification.
Six Professors Recognized for Their Dedication to Student Success
The Professor of the Semester Award honors faculty members for their commitment to academics and mentorship.
RWU Class of 2025 Urged to Embrace Discomfort, Pursue their Dreams and Careers with Purpose
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world, inspires resilience in Commencement address to RWU’s 1,279 graduates.
In RWU’s Blue Entrepreneurship Course, ‘The Drunken Tilapia’ Aquaponics Startup Captures Pitch Prize
A new interdisciplinary marine science and business course is making waves at Roger Williams University by teaching students to solve real problems through smart, sustainable business models.
Events
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Reconciliation & the Providence Commemoration Lab
- Columbus Square Park, 24 Reservoir Ave, Providence, RI 02907