Transfer to RWU
We will help you every step of the way!
Welcome!
Roger Williams University is dedicated to personally helping you navigate the transfer and enrollment process. We are well known for our personal attention and support in the classroom, and that commitment goes beyond - starting the moment you reach out to learn more about transferring. We have an extensive team of faculty and staff who are available to guide you through every step of the process.
A Comprehensive University
- Six schools of undergraduate study, a graduate school, law school, and University College (online, part-time, continuing education, certificates)
- Guaranteed hands-on learning opportunities built into every major
- 80+ clubs and organizations to find your place and get involved
Save Time and Money
- We accept up to 75 credits from previous institutions
- Transfer to RWU with an associate degree and be guaranteed at least $20,000 in scholarships (based on GPA)
- Non-degree holding transfer students will be automatically considered for RWU merit scholarships and aid up to $21,000
- Phi Theta Kappa members receive $1,000 scholarship per year on top of other scholarships and aid
- Military benefits available
Seamless Transition
Easily see how your courses transfer to RWU with Transferology!
Let's get started!
Brendan's Transfer Experience
Business Management major Brendan, who is also a transfer student, and a triple minor talks about RWU's support for students to combine their passions, resulting in graduates with diverse skill sets who are set up for successful careers.
The Application Process
We accept both the Common Application (Transfer) and The RWU Rapid Application, which is free. You do not have to have all the required credentials on hand when you submit your application. You can submit required materials as you obtain them. We do a holistic review of your application, looking at each and every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement and always in the context of your personal, school, and local environment.
Transfer Application Deadlines
- Spring semester: November 1
- Fall semester: April 1
Visit Us
We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us! We offer a variety of visit experiences, both in-person and virtually. Join us to see more about our campus and hear from staff, faculty and RWU students about their experiences.
Our Safe Hometown
Bristol is ranked as the safest college town in the country by safewise.com. In 2019, Bristol was also ranked as one of the top 25 best small towns in America by Architectural Digest.