FIND YOUR PASSION.
CHANGE THE WORLD. THIS IS RWU.
At Roger Williams University, you can combine professional programs and liberal arts to create a Powerful Combination that’s as unique as you are. Double major, add a minor, explore internships, do research, or study abroad. Get involved with clubs, athletics, and leadership opportunities. Earn your bachelor’s and even your master’s or law degree all in one place. Plus you get to enjoy coastal vibes on our campus in Bristol, Rhode Island. Here are the top ten advantages of choosing RWU.
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VISIT Everything you’ve read about here is best experienced in person. (Same with the breathtaking views of Mount Hope Bay.)
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APPLY TODAY FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS KEY DATES August: Fall application opens November 15: Early action applications due + Honors Program preferred deadline February 1: Regular Decision Application Deadline RWU accepts the Common Application and offers Direct Admission through Niche TRANSFER APPLICANTS KEY DATES
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August: Fall & Spring applications open November 1: Priority Spring Application Deadline Rolling admission thereafter April 1: Priority Fall Application Deadline Rolling admission thereafter
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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. Employers hire RWU grads because they roll up their sleeves and get involved. Finance students invest and trade multimillion-dollar portfolios, while chemistry majors test new anti-amoebic drug candidates, and art and humanities students display their work in the Bristol community.
SOAK UP COASTAL AND CITY VIBES. Location matters! Bristol is America’s #1 Safest College Town, making it a perfect place to live and explore. Buses can take you to the creative capital city of Providence (home to our Extension School campus) or the famous beaches of Newport.
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BEST COLLEGE FOOD.
Niche.com ranked RWU No. 1 for best college food in Rhode Island, recognizing the quality and range of dining options, commitment to sustainability, and sourcing food locally. Our chefs work to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
GET INVOLVED. From researchers to volunteers, eco-warriors, singers, dancers, and beyond, there is something for everyone within our tight-knit community, from campus events to clubs, groups, and orgs.
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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY. We don’t just say it, we live it. Rhode Island leads in the U.S. as the #1 state for LGBTQ+ safety, and RWU earns high marks on the Campus Pride Index for inclusivity. Engage in multi-faith learning, celebrate First-Gen Day, and build community in our Intercultural Center. All students are welcome.
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COUNTRIES
across six continents where RWU students study abroad
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD.
Study abroad for a week, semester, summer, or year. RWU provides opportunities to learn and intern in cities across the U.S. and overseas, with programs in countries such as Italy, Vietnam, Nepal, Bermuda, and the U.K.
3,500 BE A CHANGEMAKER. Tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Forge new ways of thinking and working that benefit people, the planet and the economy. Make your mark—that’s what RWU grads do. The RWU Internship Experience builds opportunities for students to gain valuable professional VARSITY SPORTS 8 club sports experience, join research plus projects and and many intramural be career-ready upon graduation. opportunities
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Stay healthy your way by playing a varsity sport, taking a fitness class or simply taking a walk on our coastal shell path! RWU offers 24 varsity sports and participates in the Division III Conference of New England (CNE). Plus, you can engage in recreational activities such as disc golf, sand volleyball, and club or intramural sports.
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RWU has the only law school in Rhode Island
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of classes have fewer than 40 students
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of first-year students live on campus
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plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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CREATE YOUR POWER. We are all about combining programs and taking courses across our eight schools of study. You can pair academic programs with your passions, trailblazing your path. Our expert faculty and staff guide you in selecting your minor or double (or triple!) major.
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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. Employers hire RWU grads because they roll up their sleeves and get involved. Finance students invest and trade multimillion-dollar portfolios, while chemistry majors test new anti-amoebic drug candidates, and art and humanities students display their work in the Bristol community.
SOAK UP COASTAL AND CITY VIBES. Location matters! Bristol is America’s #1 Safest College Town, making it a perfect place to live and explore. Buses can take you to the creative capital city of Providence (home to our Extension School campus) or the famous beaches of Newport.
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BEST COLLEGE FOOD.
Niche.com ranked RWU No. 1 for best college food in Rhode Island, recognizing the quality and range of dining options, commitment to sustainability, and sourcing food locally. Our chefs work to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
GET INVOLVED. From researchers to volunteers, eco-warriors, singers, dancers, and beyond, there is something for everyone within our tight-knit community, from campus events to clubs, groups, and orgs.
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CLUBS AND ORGS
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PLAY MORE.
Stay healthy your way by playing a varsity sport, taking a fitness class or simply taking a walk on our coastal shell path! RWU offers 24 varsity sports and participates in the Division III Conference of New England (CNE). Plus, you can engage in recreational activities such as disc golf, sand volleyball, and club or intramural sports.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY. We don’t just say it, we live it. Rhode Island leads in the U.S. as the #1 state for LGBTQ+ safety, and RWU earns high marks on the Campus Pride Index for inclusivity. Engage in multi-faith learning, celebrate First-Gen Day, and build community in our Intercultural Center. All students are welcome.
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COUNTRIES
across six continents where RWU students study abroad
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD.
Study abroad for a week, semester, summer, or year. RWU provides opportunities to learn and intern in cities across the U.S. and overseas, with programs in countries such as Italy, Vietnam, Nepal, Bermuda, and the U.K.
BE A CHANGEMAKER. Tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Forge new ways of thinking and working that benefit people, the planet and the economy. Make your mark—that’s what RWU grads do. The RWU Internship Experience builds opportunities for students to gain valuable professional experience, join research projects and be career-ready upon graduation.
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LAND YOUR DREAM JOB. 96% of graduates find employment in companies like NBC, Morgan Stanley, Marvel Entertainment, U.S. Coast Guard, NYU Langone Health, Regeneron, and Thermo Fisher Scientific or acceptance to graduate, law, or medical school within six months of graduation.
CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture Art & Architectural History Preservation Studies* Real Estate* FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS & EDUCATION Communication and Media Studies Creative Writing Dance Educational Studies Elementary Education English Literary Studies Film Studies* Food Studies* Gender and Sexuality Studies* Graphic Design History Journalism Music Painting, Drawing and Printmaking* Photography and Digital Media* Public Relations STEAM Education* Sculpture and Ceramics* Secondary Education Spanish Theatre* Undeclared Academic Exploration Program Visual Arts MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Business* Business Analytics* Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing Sports Management
Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science with specializations in Digital Systems and Customized Program of Study Construction Management Cybersecurity & Networking Engineering Customized Program of Study (e.g., Biomedical) Mechanical Engineering SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES Anthropology/Sociology Criminal Justice Forensic Science International Relations Legal Studies Political Science FEINSTEIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & NATURAL SCIENCES Applied Mathematics Aquaculture & Aquarium Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Data Science Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science Marine Biology Mathematics Physics Psychology Public Health Sustainability Studies MASTER’S PROGRAMS
SCHOOL OF LAW Juris Doctor Studies in Law, M.S.L.
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Architecture, M.Arch Biotechnology, M.A. Business Administration, M.B.A. Business Analytics, M.B.A. Criminal Justice, M.S. Cybersecurity, M.A./M.S. Forensic Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Math Education Preservation Practices, M.S. Public Administration, M.P.A. Real Estate, M.S. STEAM Education, M.A. Special Education, M.A.
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ACCELERATED PROGRAMS Architecture 4+2 B.S./M.Arch. Biochemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Biology/Biotechnology 4+1 B.S./M.S.† Biology/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Business Administration 3+1 B.S./M.B.A. Business Administration 4+1 B.S./M.B.A. Business Law 3+3 B.S./J.D. Chemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./Pharm.D.† Criminal Justice 4+1 B.S./M.S. Legal Studies 3+3 B.S./J.D. Preservation Studies 4+1 B.S./M.S. Real Estate One-Year M.S. Special Education 4+1 B.S./M.A. †programs offered through an external partnership PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING TRACKS Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medical Lab Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Health Professions, General GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Cloud Computing Construction Management Cybersecurity Cyberspecialist Digital Forensics Leadership Middle School Certification Preservation Practices Public Management Real Estate Urban and Regional Planning Listings with * after are some of our popular minors. Please note: Almost all majors can also be a minor.
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