CHANGE THE WORLD. FIND YOUR PASSION.
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.
VISIT
Everything you’ve read about here is best experienced in person. (Same with the breathtaking views of Mount Hope Bay.)
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
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.
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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.
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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.
80 + CLUBS AND ORGS
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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY.
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.
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.
27 COUNTRIES across six continents where RWU students study abroad
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6 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.
24 VARSITY SPORTS plus 8 club sports and many intramural opportunities 96% of graduates are employed or accepted to graduate school within six months of graduation
3,500 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES plus graduate and law 99% of classes have fewer than 40 students 99% receive financial aid
100% of students complete an RWU Internship Experience 95% of first-year students live on campus
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RWU has the only law school in Rhode Island 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio
44 STATES REPRESENTATED plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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. 1
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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. 4
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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.
5
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.
80 + 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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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.
COUNTRIES across six continents where RWU students study abroad
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.
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
SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor Studies in Law, M.S.L.
45+ MAJORS 70+ MINORS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING & CONSTRUCTION
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
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.
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.