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At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, we believe that education should equip you not only for your first job but also for a lifetime filled with purpose, continuous learning, and impact. The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Difference is defined by what distinguishes our students: engaging in real-world learning, leveraging powerful combinations of experiences, and recognizing the significance of location to help you soar like a hawk.
At Roger Williams, no two students take the same journey. We give you the freedom to create your own powerful combinations of academic programs, minors, and majors that align with your passions and career goals.
With nationally recognized programs in the liberal arts and professional fields, you can explore interdisciplinary learning that provides a unique skill set valued by employers. Our dedicated faculty, advisors, and career center staff are here to help you shape an academic pathway that’s distinctly yours.
But learning at Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 goes beyond the classroom. Through internships, leadership opportunities, research collaborations, and student activities, you’ll combine knowledge with experience, building the tools to thrive in any field.
With a beautiful waterfront campus in Bristol and a dynamic urban campus in Providence, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 offers the best of both worlds.
Bristol ranks as a top Safest College Town, offering a safe and close-knit community where you can enjoy small classes, meaningful mentorship, and lasting friendships.
Providence connects you to career-launching internships, research, and community projects in Rhode Island’s capital city.
And with Boston and New York just a short trip away, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 students benefit from access to some of the most exciting cultural, academic, and professional hubs in the country.
We’re not just located in the community—we’re embedded in it. Our students continually apply their skills to real-world projects that make a difference across southeastern New England and beyond.
At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, you’ll do more hands-on learning, research, and practical application—in and out of the classroom—than at most universities, starting in your very first year.
From real-world research projects, internships, practicums, and apprenticeships to study abroad, pro bono legal practice, and community-engaged learning, every Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 student builds an impressive portfolio of experience before graduation.
Our dynamic learning environment brings the world to campus, connecting you directly with opportunities across various industries and communities. You’ll graduate with the confidence, skills, and professional network to stand out in your first job and throughout your career.
Â鶹ɫÇéÆ¬â€™s curriculum is also grounded in social and environmental justice, ensuring your real-world learning has a real-world impact—helping communities and the environment while shaping your future.
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 is more than a university—it’s a community where you belong. We are deeply committed to being an inclusive, supportive, and empowering campus where every student can discover who they are and what matters most to them.
From day one, you’ll find spaces, mentors, and opportunities that encourage you to grow personally and professionally. Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 students graduate as leaders, changemakers, and creatives who not only succeed in their careers but also inspire others and give back to their communities.
At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, you’ll learn to soar like a Hawk—turning passion into purpose and lifting others as you rise.
At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, the Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Difference—Real-World Learning, Powerful Combinations, Location Matters, and Soar Like a Hawk—drives an exceptional graduate success rate.
By engaging in hands-on internships, research, community projects, and interdisciplinary study, Hawks develop the skills, networks, and confidence to thrive in competitive careers.
That’s why 96% of Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 graduates are employed full-time, serving in volunteer positions, or pursuing advanced degrees within 6 to 9 months of graduation. Our focus on experiential learning, mentorship, and social impact ensures Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 students are not only prepared for their first job, but also equipped for lifelong success as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Ready to start your journey? Explore our programs, connect with our community, and see how Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 can prepare you for a career—and a life—that makes a difference.
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At the 2025 Summer Research Showcase, students from across disciplines presented their findings on topics ranging from marine conservation to advanced materials science.
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
Accomplished leaders in pharmaceuticals, automotive retail, and nonprofit healthcare from Boston, Rhode Island, and Texas join Â鶹ɫÇéÆ¬â€™s Board.
Four first-year students earn four-year, full-tuition scholarships with paid internships, mentorship, and professional development through the Shawmut Scholars program.