At Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ, 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ’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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ, you’ll learn to soar like a Hawk—turning passion into purpose and lifting others as you rise.
At Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, the Â鶹ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ 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ɫÇéƬ students are not only prepared for their first job, but also equipped for lifelong success as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
The Promoting Police Leadership Act aims to close a gap in how police commanders are prepared to lead, building on more than two decades of leadership training at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ expands its academic offerings with new programs and pathways designed to meet evolving workforce needs and help students advance from undergraduate study to graduate education.
More than 1,000 new students begin their Â鶹ɫÇéƬ journey by reflecting on who they are, who they hope to become, and the community they will help shape.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ is undergoing a series of renovations and improvements designed to create more engaging, flexible, and functional spaces for students, faculty and staff.
In its third year, the Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Law program welcomed 39 students, including 18 returning campers, for two weeklong sessions focused on justice, advocacy, elections, and civic engagement.