Experience RWU
A Hands-on, Personalized Learning Experience
- UG
Undergraduate
A residential degree experience in Bristol, RI that prepares graduates for success.
Majors and Minors - GR
Graduate
Master’s and certificate programs available on campus and online.
Graduate Programs - Law
School of Law
A rigorous, personalized and marketable legal education in Bristol and Providence, R.I.
JD and MSL Programs - UC
University College
Certificates, training, and flexible degree options in Providence and online.
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Making an Impact
Accepted Students
Welcome to the RWU community. You've worked hard and earned your acceptance!
Learn more on how to secure your spot for Fall 2024.
Commencement 2024
Congratulations to the RWU Class of 2024! We invite graduates and their guests to visit the RWU Commencement 2024 web page for information on the ceremony and related events.
Innovating the Blue Economy
Our academic expertise in marine science, shellfish aquaculture, ports and shipping, marine trades and defense, and marine and coastal law helps make our communities, coastal economies, and the environment stronger and more resilient.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
- 96%of RWU Class of 2023
secured post-graduate opportunities of a job placement or grad school within 6 months.*
- 2 RI Campuses
On the water in Bristol and in the heart of RI's capital, Providence, serving students from Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, & University College.
- 15:1
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio
- 98% Receive Financial Aid
RWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Sports to meet every interest
- 12+ Masters and Certificate programs
We offer Graduate programs on campus and online with several accelerated options for Undergraduate students
- Only 1
RWU School of Law is RI’s only Law School for undivided attention from the state bench and bar
- Flexible & Convenient
University College offers a variety of educational opportunities and methods for career enhancement
Recent News
With an Individualized Major, a Creative Visionary Navigates Interdisciplinary Frontiers
At the intersection of art and storytelling, senior Will Nichols overcame adversity to craft a powerful combination that encompassed his numerous passions.
First American Woman to Sail Solo, Nonstop Around the World to Speak at RWU on May 15
Cole Brauer will share her historic journey in the Global Solo Challenge and experiences as a collegiate and professional sailor
Bridge to Justice: RWU Students Partner with JSTRI for Hands-on Evidence Recovery Training
In the Criminal Investigations course, undergraduate students learn alongside criminal justice professionals through mock crime scenes and real-life operating procedures
Upcoming Events
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- WedMay15
- FriMay17
Class of 2024 Commencement
- Main Athletic Field behind the Campus Recreation Center, Bristol Campus