Roger Williams University, a regional leader in the liberal arts strengthened by professional schools, stands on a breathtaking, 140-acre, coastal campus in historic Bristol, Rhode Island. The modern, secure campus nestles among New England's engaging lifestyles and vibrant cultures and is easily accessible from Boston and New York.

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Roger Williams University draws 3,300 full-time undergraduates who each benefit from an attentive, mentoring faculty and dedicated support services. Providing an educational experience of high quality, Roger Williams University offers an ideal academic setting, complemented by excellent facilities, recreation, NCAA Division III athletics, and many social opportunities.

Academic Programs and Resources

Roger Williams University stimulates students through academic programs that blend the traditional and the innovative. Thirty-five majors and professional programs cultivate multiple areas of expertise, giving students the needed tools to succeed in career goals and graduate study. Programs are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, architecture, business, education, engineering, historic preservation, justice studies, legal studies, visual arts studies, and law.

The university’s academic and support facilities are within walking distance from residence halls. Students have access to first-rate resources, including the bayside Center for Economic and Environmental Development, a system of two libraries, state-of-the-art computer centers, as well as design and art studios. A new addition and major renovations will provide a 70,000 sq. ft. recreation center in 2003 with amenities such as an eight-lane swimming pool, health and fitness center, and a new basketball court.

Students - from around the nation and the world - receive a comprehensive, integrated approach to education at Roger Williams University. Classes average 23 students. Therefore, they receive close attention from faculty members, distinguished in their fields and dedicated to teaching undergraduates.

The result of a Roger Williams University education is a well-rounded student who is able to bridge transitions to a rewarding career and gratifying life.

Office of Undergraduate Admission
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
401-254-3500
www.rwu.edu
e-mail: admit@rwu.edu