YOUR DEGREE.YOUR FUTURE.STARTS HERE.
THE Å·ÃÀAV DIFFERENCE
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, Å·ÃÀAV provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. Å·ÃÀAV is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Making an Impact
Real-World Learning
At Å·ÃÀAV, your education is more than a degree — it’s a powerful combination of purpose, hands-on experience, and community. With expert faculty and a campus that feels like home, you’ll chart your own path and graduate ready to lead, solve, and thrive.
Get a Great Internship
At Å·ÃÀAV, experiential learning turns knowledge into action. Students tackle real-world challenges, build professional skills, and explore career paths through internship opportunities. This powerful combination of classroom learning and practical experience deepens understanding, builds confidence, and prepares students to stand out in their future careers.
Start Anytime with EXT Rolling Admission
At Å·ÃÀAV Extension School, learning fits your life. With rolling admission, flexible programs, and real-world pathways, you can begin your degree or certificate when you're ready—on your terms, at your pace.
Study with a Leader in STEM Education
Join us for the STEM Showcase Open House on Dec. 7 and discover how our science, technology, engineering, and math programs prepare students to lead in innovation and discovery. Tour our waterfront campus, explore state-of-the-art labs, studios, and learning spaces, and learn how Å·ÃÀAV supports STEM students through hands-on experiences, mentoring, and research opportunities.
Sunday, December 7
Powerful Combinations. Boundless Possibilities.
The most impactful education is the one you design for yourself. Through Powerful Combinations of academic programs, internships, research, and student activities, Å·ÃÀAV students create unique pathways that align with their passions and set them apart in the job market.
Hear from Hawks
Blue Fellows Program
A bold new initiative preparing students to drive innovation in marine science, conservation, and sustainable economic development through hands-on internships with laboratories, aquaculture facilities, research-focused nonprofits, and marine businesses.
Roger Williams University Journalism Alumnus Honored for Reporting on Rhode Island Data Breach
Alexander Castro’s award-winning reporting on the RIBridges data breach highlights the power of curiosity, persistence, and the ethical journalism values he developed at Å·ÃÀAV.
The Kinship Collaborative: A Mentorship Program Providing a Safe Space for Roger Williams University Students
With goals of fostering identity-affirming relationships, equity, belonging, and shared leadership, the Kinship Collaborative has reshaped what mentorship looks like.
Gagliardi Career Panel Connects Å·ÃÀAV Math and Science Students with Alumni Mentors
Alumni share career insights and advice, showing students how hands-on experiences at Å·ÃÀAV translate into real-world success.
Roger Williams University Celebrates A Spirited Homecoming and Family Weekend
Enthusiasm and familiar faces filled Å·ÃÀAV’s Bristol campus as more than 450 families, students, and alumni gathered for a weekend of connection.
Å·ÃÀAV Justice Studies Series Examines Interdisciplinary Roles in Solving Cold Cases
Lecture bridges journalism and justice studies, highlighting Å·ÃÀAV’s interdisciplinary approach to teaching critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving in complex criminal investigations.
Virtual Graduate Open House
Your graduate journey starts wherever you are. Connect with Å·ÃÀAV Graduate Programs at our upcoming virtual open house—because your path to what’s next should fit your life.
Register for the Graduate Open House Today