¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø Names Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as New Vice President for Student Life
Figueroa brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in higher education and student affairs.
Life @ RWU
RWU Student Life as a Hawk
From the Involvement Fair to Spring Carnival, at RWU, life is more than classes — a vibrant campus life is a launching point for your passions, your voice, your creativity, your growth. You’ll join a community of thinkers, creators, athletes, activists, innovators, and global citizens. Here, you can explore more than 80 clubs and organizations, study abroad through over 55 programs, choose from 40+ undergraduate majors, or compete on 25 varsity athletic teams.
Your Community, Your Experience
Get Involved
RWU's Bristol campus offers the best of coastal New England, featuring stunning waterfront views, a safe and welcoming community, and hands-on learning right on Mount Hope Bay. Students can live, learn, and enjoy their time on a close-knit campus. You can join one of over 70 established clubs and organizations, or even create your own!
RWU Dining
The RWU Bon Appétit dining experience is nationally ranked for quality, variety, and sustainability, offering fresh, locally sourced meals that keep our community healthy and energized. From the newly renovated Commons dining hall to café-style eateries, RWU serves up award-winning food options that make campus life both delicious and sustainable.
Living at RWU
Residence Life & Housing is committed to making Roger Williams your home away from home, and helping you discover your path and your passion. We are a tight-knit community of open, accepting, and affirming citizen-scholars, leaders, travelers, athletes, environmentalists, artists, music enthusiasts, thinkers, and doers.
Our Campuses
With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, RWU is connected to the best of Rhode Island and beyond. The 143-acre Bristol campus overlooks Mount Hope Bay and is a short distance from the historic downtown. And the capital city campus is nestled within Providence's thriving arts district. Take a bike ride on the East Bay Bike Path, catch a concert at Lupo’s in Providence, tour the mansions in Newport or hop a bus or train to Boston or New York City!
RWU In the Community
Whether it's community service or working with nonprofits to find solutions to community challenges, RWU students and faculty are engaged in all facets of life in the local and global communities we serve. Explore the many ways RWU is committed to community.
Diversity and Inclusion
At RWU, we welcome and value all expressions of diversity and identity. An integral part of our core values, we actively promote inclusion by offering institutional programs and supporting student clubs and organizations dedicated to diversity in all aspects of university life, and by hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting students, who mirror the diversity of our region.
Athletics and Recreation
From varsity sports to club sports and just getting in a great workout, RWU has you covered. We've got 25 outstanding varsity athletic teams, everything from baseball to sailing, and topped off with plenty of club and intramural offerings like cheerleading and rugby. Our top-notch recreational facilities boast a well-equipped gym, an aquatic center, fitness studios and summertime kayaking and paddleboard on our waterfront.
Commuter & Off-Campus Living
Our commuter students are a vital part of the ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø community. Each commuter student is unique, whether they are an undergraduate, graduate, or law school student. RWU is committed to supporting you as you balance your coursework, travel to campus, manage employment, fulfill family obligations, and navigate your college life.
By getting involved in anything – whether it's a club, organization, sport, or even an on-campus job – you are making the connections that will truly make this school feel like home.
- Former 2025 RWU Student Body President Zoey Cormican '25 (center)
Recent News
How Cassidy Methot Builds Career Path Through Community and Hands-On Learning at ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø
RWU senior blends computer science, graphic design, and global experiences to shape a future in user experience and interface design.
Kya Daniels Blends Art and Business to Build a Career in Arts Marketing
Marketing senior combines visual arts, leadership, and hands-on experience to support emerging creatives and shape a future in the arts industry.
¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø Brings the Inside-Out Exchange Program to the Rhode Island Training School
¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø’s School of Justice Studies launches Rhode Island’s first Inside-Out Exchange Program, bringing together RWU students and sentenced youth in a shared academic experience.
Criminal Justice Major Billy Roche Builds Career Through Law Enforcement Experience, Internships
The native Rhode Islander combines experiential learning, faculty mentorship, and athletics leadership to prepare for a future in policing.
