The Undergraduate Experience
Majors and Minors
With over 45 majors and minors we have the right program to fit your passion and prepare you for success.
Why RWU?
Through hands-on learning led by expert faculty and staff that is focused on tackling real-world problems, RWU prepares students for successful lives and great careers.
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The Right Decision
Brittany Watson, RWU Class of 2019Brittany Watson chose RWU because of its warm, welcoming community. Now, more than ever, Watson is convinced she made the right decision.
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Outstanding Academics
With over 45 majors and minors and an innovative General Education curriculum we have the right program to fit your passion and prepare you for success.
Student Life and Athletics
With over 70 clubs and organizations and 23 varsity sports serving a diverse and inclusive student body, learning, discovery and personal growth is not limited to the classroom at RWU. There is always something happening on our beautiful seaside campus for you to enjoy.
Making a Great Education Possible
In an incredibly complex, global economy, a college education remains one of best pathways to a meaningful career and a meaningful life. At RWU, we are committed to making a great education possible for you with a personalized approach to Financial Aid.
Learn More and Apply
Your undergraduate degree sets you up for many of your future successes. From visiting campus to applying to registering for orientation we're to help you at every step of the admission process.
News
Homecoming and Family Weekend Brings RWU Community Together in Celebration
With over 400 families and 100 alumni in attendance, the Bristol campus buzzed with excitement and camaraderie during a weekend filled with cherished traditions, spirited events, and the warmth of familiar faces.
RWU Adds Varsity Men’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Ice Hockey, and Women’s Golf Programs
Three new varsity athletics programs to debut over 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.
Capital Gains: RWU Students Forge Powerful Connections With Foreign Policy Leaders
Thanks to alumna Kristina Biyad ’16, five RWU students attended the Foreign Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., where they met U.S. political leaders and engaged in discourse about current events.
Unity Mural Comes Together to Honor University Community
Graphic Design Communication students spearhead the creation of a mural aiming to unite student body and celebrate campus diversity.
Shaping Future Leaders: Insights from RWU’s Board of Advisors
Alumni who serve on the RWU Board of Advisors visited the Bristol campus to offer advice to student leaders on how to leverage leadership roles in the workplace.
Upcoming Events
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University Library — Mary Tefft White Cultural Center - SunDec8
