ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Celebrates Staff Excellence with Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Five standout employees were honored for their exceptional service, innovation, leadership, and dedication to the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ community.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Family!
At Roger Williams, we strive to develop relationships that last throughout your student’s entire college experience. Our families of current students and families of alumni are part of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ community from the admissions process to their time on campus and beyond.
Parent and Family Resources
Current Families
Resources & FAQs for our current families.
Prospective Families
Selecting the best university fit for students and families is an essential first leg of the collegiate journey.
Accepted Student Families
You've worked hard and earned this! We hope to welcome you to our community as a member of the incoming class this fall.
New Student Families
This site is your resource for your next steps and important deadlines listed in sequential order to help you complete each task at just the right time as you prepare for arrival.
International Families
At ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, we form a community to help you succeed and adjust to life in the U.S.
Alumni Families
We encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to our alumni community.
Parent & Family Volunteers
The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Parent & Family Leadership Council (PFLC) and the Parent & Family Association are a group of engaged volunteers who participate in a variety of activities in support of the University’s mission and its students.
Academic Calendar
Important dates at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
Student Handbook
By their attendance at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, students are obligated to comply with its regulations and procedures, which they are expected to read and understand.
Helping Students and Families to Navigate Their Course
The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ community is working hard to ensure that your academic needs and overall well-being guide your return to campus following these challenging pandemic years.
When questions or issues arise, please know that I am here to support you. By providing students and families with robust resources, I seek to empower students with the confidence to succeed as evolving, independent adult learners. When you have specific questions, unique circumstances, or if you are unsure of where to turn, I can be reached at 401-254-3042 or dknapman@rwu.edu.
Best wishes for your success and wellness,
Debbie Knapman
Director of Student & Family Assistance
Student & Family Events
Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming, and Family Weekend are wonderful times when families can get better acquainted with the Roger Williams campus and Bristol community.
Recent News
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Professor Makes Neuroscience Accessible with New TV Series
Associate Professor Victoria Heimer-McGinn is partnering with NBC10 to increase accessibility to brain health education.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Extension School Confers Degrees to 12 Graduates from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections
The May 20 graduation ceremony is part of an expanded Prison Education Program in partnership between ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ EXT and RIDOC.
Hawk Pride in Full Flight at 2025 Reunion Weekend
Hundreds of alumni returned to campus for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s most attended Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend in years to celebrate connection and community.
Vaughn J. Crichlow Joins ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ as Dean of School of Justice Studies
As the new dean, Crichlow will forge relationships and develop a unified vision for SJS that supports and empowers students.
