Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.
Academics
Our wide range of academic programs prepares our students for success after graduation
Success By The Numbers
- 96%Placement of 2022 Grads
- Over 80%Graduate With More Than a Single Major
At RWU, we encourage combining your passions – our programs allow you the space for an additional major and/or minor which gives you the skills and diverse experiences that set you up for success.
- 100%Real-World Experience
Our students get the experience that employers are looking for from internships, research programs, and hands-on projects unique to each school and major.
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Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
The Gabelli School of Business prepares you to thrive in a dynamic global marketplace where change is constant and opportunity is endless. Our students develop their analytical and leadership skills, problem solving and strategic thinking.
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Cummings School of Architecture
As a student in the Cummings School of Architecture, you will have great opportunities for hands-on learning and professional experience. From collaborating on projects in top-notch design studios, to working with real clients in paid internships, to partnering with communities to make positive change, you will be well-prepared for a fulfilling job in your field. On April 6, RWU announced a historic $20M partnership with Cummings Foundation.  The school was rededicated as the Cummings School of Architecture, along with the launch of the Cummings Institute for Real Estate.
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School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
The School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to thrive in today’s industries. Through accredited programs, experiential projects, lab-based learning, and internships with top industry leaders, our students are well-prepared for post-graduate success.
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Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education
Whether your passion lies in journalism, web development, dance or in a field you haven't yet explored, you will have countless professional-level experiences at the School of Humanities, Arts and Education. You will work with renowned mentors, top-of-the-line equipment and real clients on impactful projects. Hands-on learning brings the classroom to life and prepares you for your dream job.
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School of Justice Studies
The School of Justice Studies curriculum is based on experiential learning opportunities, getting you out into the field and working with the experts. These experiences, combined with data and theory learned in the classroom, prepare you well for post-graduation success at both the private and federal levels.
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Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
At the School of Social and Natural Sciences, you’ll be working in our state-of-the-art laboratories on real-world research projects, doing hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for a variety of careers. As scientists and practitioners, our students develop skills in analytical thinking, research methods, quantitative reasoning, and sociocultural learning.
Support for Academic Success
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Innovative General Education Curriculum
Our new skills-based and outcomes-focused General Education curriculum allows every student to graduate with a minor. This ability to create your own powerful combination of courses is designed into the GenEd program.
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Student Academic Success
The Center for Student Academic Success offers comprehensive support, such as tutoring services, professional advising, and reasonable accommodations, to help students achieve their academic goals while at RWU.
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Career & Professional Development
The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) has launched a new website full of resources to meet all of your career needs. Check out our new career communities, events and programs, and connect with us this semester.
Recent News
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.
Convocation Ceremony Celebrates Class of 2028 and Transfer Students
RWU community welcomes 925 new first-year students and 85 new transfer students; university leaders encourage them to dive into hands-on learning and community engagement opportunities.
RWU Researchers Join Sen. Reed to Advocate for Strategy and Action to Curb Microplastic Pollution
Associate Professor of Engineering Lillian Jeznach spoke about her research on microplastic contaminants in Narragansett Bay and the benefits of a new Environmental Engineering and Science Lab, made possible with funding secured by Reed.