A second home

Life @ RWU is all about community. RWU has a strong belief that the college experience includes more than just attending classes. Starting on day one, there are activities every day of the fall semester to help you discover ways to get involved. From exploring more than 80 student clubs and organizations to simply meeting the new people you’re living and learning with on campus, there are plenty of ways to make you feel like a Hawk! We have so many opportunities for students to find their sense of belonging on campus.

Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) Crossing Yearbook The Hawks’ Herald (HH) InterClass Council (ICC) InterResidence Hall Association (IRHA) Multicultural Student Union (MSU) National Residence Hall Association (NRHH) Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Student Senate WQRI 88.3 (WQRI)

AFFINITY AND IDENTITY-BASED GROUPS:

Africana Student Coalition (ASC) Barbershop - Men of Color Group Black Diasporic Community FEM Society Global Hawks Global Scholars Program (International student transition and mentoring) Hispanic and Latino Student Association (HALSA) Hillel Kinship Collective (Queer and Trans transition and mentoring) Peer Empowerment, Advocacy/Activism, & Community Engagement (P.E.A.C.E) Providing Awareness and Victim Empowerment (PAVE) Queer and Trans Community Sisterhood - Women of Color Group Strive Overcome Achieve Rise (SOAR) - first-gen transition and mentoring Trans Affinity Group (TAG)

CLUBS:

American Advertising Federation (AAF) Add Nothing American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) All Paws In Alternative Entertainment Analytics Club American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Association of General Contractors (AGC) Ballroom Dance The Brain Club Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) Cheerleading Chorus Christian Student Fellowship College Democrats College Republicans Commuters In Action Construction Management Club Cybersecurity & Intel Dance Club Drastic Measures (A Cappella) Engineers Without Borders Film Production Collaborative Fishing Club Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children (FIMRC) Food Recovery Network Future Teachers of America (FTOA) Habitat for Humanity Hawkettes Dance Team Helping Hawks Institute of Electronics Engineering (IEEE) International Relations Organization (IRO) John Jay Society Marine Science Club Musicians’ Guild Outing Club Photo Club Pre-Health Club Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Psychology Club Rotaract Science Alliance Scuba Ski & Snowboard Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Stage Company Students United to Prevent Gun Violence Sustainability Club Society of Women Engineers (SWE) True Crimes Club Women in Construction

ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES:

Alpha Chi (Alpha Chapter) Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta Beta Beta Beta Gamma Sigma Delta Sigma Pi Eta Sigma Pi Lambda Epsilon Chi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Beta Delta (Epsilon Rho Chapter) Phi Delta Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha (Phi Lambda Chapter) Psi Chi Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Lambda Chi Tau Sigma Delta (Beta Tau Chapter) SigmaTau Delta Tau Sigma Delta University Honors Program

Intercollegiate Athletics

Across 23 varsity sports and 6 club sports, RWU Hawks push themselves to succeed in the classroom and on the field. In the spirit of NCAA Division III sports, we focus on the well-rounded scholar-athlete experience. And it works! From NCAA appearances to national, conference, and regional championships, RWU Athletics continue to impress each season while competing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. For more visit rwuhawks.com

VARSITY SPORTS

Baseball (M) Basketball (M,W) Cross Country (M,W) Equestrian (Coed) Field Hockey (W) Golf (M) Lacrosse (M,W) Polo (W) Sailing (Coed) Soccer (M,W) Softball (W) Swimming & Diving (M,W) Tennis (M,W) Track & Field (M,W) Wrestling (M) Volleyball (W)

CLUB SPORTS

eSports (Coed) Gymnastics (Coed) Ice Hockey (M) Rugby (M,W) Ultimate Frisbee (Coed) Volleyball (M)

IN 2018, RWU SAILING RANKED #1 IN THE NATION’S COED DIVISION

RECREATION AND FITNESS

Take advantage of RWU’s state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot recreation center, a wide variety of group exercise classes, and an Aquatic Center that features an eight-lane, 25-yard pool with both one-and three-meter diving boards. Prefer outdoor activities? Head into the bay on free kayaks and paddleboards, or go for a run on the shell path along the shore to take a break from your studies.

OCEAN VIEWS

Located on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay, 42% of rooms have water views. Beyond soaking up the view, you’ll find that the best part of living on campus is the bond you will create with friends and neighbors.

LIVE AND LEARN

RWU Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Themed Communities are small groups of students who live and learn together in communities organized around identity, topics or academic programs. These communities are designed to help students get the most out of their first year by strengthening the connection between the classroom and the residence hall, and helping in the transition from high school to college. They provide students with additional access to faculty mentors, create niche communities within our greater campus community, and come with built-in study groups. LLCs offer students opportunities to participate in special events both on and off campus.

Recent communities include:

Black Diasporic Honors P.E.A.C.E. Queer and Trans Community Substance Free Community

Home on campus

95% of first-year students, and 75% of the overall undergraduate population live on campus among eight different residence areas. After traditional residence hall living in your first year, your housing choices expand to include everything from quads to suites and apartment-style facilities.

We’re approximately 30 minutes from Providence, an hour from Boston, and around 3 1/2 hours from New York City. And we’re easily accessible by plane, train, and bus.

Newport, Rhode Island, only 12 miles south, is home to world-renowned historic mansions, multiple beaches, and a 3.5-mile cliff walk featuring panoramic views of the ocean.

Boston, Massachusetts is an easy hour trip north of campus. The city is famous for shopping, museums, dining, professional sports, unique events, and many historic sites to explore.

Our residential campus is located in Bristol, a coastal community known for its marine-related industries, history, and culture. Downtown Bristol is an easy mile from campus – accessible by RWU shuttle, or a short walk or bike ride.

Providence, the closest major city and home to our University College campus, is consistently rated as one of America’s favorite food cities by Travel + Leisure magazine and is home to a vibrant theater, arts, and music scene. Students take advantage of the many great places to eat and shop, miles of bike and jogging paths, parks, and museums.

Providence

Bristol

RHODE ISLAND

Newport

BRISTOL, RI IS RANKED AS ONE OF THE SAFEST COLLEGE TOWNS IN THE COUNTRY BY SAFEWISE.COM AND AS ONE OF THE TOP 25 BEST SMALL TOWNS IN AMERICA BY ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

Good for You, the Community, and the Earth

Bon Appétit cooks from scratch using the highest-quality fresh food ingredients, so you can feel good about eating well. As part of our Farm-to-Fork program, over 20% of our food comes from owner-operated farms and ranches within 150 miles of campus.

You’ve Got Options

No time to sit down for a full meal? You can still eat on the move with grab-and-go locations across campus. Have a dietary restriction? A vegetarian? Need something gluten free? We’ve got you covered - Our Bon Appétit chefs will personally work with you on a delicious menu.

ROGER WILLIAMS CONSISTENTLY RANKS IN THE TOP 5% NATIONWIDE FOR COLLEGE FOOD BASED ON STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS