Threads of Inspiration: ²ÝÁñÉçÇø First-Year Students Weave Storytelling Through Collaborative Quilt Design
First Year Seminar reinforced students’ interest in their chosen field and equipped them with the ability to express themselves creatively.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø
Student Handbook
By their attendance at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
Lee Selected for Prestigious North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship
The Assistant Professor of Construction Management wants to pave the way for a more diverse faculty and student population within the field while furthering her research in project delivery and construction mental health concerns.
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Convenes Public Health Experts, Community Leaders for Cannabis Awareness Symposium
²ÝÁñÉçÇø partnered with the East Bay Regional Coalition on a thought-provoking discussion focused on fostering solutions around the impact of cannabis use among young adults.
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Extension School Dean Receives Award for Work with Justice-Impacted Community
Gena Bianco was conferred the Freedom of Education Award by the Reentry Campus Program.
Forging Connections: ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Graphic Design Students Explore Japan Through Culture and Creativity
Ten Graphic Design majors created projects celebrating cross-cultural friendship and understanding, inspired by their immersive study abroad experience in Japan.
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