A Beloved RWU Tradition Comes Full Circle for Alumnus Roy Marden ’20
The business management alumnus has found a new connection to Roger Williams University through his family’s longtime seafood business.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the Roger Williams University 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 RWU 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 RWU, 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 Roger Williams University 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 RWU
Student Handbook
By their attendance at Roger Williams University, students are obligated to comply with its regulations and procedures, which they are expected to read and understand.
Helping Students and Families Navigate Their Course
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 and Family Events
Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming and Family Weekend are wonderful times when families can get better acquainted with the Bristol campus and community.
Recent News
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A new Scholar Series brief from Roger Williams University and HousingWorks RI explores how housing design, construction innovation and community land ownership could help make affordable housing more accessible and lasting in Rhode Island.
Roger Williams University Research Establishes New Model Organism for Coral Science
A decade-long, multi-institutional collaboration led by RWU researchers developed methods to spawn, breed and culture the temperate coral Astrangia poculata, creating new opportunities to study coral biology and animal-microbe symbiosis.
Roger Williams University Brings Leadership Training Expertise to National Police Training Effort
The Promoting Police Leadership Act aims to close a gap in how police commanders are prepared to lead, building on more than two decades of leadership training at RWU.
Roger Williams University Launches 9 New Academic Programs and Pathways for Fall 2026
RWU expands its academic offerings with new programs and pathways designed to meet evolving workforce needs and help students advance from undergraduate study to graduate education.
