Graduate School Overview

Roger Williams University (RWU) is a 53-year-old independent, co-educational liberal arts university that has quickly established itself as a leader in higher education. A dynamic educational environment in which students live and learn to be global citizens, RWU is committed to its mantra of learning to bridge the world. Today, RWU offers nine programs leading to the master's degree, four graduate-level certification programs, and a joint degree program with the School of Law, consisting of an education that prepares students for life as 21st century citizen-scholars.

Highlights

All classes are taught by faculty in a friendly, small environment, so students have direct access to the professors  The hands-on approach to learning gives the strongest possible foundation for success in the students professional life  Across the disciplines, programs offer both cutting-edge knowledge and abundant opportunities for cross disciplinary study  RWU assists students through a variety of financial aid programs  Superior facilities on a waterfront campus, including the new state-of-the-art Global Heritage Hall and an extensive library collection, are enhanced by access to the shared library catalog of the HELIN Library Consortium, combining resources of eleven academic libraries and fifteen health sciences libraries from such schools as Brown University, University of Rhode Island, and Wheaton College  As the only law school in Rhode Island, the school holds a virtual franchise throughout the school year on student clerkship opportunities with federal and state judges, state offices, and agencies

Institute Accreditation

National Accreditation Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training Regional Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Ranking and Reputation

RWU graduate programs are backed by more than 50 years of academic rigor and an outstanding reputation as one of the Northeast's leading universities, as cited by U.S. News & World Report.

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Architecture Not Available       Education Not Available       Engineering Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Law Not Available       Public Administration Not Available       Social Sciences Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 3/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 16,000 - 60,000 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Architecture: 1,262/Credit  Forensic Psychology: 671/Credit  Criminal Justice: 671/Credit	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 6.0     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 213.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 79.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0     Proficiency Assessed Upon Arrival/Test     Scores Not Required     Conditional admission to high qualified     applicants who do not meet language     proficiency minimums Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 3/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 16,000 - 60,000 Language Support for International Students  Language Classes During Program  Language Testing and Placement  Pre-program Language Classes Other Support  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Emergency Loan Programs     Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs     Teaching/Research Assistantships

Buildings and Resources

Situated on 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island, the RWU campus takes advantage of New England's natural beauty. RWU is in an ideal location just 65 miles south of Boston and 20 miles south of Providence, easily accessible via public transportation. The campus boasts its own performance theater, a state-of-the-art gym, a coffeehouse, post office, and the new, cutting-edge Global Heritage Hall. In addition to campus resources such as the Career Center, students take advantage of exciting internships, employment and endless cultural opportunities afforded by being in Providence & Boston's backyard.