Academics

Our wide range of academic programs prepares our students for success after graduation

Success By The Numbers

  • 96%
    Placement of 2022 Grads

    Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.

  • 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.

Schools & Colleges

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Accreditations

ÓêÑàÌåÓýÖ±²¥ is accredited by the . NECHE (formerly NEASC) strives to establish and maintain high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level. It serves some 1,866 public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six New England states and 114 American/International schools around the globe.

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Academic Exploration Program

From planning your path to finding it, ÓêÑàÌåÓýÖ±²¥ supports you whether you have an idea of your major, are split between majors, or still searching for the perfect program for you!

Where Do I Start?
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General Education

Our new skills-based and outcomes-focused General Education curriculum allows every student to graduate with a minor.

Explore General Education
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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.

Learn more about CSAS services
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Career & Professional Development

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) provides resources to meet all of your career needs. Check out our new career communities, events and programs, and connect with us this semester.

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Hands-On Research

Students collaborate with faculty, perform independent research in labs and in the field, compete for grant funding, publish papers, present at conferences, compete in regional and national academic challenges, work on community-engaged research projects, and more.

Research at RWU
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Guaranteed Internships

The RWU Internship Experience builds opportunities for our students to explore different career paths, gain valuable professional experience, join research projects, and prepare to be career-ready upon graduation. RWU offers internships as part of the powerful combinations of joining your classroom studies with hands-on experience in industry, community, and research facilities.

The RWU Internship Experience

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