Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Roger Williams University has the Dance Club. In fact, more students participate in the Dance Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Roger Williams University include Campus Entertainment Network, Alternative Entertainment (AE), WQRI 88.3 FM and InterClass Council.

The Roger Williams University community comes together each year for Student Involvement Fair, Spring Concert and Dance Club Show.

Does Roger Williams University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Roger Williams University.

Roger Williams University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Roger Williams University students live on campus. In 2023, 73% of undergrads at Roger Williams University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 27% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Roger Williams University. There are 2,992 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,106 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,711 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Roger Williams University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Roger Williams University Athletics

At Roger Williams University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Roger Williams University:

Is Roger Williams University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Roger Williams University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Roger Williams University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Roger Williams University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Roger Williams University has Rave Guardian Emergency Communication App.

Plan a Visit to Roger Williams University

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