RWU BY THE NUMBERS UNDERGRADUATE COUNTRIES & US STATES INTERNATIONAL PROFILE FALL 2018 ENROLLMENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS – UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STUDENTS (PROVIDENCE CAMPUS) – GRADUATE STUDENTS

NUMBER OF CLASSES THAT HAVE FEWER THAN 40 STUDENTS STUDENTS AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

OF CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS, NOT TEACHING ASSISTANTS

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS RWU RANS AMONG FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES IN RHODE ISLAND, ACCORDING TO WHO WE ARE SCHOOLS.COM (2019)

A forward-thinking private university, Roger Williams University offers more than 45 academic programs that span the arts and sciences as well as five professional schools. At RWU, small classes, direct access to faculty and a wide range of community-engaged work and experiential learning opportunities provide students with a transformative education that goes beyond the classroom and out into the real world. Roger Williams is building the university the world needs now, ensuring that students graduate with the ability to think critically along with the practical skills that today’s employers demand.

WHY RWU? • Professional academic advisors who help you plan and • Academic programs in both the liberal arts and professional customize your educational experience fields give you access to courses and opportunities that you • 140-acre residential campus in Bristol, RI that is home to a would expect from a much larger institution welcoming community of full-time degree students from all • Small class sizes (19 students on average) with personal over the U.S and around the world attention from faculty members and no courses taught by • Downtown campus in Providence, RI caters to commuter teaching assistants students looking to pursue their education using both online • On-campus housing options that include traditional and classroom options residence halls as well as suites, townhouses and modern • Integrated and robust career services that begin in your apartments freshman year

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Roger Williams University offers merit-based scholarships for qualified international students that traditionally range from $7,500 to $22,500 per year.

Note: Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the student’s undergraduate study, not to exceed four years. Scholarships are automatically renewed each year, as long as the student maintains the set criteria.

STEMPEL CORPS RWU is excited to offer International students the opportunity to earn an additional stipend of up to $1,500 in their upper class years for community engaged learning projects connected to their major. This unique opportunity gives RWU students the chance to be paid to work off-campus in areas that give them experience in their area of study, and connect them to our local community.

TRAVEL GRANT To better support our international students and families, we have created a special RWU Travel Grant for students living outside of the northeast of the United States. This $1500 grant is awarded to all qualified students in addition to merit scholarships awarded at time of admission and is designed to assist with the costs associated with traveling to Bristol. The RWU Travel Grant is renewed annually for the four years of your undergraduate education. Students meeting the geographic criteria will automatically qualify for this award.

2019-20 TUITION AND FEES*

Average Tuition $36,648 Tuition $40,944 Tuition $38,160

Additional Expenses: Student Activity Fee $330 Average Room & Board $15,390

Health Insurance Fee** $2,332

*Valid as of October 2018, please refer to our website for the most updated information. **Health Insurance Fee may be waived if appropriate documentation of existing health insurance is provided.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Pre-departure assistance • Public transportation that is • Airport pick-up and drop-off easily accessible services • On-campus health services • Orientation upon arrival • On-campus work opportunities • Intercultural Center on campus • Housing during academic breaks • Immigration advisor • Healthy dining options • Academic and learning support • Campus-wide cultural programs services • Special excursions and activities • Faculty and peer tutors ATHLETICS RWU offers 24 Division III varsity athletic teams, including our top-ranked sailing team and our polo team, which captured a national title in 2017. In addition to our varsity teams, RWU students are very active with the University’s club, intramural and recreational teams. Some of our most popular sports include soccer, tennis, and equestrian.

UNIVERSITY AND PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATIONS Roger Williams University is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In addition to the University’s accreditation, specific RWU schools and programs are recognized by these other accrediting bodies:

• American Chemical Society (ACS) • The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) • Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) • The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) • The American Council for Education (ACCE) • The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) • The American Bar Association (ABA) • The Academy of Criminal Justice Students (ACJS) • Association of American Law Schools (AALS)

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall (August) Fall (August) Early Action Regular Decision Spring (January) NOVEMBER FEBRUARY NOVEMBER 15 1 1

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Apply online using the Common Application at http://you.rwu.edu/apply or visit www.commonapp.org.

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: • Application • Letter of Recommendation • Application Fee ($55 USD) • TOEFL or IELTS • High School Transcript • SAT or ACT score submission is (grades 9-12) optional • Essay • Official Family Financial Status

Special requirements are needed for placement in the Architecture (portfolio), Dance/Performance Studies (audition) and Visual Arts (portfolio) programs. For more details, please visit http://you.rwu.edu/requirements.

ADVANCED CREDIT RWU offers advanced credit for the French Baccalaureate, IB, GCE A-Level and AP exams. UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES REQUIREMENTS RWU students have unique opportunities for There are three pathways for international students to be considered for project-based learning on and off campus. From admission to RWU based on their language proficiency and readiness to our Community Partnerships Center, where our pursue full-time enrollment. students provide state-wide stakeholders creative solutions to community issues, to our internships, 1. RWU DIRECT ENROLLMENT externships and student/faculty research projects,

Students who meet one of the requirements below will be considered for hands-on learning opportunities are the pillars of direct admission to their academic major or RWU program of study. an RWU education.

Various firms that have offered internships • TOEFL that is 79 IBT or greater in recent years include • IELTS that is 6.5 or greater • Duolingo score of 105 or greater • 6 Architecture Firms, Buenos Aires • Gensler, Shanghai Test scores may be waived if the student meets one of the following criteria: • Johnson & Johnson Consumer Finance, • Lerner Ladds & Bartels, Providence • Is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language • Urban Design Group, Bristol • Has completed two years of standard English with a B or better in a high • Vision III , Providence school where English is the primary language used in the classroom • 3SIXO, Providence • Has a score of 550 or greater on the EBRW section of the SAT • KlingStubbins, Boston • Has a score of 20 or greater on the ACT English Writing Score • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Providence • Has a score of 6 or greater in IB English SL or HL • American Power Conversion (APC), Kingston • Has an AP English score of 5

• A GTEC Score of 1200 or higher Alumni Employment Examples • Has an A-Level English score of a B or better • Has satisfactorily completed an agreed upon program from a partner • Gensler, Washington DC ESL program • HOK, New York • Perkins + Will, Chicago and Boston 2. RWU BRIDGE PROGRAM • Rem Koolhaas / OMA, London For those international students whose test scores indicate that they would • Richard Meier and Partners, New York benefit from additional English as a Second Language (ESL) support, we offer the RWU ESL Bridge Program. This program allows advanced-level • Safdie Architects, Shanghai ESL students to take appropriate ESL courses in addition to their academic • SHoP Architects, New York courses, supplemented by ESL tutoring in preparation for taking a full-time • Fidelity Investments, Boston academic course load. This program is for non-native English speaking • Hasbro Inc., Providence students interested in RWU’s undergraduate program. • Konica Minolta, New York

Minimum Score Requirements • Studios Architecture, NY and Paris • Simmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, Seattle • TOEFL that is between 61-79 IBT

• IELTS that is between 5.0 and 6.0 Graduate Study Examples

• Harvard University 3. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION • Cornell University International students applying to RWU with English language test scores • Yale University below qualifying standards, or with no scores submitted, can be considered • MIT for conditional admission. A student would then have one year from the time • Columbia University they are accepted to complete an ESL program from one of our preferred partners, or provide us with the required test scores necessary to qualify for • Washington University the Bridge Program or for Direct Admission. • Architectural Association, London • Tsinghua University, RECRUITING PARTNERSHIPS Roger Williams University has a working relationship with international agencies to assist in the recruitment of international students. It is our commitment to work with organizations who operate to the high ethical standards and in the best interest of the student, their families, and the University. For a complete list of organizations that have an official working agreement with the University please visit: admission.rwu.edu/international PROGRAMS

Not sure about your major? Enroll Web Development Criminal Justice 3+3 “undeclared” in the school of your Writing Studies B.S./J.D. choice and work with our faculty Visual Arts Legal Studies 3+3 and advisors to find (or create) the B.S./J.D. Mario J. Gabelli School of perfect program for you. Business (GSB) Graduate Programs Accounting Master of Arts Degrees in: Feinstein College of Arts & Economics Architecture Sciences Finance Art & Architectural History International Business Clinical Psychology School of Social & Natural Management Forensic Psychology Sciences Marketing Literacy Education Anthropology + Sociology Business Law 3+3 B.S./J.D. Master of Business Aquaculture & Aquarium Science Business Administration 4+1 Administration Biology B.S./M.B.A. Master of Construction Environmental Science School of Architecture, Art & Management International Relations Historic Preservation (SAAHP) Master of Public Marine Biology Administration Architecture Mathematics Master of Science Degrees in: Art & Architectural History Physical Sciences Criminal Justice Historic Preservation Political Science Cybersecurity Architecture 4+2 Psychology Historic Preservation B.S./ M. Arch. Public Health Leadership Art & Architectural History 4+1 B.A./M.A. School of Law Dual Degree Programs: (in conjunction Juris Doctor with The Albany College of Pharmacy Historic Preservation 4+1 and Health Sciences) B.S./M.S. Master of Studies in Law e Programs Biology/Pharmacy 3+4 B.S./ Pharm.D. School of Engineering, Joint Degree Programs Biochemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 Computing & Construction Juris Doctor/Master of Science in: B.S./ Pharm.D. Management (SECCM) Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Chemistry/Pharmacy 3+4 Computer Science Historic Preservation B.S./ Pharm.D. with specializations in: Digital Systems School of Humanities, Customized Program Pre-Professional Advising Tracks: Art & Education of Study Pre-Dentistry American Studies Construction Management Pre-Medical Lab Science Creative Writing Engineering Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Communication with specializations in: Educational Studies Civil, Computer, Electrical, Pre-Occupational Therapy Elementary Education Mechanical or Customized Pre-Pharmacy English Program of Study Pre-Physical Therapy Graphic Design Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine History School of Justice Studies (SJS) Modern Languages Criminal Justice Pre-Health Professions, General Performing Arts Cybersecurity & Networking Philosophy Forensic Science Public Relations Legal Studies Rhetoric & Composition Security Assurance Studies Secondary Education Criminal Justice 4+1 B.S./M.S. LOCATION & CONTACT

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