Reading, Snow and Spring Travel!
What a wild winter this has been! While it seems to be snowing off and on here in RI, we are all hard at work. It has been a very exciting reading season so far. There are so many great applicants, and I can’t believe the first Accepted Students’ Day is just a few weeks away! While reading files and preparing for events on campus, I will be out and about travelling to transfer fairs and visiting community colleges. Please feel free to contact me to see if I will be visiting your school (vsilva@rwu.edu)!
It is not too late to apply for Fall semester! The transfer application deadline is April 1st. Here is a link to our online Rapid Application. This is the easiest way to apply, and you can contact me to discuss which documents you will be required to submit.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the road and on campus!
Read MoreDECISIONS 2012/2013
The Admission Office is busying reviewing student applications; reading essays, pouring over credentials, reading letters of recommendation while some of our faculty is reviewing portfolios for our Creative Writing, Architecture, Visual Arts, and Graphic Design Communication programs. Students who wish to be considered for our Dance program have come to RWU for their audition. We continue to receive applications every day so if you are considering applying to RWU don’t hesitate, come for a visit, call and speak to a member of our staff, or visit our website at www.rwu.edu. We offer tours at 9:00 and 12:30pm. There are a few exceptions so visit our campus tour site to register for a tour.
RWU students are presently taking their final exams while some have already begun their Christmas break. We will miss all of our students during this time especially many of our own Student Admission Assistants who will be going overseas to study this spring. They will be studying in Ireland, Spain, Australia, and Scotland etc.
So….at this time….The Admission staff wishes to extend to you and your families a wonderful holiday season. Stay safe and enjoy your time off from work and school. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013
Read MoreEnd of Travel Season! “Happy” Reading!!
Hello from RWU Admissions!
Last time I blogged I was busy on the road visiting your high schools and meeting with your guidance counselor!
I happy to say that our last admission representative just finished their travels this week and we are all excited to be back in the office reading our Early Action applicants. It seems like it was just yesterday that the staff was just prepping for the road.
We have received record number of applications for our Early Action applicant pool and our goal is to start mailing out decisions by the week of December 17th 2012. Contact us at 401-254-3500 or admit@rwu.edu if you have any questions about your Early Action application.
Early Action deadlines have passed, but don’t worry you can still apply as a Regular Decision applicant. Make sure you submit your application by February 1st 2012. Apply
Beginning December 3rd through March 15th we are changing our campus tour times for Monday-Friday. We will be offering tours at 9:00am and 12:30pm. There are a few exceptions so please visit our campus tour site to register for a tour.
Enjoy your holiday season!
Best,
Eric Schmigle
Roger Williams University Office of Admission
Read MoreFall Updates
It was an exciting past 6 weeks for the RWU Admission team as we were busy traveling to different high schools and college fairs to meet prospective students! Now all of the members of our team are back in the office, we are excited to be busy reading the Early Action 1 applications and helping you –the prospective student- through the application process. Remember to call us with any questions you might have along the way, you can reach our office by calling 401-254-3500.
If you still want to apply Early Action and haven’t gotten your application in yet DON’T WORRY! We have an Early Action 2 deadline that has been moved back to November 19th due to Hurricane Sandy.
If you’ve already been to campus and are looking for more ways to connect with RWU, make sure to check out our Facebook page and follow us on twitter (@myrwu or @RWU_Travis)!
Read MoreHello from Roger Williams University Office of Undergraduate Admissions!!
It’s hard to believe that we are already half-way through our travel season. I have had the pleasure of visiting schools in the North and South Shore area of Massachusetts as well as the Boston and Cape area this travel season. Check out “RWU on The Road” to see if an admissions representative will be visiting your school in the near future.
Just a few weeks ago we had our first Fall Open House! If you were unable to attend our September Open House don’t sweat it because we have one coming up on Sunday, October 28th from 9:00am-1:00pm. During our Open House you will have an opportunity to meet with our dedicated faculty, admissions and financial aid counselors, coaches from our 20 varsity sports, clubs and organizations, current students, and even tour our beautiful Bristol campus.
Next weekend is our Homecoming and Family Weekend! This takes place every October and is always well attended by our current students, parents and alums. The weekend includes Athletic Events, Alumni Events, Casino Night, Midnight Madness, Homecoming King and Queen Coronation, Homecoming Luncheon, Family Information Sessions, Saturday Night Comedy Show, Autumn Festival and much more.
I am looking forward to Homecoming because we are going to have our first Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The first class of the Hall of Fame will include Ed Randolph ’82 (Men’s Basketball), Sharon Castelli ’86 (Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball), Matt Walby ’94 (Equestrian), Stuart Hulke ’00 (Men’s Soccer), the 1999 Men’s Soccer team, Ray Cordeiro (Baseball) and Dave Kemmy (Wrestling). Go Hawks
Lastly, feel free to contact our Undergraduate Admissions office at 800-458-7144 or email us at admit@rwu.edu if you have any questions, concerns or would like to schedule a time to visit our campus!
Read MoreWELCOME CLASS of 2016
This week begins our official welcome week to RWU. We are presently hosting an Orientation program for new international/transfer/freshman/graduate students and their families this week. However, many of our new students joined us during our June Orientation programs and we look forward to meeting all of you again during move in and convocation on Saturday, August 25th Our upperclassmen will be moving back on Monday, August 27th. We look forward to seeing everyone; we have missed you and look forward to hearing all about your great summer vacations!!!
Throughout the summer many offices on campus have been planning various programs for our incoming and returning students. Our entire freshman class will be participating in our fantastic and exciting 5th annual Community Connections program !!!!
Community Connections 2012
On August 27, 2012, approximately 1,200 members of the RWU community – including incoming students, current students, staff, and faculty – will represent the University in the local community during our 5th annual Community Connections program. Approximately 75 community-based, non-profit organizations will benefit from the energy and talent of RWU students, faculty and staff. Organizations may include nursing homes, park and recreation departments, schools, churches, and historic sites.
The Admission staff wishes everyone a wonderful and successful school year. Please stop in the Admission office to say hi and if we can assist you in anyway don’t hesitate to ask…….
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