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We encourage you to join the Class of 2029 Instagram page (students) or Parents and families of RWU Admitted Students for fall 2025 Facebook group. Introduce yourself and meet other committed students and families! 

You'll need your RWU login credentials before you can log in and start working on most of the checklist items. You can expect to receive your login credentials within one week of submitting your deposit. We will email you these credentials and send a hard copy in the mail. Haven't seen your login credentials come through yet? Email us.

RogerCentral

RWU Google Apps

Make sure all May and June Checklist items are completed!

• Start packing your bags!
• If you didn’t attend Orientation in June, attend August Orientation (International and other applicable students)
• Commuters, Transfers, and approved Residential Students, register your vehicle ahead of Campus Check-in
• View your housing assignment and roommate information 
• Campus Check-in for all New Students; residential, commuter, and transfer 🏘️
• Move into your residence hall (if you are living on campus)
• Attend Roger Days (Fall Orientation) after your arrival to campus

Check out our 2025-26 RWU Academic Calendar

🎒 Academic Supplies ✏️ 

The following is a list of recommended academic supplies for students of all majors. 

• Backpack/bag to carry books & supplies
• Computer & accessories       
• Remember, you can download Microsoft Office for FREE!  .  Also, remember that printing is free in the Main University Library, 1st floor.
• Phone charger
• Calendar/day planner (print or electronic or both- your preference)
• White board for your room or desk calendar for outlining assignment due dates
• Notebooks
• Folders
• 2 inch Binder with filler paper
• Writing Utensils (pens, pencils, pencil sharpener)
• White out
• Highlighters
• Scissors
• Stapler & Staples
• Scotch Tape
• Paper clips
• Index Cards
• Sticky Notes (various sizes)
• Calculator (if taking quantitative courses). Students may need scientific or specialized depending on major. Students in SECCM should have a scientific calculator, TI-82 or better. 
• For Architecture Students: Architecture Kit (more info to come)

📚 Books & other materials required by class

The faculty teaching your classes will let you know what is required/recommended on your syllabus.  Architecture students have been notified of the materials they will need through a list provided at orientation. 

It is a personal preference on whether you would like to order your books and other materials before classes start or wait to see what the faculty member suggest when classes start. See below for a few ways you will be able to find your required course materials.

RWU Bookstore

1. Go to the
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2. Click on the Course Materials & Textbooks drop down tab
3. Click onFind Course Materials
4. You can select either Sign In or Search Now.
   ☑️ If you select Sign In, login with the RWU credentials (example: Jsmith1234@g.rwu.edu, password is the same as your Roger Central). After signing in, you will be able to view a list specialized for your registered fall classes.
   ☑️ If you select Search Now, you will complete the information requested and select Retrieve Material.  Example Term: Fall 2022 > Department: CORE (or whatever subject you are searching for) > Course #: 105 > Section: 03

You can also find information about your books in RWU Bridges:

1. Visit rwu.edu.  At the very bottom of the page, click on “Bridges.”
2. Log in to your account.
3. You will see your courses in the top blue band. If an instructor has not published their course yet, you will not see the course. Some instructors might not publish their courses until shortly before classes start.
4. If you can see the course, click on the name of the course. 
5. On the left side of the course page, you will see a list of tabs. Click on the “Books and Supplies” tab and/or the “Syllabus” tab. Because instructors are able to customize the list of tabs, some instructors might remove some tabs.
6. If the instructor has posted a book and materials list and/or a syllabus, you will find that list in either place (on the “Books and Supplies” page or within the Syllabus document).

As new members of the Roger Williams community, there are lots of exciting items and next steps coming your way. We are here to make sure you have a great transition to RWU over the weeks ahead. Good financial planning is one step to a smooth start, so I am sharing the following information to help you navigate the upcoming billing process.

Billing

• New students will receive an email notification when their first statement is ready (sent to their RWU student email address).
• Students can then log in and share account access with other family members.
• You can also view your bill online via Roger Central > Student Account Center. 

Understanding the Billing Statement

The Student Account Center (SAC) is a one-stop, real-time online environment that presents comprehensive student account information. Through SAC, students (and parents) can receive billing statements, view up-to-the-minute account activity, make payments, and enroll in our optional semester monthly payment plan.

• RWU billing cycle charges you one semester (term) at a time. You will see a list of all charges for the fall 2025 term listed as 25/FA charges. Note: Fall payments are due July 3, and spring semester payments are due January 2.
• The standard tuition is assessed based on your program of study (school and major). Your actual tuition may vary once you officially register for fall classes and any applicable course fees (as mentioned above) are assessed.
• For those intending to live on campus, the room and meal plan charges listed on your billing statement are based on our most typical first-year student plans. Revised billing statements will reflect any different costs based on your actual housing or meal plan selections later this summer (you will learn more about these options during our Orientation sessions). Click here to review room rates and meal plans.
• Billing adjustments may also occur your eventual course choices (i.e. lab science fees) besides room and meal plan selections.
• Medical Insurance placeholder: All full-time enrolled students are required to have adequate health insurance coverage. The $3,418 fee on the bill represents the University’s insurance plan. For students covered on a family's insurance plan, this fee can be waived by providing proof of coverage no later than August 18 at .
• More helpful billing and payment information can also be found here.

Your Financial Aid

• The billing statement provides a listing of your Pending Credits (financial aid) already posted to your student account. This includes any RWU awarded institutional aid, federal grant awards, private scholarships, and loans. Note: student employment is earned via payroll throughout the year and is not listed on billing statements.
• If you notice any missing items or are receiving any outside scholarships that are not listed, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 401-254-3100 or finaid@rwu.edu so it can be properly reflected on your next statement.

Your Financing Options

• The attached  can be used as a starting point to plan out your options and approach for paying the balance due.
• The University offers a 10-month payment plan which spreads your annual balance due over 10 monthly installments (5 payments each semester). The fall 2025 semester spans from July 1 to November 1. Click here to learn more.
• Now is a good time to visit the RWU Financial Aid website to begin researching any student or parent loan options that may be available to you. We will discuss the various entrance loan interview and other requirements during Orientation sessions and our financial aid counselors are available whenever you have questions.
• If you are intending to borrow through the federal Direct Loan program that was awarded to you, your next two steps are to complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and the online Entrance Counseling at .

• If your family is intending to borrow parent loans via the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program or a Private Student Loan, you should apply and be approved for these funding sources no later than Friday, June 27, 2025. This will allow time for the funds to show on your student account by the July 3rd billing due date. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor to review your .

  • Find Private Student Loan and Direct PLUS Loan information 

Financial Aid Appointments - We're here to help!

We are also offering one-on-one personalized appointments for you and your family with admission and financial aid staff during our orientation sessions. Please contact your financial aid counselor to set up a personal appointment.

Our financial aid team is ready to work with you throughout the course of your time at RWU. We look forward to meeting you this summer, and are thrilled that you’re joining the RWU family!

Billing and Payment Questions

For billing and payment questions, please contact the Office of the Bursar at 401-254-3520 / 800-458-7144, ext. 3520 or bursar@rwu.edu.

For loan and scholarship questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 401-254-3100 / 800-458-7144, ext. 3100 or finaid@rwu.edu.

We have a collection of How-To Guides and Video's to help you navigate through completing your checklist items!

Guides:

Videos:

 How to navigate your Roger Central portal.

Accessing your bill, authorizing users, and setting up a payment plan in the RWU Student Account Center. 

How to navigate the RWU Financial Aid portal

We are so excited for you to join our RWU community in August. Our hometown of is filled with small businesses that can't wait to welcome you! We wanted to share some of these local resources with you so that you are fully prepared to move to Bristol, RI this fall.

Local restaurants to try:

Where to get your caffeine fix:

Get your workout in:

​Grooming needs:

As you prep for fall, one thing you need to complete are the academic placement requirements. The types and numbers of assessments you need to complete are based on your major.  Please the link below to find what placements are required for your major. 

Placement Information by Major

Not completing the placement may delay class selection and is a critical component to a successful registration session. The writing and language assessments are not lengthy. If you need to take the math placement, please be sure you give yourself at least a couple of hours to complete.

Use our

Below is the full schedule 🗓️ of upcoming Rhode to Roger Virtual Chats we are hosting this summer. If you still have questions about RWU, here are some opportunities to tune-in 📱and learn more about all RWU has to offer! ✨ We hope you'll join us virtually! 💻🎉

Please note: Due to personal and confidential questions being asked, these webinars will not be recorded.

We hope you'll join us virtually! 💻🎉
 

Click here for a list of what to bring!