Welcome New Hawks!

We are excited to have you join ܽƵ!

You've just made a big decision and we are so excited to welcome you to campus this spring!  This site is your resource for your next steps and important deadlines listed in sequential order to help you complete each task at just the right time as you prepare for arrival.  We will send you monthly email reminders to keep you up to date on what you've yet to complete.

As you progress through these next steps, stay connected and feel free to reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admission (admit@rwu.edu or 401-254-3500) anytime!

  • Students talking

    Just committed to ܽƵ?

    Check out the full list to-do's by month listed below ⬇️. If you are a student who has committed to ܽƵ after the start of this timeline, we recommend you navigate through each next step for the month(s) passed until you reach the current month.

  • Students in computer lab

    Your ܽƵ Login Credentials

    You’ll need your ܽƵ login credentials before you can sign in and start working on most of the checklist items. Information Technology is creating your accounts and you’ll be notified you as soon as your accounts are ready for your use.

  • Student on laptop

    Guide to Navigating ܽƵ Logins

    We know that you have a number of new systems to log into as you complete checklist items. We want to make the process as easy as possible, so we've put together a guide with helpful links, login and password information, and tips!  

 

students walking on campus

To Do: November

  • ✔️ Sign in to  and 
     
  • ✔️
     
  • ✔️ Get registered for your Spring classes!
    • Transfer Students: Once your transfer credit evaluation has been completed you will receive a link to sign up for a transfer advising meeting with our Senior Transfer/Pathways Academic Advisor. During this meeting you will review your transfer credit equivalency report, map out your remaining semesters here at ܽƵ, and register for classes pending your deposit. Please note that these meetings will take place in Eastern Standard Time and will be held virtually on Zoom.
    • First Year Students: Please . If none of the available times fit your individual schedule, please email us at advising@rwu.edu. Please note that these meetings will take place in Eastern Standard Time and will be held virtually on Zoom.
       
  • ✔️ if you are living on campus. Due date Friday, Jan. 3. 
     
  • ✔️ Submit your photo for your Student ID 
    • To submit your own photo, please email tcookinham@rwu.edu. Please include your ܽƵ email address, your Student ID number, and full name in the message. Photo must be a recent phone, jpeg format with a clear image of your face.
       
  • ✔️
Review the 2024-25 Academic Calendar
students studying

To Do: December

  • ✔️ Complete your academic placement assessments 
  • ✔️ Submit final fall semester grades  or AP/IB scores for credit
     
  • ✔️ Register for any through Student Accessibility Services (if needed).
     
  • ✔️ Get started on your health and immunization forms  
     
  • ✔️ . Due date Friday, Jan. 31.
     
  • ✔️ Accept/Decline Direct Loans and/or check for any missing financial aid documentation through . Deadline Monday, Jan. 6. 
     
  • ✔️ Deadline Monday, Jan. 6. 
     
  • ✔️ Fill out the Student Veteran's Certification Worksheet  if you are planning to use VA benefits.
     
  • ✔️ , review your spring semester bill and finalize your payment options. Bills are issued starting December 1 and sent out on a rolling basis thereafter.  All payments are due Friday, Jan. 3. 
students hanging out laughing and talking

To Do: January

  • ✔️ Reminder - is due Friday, Jan. 3. 
     
  •  ✔️ Start packing your bags!
     
  • ✔️ Complete the required four ܽƵ Hawks Online Orientation courses – Direct links to the courses will be sent to you in January. The email’s subject is “ܽƵ has assigned you a course through Vector Solutions” and is sent by ܽƵ Students. 
  1. AlcoholEdu for College
  2. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging for Students
  3. Mental Well-Being for Students
  4. Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
     
Classes start on Wednesday, Jan. 22!
students on laptops

How-to Guides and Video Resources

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

Have questions? We're here to help!

We are here to help you with all of your questions and connect you with the right members of our community.

Admission Office

401-254-3500
admit@rwu.edu 
Contact your counselor 

Athletics Department 

401-254-3050

Sports and schedules 

Bursar Office 

401-254-3520
bursar@rwu.edu
Billing and payments 

Commuter Student Resources 

401-254-3042
studentlife@rwu.edu
Commuter Life, Resources, Transportation & Parking Info 

Financial Aid Office

401-254-3100
finaid@rwu.edu
Aid and loan questions

Health Services

401-254-3156
healthservices@rwu.edu
Health insurance and immunization forms 

Information Technology

401-254-6363
mediatech@rwu.edu
Technology questions and support

Intercultural Center

401-254-3121
diversity@rwu.edu
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Student Programs, Leadership & Orientation

401-254-3385
orientation@rwu.edu
Orientation programs, Student Engagement with clubs, Organizations, and Student Events 

Registrar's Office

401-254-3510
registrar@rwu.edu
Transcripts, AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses

Residence Life & Housing

401-254-3161
housing@rwu.edu
Housing assignments and Living Learning Communities Center for Student Academic Success Contact Info Topics

Academic Placement Assessments

Angela Raymond
401-254-3861
araymond@rwu.edu
Academic placement tests

Advising and Peer Mentorship 

Elizabeth Niemeyer
401-254-3281
eniemeyer@rwu.edu
Class Schedules and general advising 

International Scholar and Student Services

Dmitry Satsuk
401-254-3411
dsatsuk@rwu.edu
Immigration, transition, and advising support to students who identify as international students

Student Accessibility Services

401-254-3841
sas@rwu.edu
General support for students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical conditions

Tutoring Center

Karen Bilotti
401-254-3219
kbilotti@rwu.edu
Tutoring support for academic coursework, tutor recruitment

Latest News