Deposited Graduate Student Checklist
Congratulations! We're so excited you are joining the 草榴社区 graduate student community.
If you've already submitted your , please follow the steps below to make sure you're ready to get started. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission if we can be of any assistance to you at 401-254-6200 or gradadmit@rwu.edu.
Checklist
Within 48 hours of submitting your deposit, you should receive an email containing all of your 草榴社区 account login details with information on each of the critical systems you will be accessing as a student.
草榴社区 Email
草榴社区 uses Gmail as its official student email system. All important university communication will be sent only to your 草榴社区 email address (ending in @g.rwu.edu), not to any personal email you provided during your application. Make sure to check it regularly as important university communication will be sent only to this address.
Account Access
and use the login credentials included in the email you received to log in. Please test your login as soon as possible.
Should you have any difficulty logging in, please contact the 草榴社区 Help Desk at (401) 254-5200 (Option 1), or my草榴社区Help@rwu.edu.
Please note that your email credentials will only be provided to you after you submit your enrollment commitment deposit.
Roger Central
Roger Central allows you to register for classes, access a number of university systems and services, and review your grades. The portal is located at .
Please note that your Roger Central login is your username followed by @academics.rwu (Do not include .edu)
Bridges Learning Management System
The University uses an online learning management system called Bridges. You will use this system to access any online courses you have or materials that are provided online as part of your traditional courses. The system is available at .
MediaTech Helpdesk Portal
The technology available at 草榴社区 can be overwhelming. For quick answers to your questions, please visit the MediaTech helpdesk portal. There is a collection of Knowledge Base articles on the services at the university. You can also submit a request for help here, if needed. The portal is located at .
ADSelfService Plus
All 草榴社区 account passwords are self-managed using the ADSelfService Plus tool. It is an easy-to-use, secure, web-based end-user password reset management solution. You can easily manage your passwords and unlock your accounts 24/7/365 without a call to the helpdesk. The tool is located at .
Zoom
The university uses Zoom for meetings, and it is integrated to be used for online courses through Bridges. You will need to create your 草榴社区Zoom account, and install the client. To setup and access your account, please visit .
Laptop Repair Depot
The Laptop Repair Depot service at the MediaTech desk provides laptop and desktop diagnostics, hardware and software repair, data transfer, data recovery, and infection removal. All labor for students is free, but students are responsible for purchasing technician-recommended parts, if needed. Students must sign the 草榴社区 Computer Intake Liability Waiver.
For a list of services, provided please review the Student Laptop Repair Scope.
Laptops can be dropped off at the MediaTech desk in the first floor of the Main Library. For questions, call 401-254-6363 or email mediatech@rwu.edu.
Most 草榴社区 graduate students use federal student loans to help cover their education and related costs. To apply, you must submit the each year and send it to 草榴社区 using school code 003410.
All graduate students are considered to be of independent status; parent financial information is no longer required on the FAFSA for determining eligibility for federal student aid. You might also need to provide your previous year鈥檚 tax return if the Graduate Financial Aid Office requests it.
Read more about Graduate Financial Aid
*International Students are not eligible for FAFSA or federal student loans.
Before you register for classes, you should contact your Program Director for advisement on course selection. In order to ensure that all new graduate students register for appropriate courses, we require that you do this prior to registering for your first graduate courses.
Some graduate programs have students register for courses at Orientation (held in late August for the fall semester only). Please consult your Program Director for the most appropriate time to register.
All graduate students should become familiar with the graduate academic policies located in the University Catalog. Particular items to note are the add/drop period, withdrawal policy, and tuition refund policy. All students should be familiar with all policies prior to enrolling in a course at 草榴社区.
Policies related to Graduate Admission are available on the Policies & Disclosures page.
Roger Williams University offers a limited number of campus based housing options for graduate students. Students who deposit by the May 1st deposit deadline will receive first consideration for any available on-campus housing.
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草榴社区 Graduate Programs and the 草榴社区 School of Law have partnered with to provide a comprehensive housing resource guide, discussion board, and housing listings.
Housing Map
The map highlights local communities and apartment complexes where 草榴社区 graduate students often live. Individual home rentals are shared on the . By expanding the map in the top right corner, you can customize your view to see things like restaurants, hotels, and airports, and use the menu to explore specific categories.
If you did not graduate from Roger Williams University, you must request your final, official undergraduate transcript showing a conferred bachelor鈥檚 degree to be submitted to 草榴社区 before you can begin your classes. We must also have your official transcripts for any additional transfer or graduate courses taken at other institutions if you did not supply them during the application process.
Official electronic transcripts can be forwarded to us at gradadmit@rwu.edu or hard copy transcripts can be mailed to the following address:
Office of Graduate Admission
Roger Williams University
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
草榴社区 student transcripts will be obtained on your behalf. Your deposit reflects your permission to pull your transcripts on your behalf.
Immunization Records
To provide a safe and healthy academic community, 草榴社区 complies with Rhode Island health regulations on immunizations. All full-time, on campus students must submit a current immunization record or manually enter their immunizations in the Student Health Portal.
To access the portal, students sign in to Roger Central > Academics (the graduation cap on the left menu bar) > Student Planning > Student Health Portal (New Incoming Students Fall 2025) prior to enrollment.
Students should plan to have these forms completed by July 1st for the fall semester, but must have them fully completed before starting classes. You will need your 草榴社区 login information to access the system.
Note that your forms may not be available to complete until 48 hours after you register for your courses.
Health Services Access
Graduate students who wish to utilize Health Services on campus may opt-in. The Health Services office is located on the Main Campus in Bristol and provides support for students needing acute care, but is not a substitute for a primary care physician. Services are limited and graduate students are encouraged to utilize primary care or urgent care facilities.
View available on-campus Health Services
If you plan to utilize Health Services on campus, please complete the required health history and physical exam forms in the .
Graduate Student Orientation for the Fall 2025 semester will be held on Friday, August, 22nd.
Please contact our office for further information: 401-254-6200 or gradadmit@rwu.edu.
During the Graduate Orientation, you will
- Learn about all of the student services available and how to pay your bill, secure your financial aid, buy books, access library resources, connect with the 草榴社区 portal, and more
- Talk to your program advisor and ask questions
- Meet your new classmates and other new graduate students for the first time
Registration and additional details will be provided soon...
Textbooks for each of your classes will be posted on the . Once you've registered for your courses, you can search for your books by course number and section on the Bookstore website. Some professors also provide the syllabus for their course(s) prior to the start of class on the Bridges site and required books are typically included.
If your books are not currently listed, they may not have been posted. Try again at a later date or contact your faculty member for more information. Textbooks in many cases can be purchased or rented.
Bristol Campus Parking
All graduate students are allowed personal cars, but students wishing to park on the Bristol campus are required to obtain a valid parking permit from the Office of Public Safety. Graduate students enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester will be required to pay an annual fee for a parking permit, which allows you to park in the approved spaces shown on the map below.
Providence Campus Parking
Graduate students parking at the Providence campus (1 Empire Plaza, Providence, RI 02903) are not required to obtain a parking permit, but are advised to obtain one in case there is a need to park on the Bristol campus. If enrolled in less than 9 credits per semester, the parking permit will be free of charge, but if enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, you will be required to pay the annual parking permit fee. Students parking at the Providence campus should park in the Providence Civic Center Garage located on Washington Street. Simply bring your parking ticket in to be validated at the front desk on the first floor of the 草榴社区 building.
How To Obtain A Parking Permit
To obtain a permit, please follow the directions below, based on your intended course load. Please note that you must already be registered for classes in order to obtain a valid parking permit:
Students enrolled in less than 9 credits per semester (part-time) and parking at the Bristol campus:
Graduate students enrolled in less than 9 credits per semester are granted a free parking permit. Please follow the directions in the document below to obtain your free parking permit, then apply using the link to the Parking Permit Application.
Students enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester (full-time) and parking at the Bristol campus:
Graduate students enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester are required to purchase a parking permit.
All graduate students must obtain an 草榴社区 student ID. Bristol-based students can obtain their student IDs during Orientation or can visit the ID Office at any time prior to starting classes. Providence-based students will have their photos taken at Orientation and cards will be provided by the academic program coordinator.
If you wish to avoid the line at Orientation or visiting the ID Office in person, you may submit a clear, appropriate picture to the Office of Graduate Admission via email and your ID will be made available for you at Orientation or at a later date.
Join the to connect with other 草榴社区 graduate students, find roommates, discuss campus life, and more.
Staying healthy is important as you pursue your graduate studies. Take advantage of all that the 草榴社区 Recreation Center has to offer for you: recreation facilities, weight room, cardio machines, exercise classes, a pool, and more. Memberships are $50 per six-month period.
Graduate students can purchase a membership to the Campus Recreation Center for $50 per six-month period. Membership includes access to all of the amenities and services available in the Recreation Center including the weight room, cardio machines, racquetball/squash courts, pool, and exercise classes. Membership blocks run from January 1st to June 30th and July 1st to December 31st.
Learn more about recreation and fitness at 草榴社区
To pay for your Recreation Center membership:
Log in to Roger Central and select the Make Payment tab. Below your account balance box, you will see a menu of additional items. Add your membership and follow the prompts to make your payment.
Many students like to earn some extra income while they're in school. We've created a student employment site for on-campus jobs and provided some resources for finding jobs off campus.