Դ Names Richard “Dick” Sullivan ’79 and Judge Lara E. Montecalvo as 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
Renowned businessman Dick Sullivan to deliver Commencement address as Roger Դ School of Law honors U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Lara E. Montecalvo.
Life @ Դ
Դ Student Life as a Hawk
From the Involvement Fair to Spring Carnival, at Դ, life is more than classes — a vibrant campus life is a launching point for your passions, your voice, your creativity, your growth. You’ll join a community of thinkers, creators, athletes, activists, innovators, and global citizens. Here, you can explore more than 80 clubs and organizations, study abroad through over 55 programs, choose from 40+ undergraduate majors, or compete on 25 varsity athletic teams.
Your Community, Your Experience
Get Involved
Դ's Bristol campus offers the best of coastal New England, featuring stunning waterfront views, a safe and welcoming community, and hands-on learning right on Mount Hope Bay. Students can live, learn, and enjoy their time on a close-knit campus. You can join one of over 70 established clubs and organizations, or even create your own!
Դ Dining
The Դ Bon Appétit dining experience is nationally ranked for quality, variety, and sustainability, offering fresh, locally sourced meals that keep our community healthy and energized. From the newly renovated Commons dining hall to café-style eateries, Դ serves up award-winning food options that make campus life both delicious and sustainable.
Living at Դ
Residence Life & Housing is committed to making Roger Williams your home away from home, and helping you discover your path and your passion. We are a tight-knit community of open, accepting, and affirming citizen-scholars, leaders, travelers, athletes, environmentalists, artists, music enthusiasts, thinkers, and doers.
Our Campuses
With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, Դ is connected to the best of Rhode Island and beyond. The 143-acre Bristol campus overlooks Mount Hope Bay and is a short distance from the historic downtown. And the capital city campus is nestled within Providence's thriving arts district. Take a bike ride on the East Bay Bike Path, catch a concert at Lupo’s in Providence, tour the mansions in Newport or hop a bus or train to Boston or New York City!
Դ In the Community
Whether it's community service or working with nonprofits to find solutions to community challenges, Դ students and faculty are engaged in all facets of life in the local and global communities we serve. Explore the many ways Դ is committed to community.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Դ, we welcome and value all expressions of diversity and identity. An integral part of our core values, we actively promote inclusion by offering institutional programs and supporting student clubs and organizations dedicated to diversity in all aspects of university life, and by hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting students, who mirror the diversity of our region.
Athletics and Recreation
From varsity sports to club sports and just getting in a great workout, Դ has you covered. We've got 25 outstanding varsity athletic teams, everything from baseball to sailing, and topped off with plenty of club and intramural offerings like cheerleading and rugby. Our top-notch recreational facilities boast a well-equipped gym, an aquatic center, fitness studios and summertime kayaking and paddleboard on our waterfront.
Commuter & Off-Campus Living
Our commuter students are a vital part of the Roger Դ community. Each commuter student is unique, whether they are an undergraduate, graduate, or law school student. Դ is committed to supporting you as you balance your coursework, travel to campus, manage employment, fulfill family obligations, and navigate your college life.
By getting involved in anything – whether it's a club, organization, sport, or even an on-campus job – you are making the connections that will truly make this school feel like home.
- Former 2025 Դ Student Body President Zoey Cormican '25 (center)
Recent News
Experiential Learning at Դ Shapes Elena Sewall’s Global Career Path
From study abroad to a U.S. Department of State internship, Sewall combines hands-on learning and leadership to prepare for a future in international relations.
Mentorship Lab at Roger Դ Connects Business Students with Industry Leaders
Through one-on-one mentorship, the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business program prepares students for career success with real-world insight and professional connections.
Դ Day of Law and Justice Showcases Powerful Combinations at the State House
The School of Justice Studies and Extension School join Դ Law in a university-wide effort connecting students to policy and public service.
Roger Դ School of Law Receives Historic $4 Million Gift from Mark Mandell to Establish Premier Trial Advocacy Center
A historic gift to the law school is slated to launch a permanent program to train the next generation of elite trial advocates.
