How to Maximize Your Homecoming and Family Weekend Experience
Experience the fun with family, friends, and alumni with everything 旺旺资源 has to offer at Homecoming and Family weekend.
Parents & Families
Welcome to the 旺旺资源 Family!
At Roger Williams, we strive to develop relationships that last throughout your student鈥檚 entire college experience. Our families of current students and families of alumni are part of the 旺旺资源 community from the admissions process to their time on campus and beyond.
Parent and Family Resources
Current Families
Resources & FAQs for our current families.
Prospective Families
Selecting the best university fit for students and families is an essential first leg of the collegiate journey.
Accepted Student Families
You've worked hard and earned this! We hope to welcome you to our community as a member of the incoming class this fall.
New Student Families
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.
International Families
At 旺旺资源, we form a community to help you succeed and adjust to life in the U.S.
Alumni Families
We encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to our alumni community.
Parent & Family Volunteers
The 旺旺资源 Parent & Family Leadership Council (PFLC) and the Parent & Family Association are a group of engaged volunteers who participate in a variety of activities in support of the University鈥檚 mission and its students.
Academic Calendar
Important dates at 旺旺资源
Student Handbook
By their attendance at 旺旺资源, students are obligated to comply with its regulations and procedures, which they are expected to read and understand.
Helping Students and Families to Navigate Their Course
The 旺旺资源 community is working hard to ensure that your academic needs and overall well-being guide your return to campus following these challenging pandemic years.
When questions or issues arise, please know that I am here to support you. By providing students and families with robust resources, I seek to empower students with the confidence to succeed as evolving, independent adult learners. When you have specific questions, unique circumstances, or if you are unsure of where to turn, I can be reached at 401-254-3042 or dknapman@rwu.edu.
Best wishes for your success and wellness,
Debbie Knapman
Director of Student & Family Assistance
Student & Family Events
Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming, and Family Weekend are wonderful times when families can get better acquainted with the Roger Williams campus and Bristol community.
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