Experiential Learning
At Roger Williams University, we understand that an education today needs to be experiential, linking classroom-based theory with practical learning experiences for students across all majors. It’s why we believe and encourage our students to take part in the many Experiential Learning opportunities we offer.
Through Experiential Learning, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students learn by doing – becoming practitioners, researchers, and more in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and local community. The hands-on, project-based experiences they set out allow students to connect the ideas they encounter in the classroom with situations in the real world. As a result, it gives our graduates an immediate competitive advantage over others and inevitably leads to a successful life and career.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Internship Experience
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Internship Experience allows our students to explore different career paths, gain valuable professional experience, join research projects, and prepare to be career-ready upon graduation. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ offers internships as part of the powerful combinations of joining your classroom studies with hands-on experience in industry, community, and research facilities.
Experiential Opportunities
At Roger Williams, we continually invest in innovative programs to provide transformational educational experiences that prepare students to be lifelong learners, professionals, and global citizens. Whether in the classroom of an experiential course, out in the local community, working on interdisciplinary projects or a pro bono law case, completing a customized internship locally or abroad, or conducting important research with a professor, students solve problems creatively at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. They learn to communicate effectively and think critically.
- Internships
- Experiential Courses as identified under General Education in the course catalog
- Community Engagement
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Student/Faculty Research Opportunities
Experiential Learning Graduation Requirement
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR)ensures all students integrate academic knowledge with practical experience, fostering professional readiness, civic engagement, and global awareness.