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Discover flexible, affordable, career-focused education designed to help you succeed. Located on the corner of Washington & Empire Streets in Providence, RI.

Join a supportive community and explore courses aligned with today’s top skills and industries. University College at Roger Williams University is committed to furthering the education of our students. Whether you are just starting your undergraduate work, working to complete your degree, looking to advance your career or start a new one, RWU|UC has a program for you. We offer a variety of bachelor's and associate's degrees as well as undergraduate certificates. At RWU|UC, you will find convenient class times at the Providence Campus and Online courses to fit your busy schedule.

10/28/2026

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades? Or looking to take the next step in your apprenticeship journey? 🔧⚡

Join us for the RWU Extension School Trades Showcase!

Whether you're exploring a new career, currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program, or an employer looking to connect with emerging talent, this event is for you!

Come meet our Electrical and Plumbing Apprenticeship instructors, connect with local employers and industry partners, and learn more about the opportunities available through RWU EXT.

📅 Wednesday, December 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 RWU Extension School | 1 Empire Plaza, Providence, RI

We’re excited to bring together students, employers, and community partners for an evening celebrating the skilled trades and the people building careers in them.

Free to attend!
RSVP today: connectuc.rwu.edu/register/tradeshow2026

10/26/2026

Make winter break count with a math course that works around your schedule.

Distance Calculus at RWU EXT offers fully online, asynchronous courses with no fixed meeting times. Explore Calculus, Precalculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability Theory, and more. Enroll and start anytime, learn at your own pace, and receive feedback from real professors and teaching assistants.

Earn college credit through Roger Williams University!

Learn more and get started at: www.distancecalculus.com

10/23/2026

New connections, interviews scheduled, and job offers on the spot! Today’s Fair Chance Job Fair with OpenDoors brought employers and job seekers together right here at RWU Extension School.

We’re proud to partner with OpenDoors to help create opportunities for justice-impacted members of our community. Thank you to Nicholas Coutis, the OpenDoors team, and every employer and community partner who helped make today possible. Everyone deserves a fair chance to move forward.

10/20/2026

Being bilingual is a powerful skill. With the right training, it can become a meaningful career helping patients and healthcare providers understand one another.

Join us tonight from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for a live virtual information session about the RWU Medical Interpreting Certificate. Learn more about the 40-hour program, admissions process, upcoming January cohort, and the skills you’ll develop for interpreting in healthcare settings.

Register here: https://connectuc.rwu.edu/register/?id=7ec45331-c7c7-450f-a89b-705f1c8e8413

10/19/2026

Whether you’re working toward a professional certification or hoping to earn college credit through an exam, the RWU Educational Testing Center is here to help.
Located at our Providence campus, the Testing Center offers exams through Pearson VUE, CLEP, Prometric/DSST, Certiport, and more. We’re open Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays.

Learn more about available exams and reserve your seat: www.rwu.edu/ext/offerings/educational-testing-center

10/17/2026

Your experience has built the foundation. Now it’s time to build your next move.

Fundamentals of Construction Management is designed for professionals who are ready to grow their knowledge, take on greater responsibility, and move toward leadership opportunities in the construction industry.

This 15-week course is 100% virtual, making it easier to invest in your career while continuing to work.

Classes begin Wednesday, October 21, and registration is still open. Don’t wait to take the next step.

Learn more and register today:
www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/construction-management-certificate

10/15/2026

Tonight, we welcomed our newest RWU EXT students during our virtual New Student Orientation!

Thank you to all the students who attended and to the staff members who joined us to answer questions, share resources, and help everyone feel ready for the semester ahead. We’re excited to have you with us!

Thinking about taking the next step? It’s not too late to join RWU EXT for our accelerated eight-week semester beginning October 19.

Learn more and apply at: www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

10/14/2026

Your past does not define your future.

RWU EXT and OpenDoors are hosting a Fair Chance Job Fair on Friday, October 23, at 1 Empire Plaza in Providence.

Connect with employers who recognize your skills, experience, and potential. No judgment, just real opportunities to take the next step.

Know someone who could benefit? Please share and help us spread the word!

10/08/2026

Thinking about returning to college? You don’t have to wait until spring.

RWU EXT’s next 8-week term begins October 19. With flexible programs, personalized support and opportunities to earn credit for prior learning, you can move toward your goals without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Whether you’re starting, returning or ready to finish what you began, there’s still time to enroll.

Learn more, request information or start your application:
www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

10/07/2026

You know the work. Now strengthen the skills to lead it.

RWU EXT’s 15-week Fundamentals of Construction Management Certificate helps construction professionals build practical knowledge in planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracts and more. Join more than 175 professionals who have completed the program over the past five years.

Classes meet virtually on Wednesdays from 6:00–8:50 p.m., October 21, 2026 through February 17, 2027.

Tuition: $955
No application required. Space is limited, so register today:
www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/construction-management-certificate

Address

One Empire Plaza
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14012543838

Website

https://www.rwu.edu/ext, https://www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions/visit-ext, https://www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

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