RWU Extension School

09/04/2026

There is no single timeline for earning a degree. Work, family responsibilities, and unexpected changes can shift your plans, but they do not erase your goals.

Whether you’re beginning college for the first time, returning after time away, or ready to finish what you started, Roger Williams University Extension School offers flexible, affordable programs designed around the realities of adult life.

You bring more than a transcript. Previous college credits, professional experience, and the knowledge you’ve gained along the way may help move you closer to earning your degree.

Your path may look different. It still matters - and your next step is within reach!

Our next accelerated term begins October 19.
Learn more at www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

09/03/2026

Work schedules, family responsibilities, and everyday life can make returning to the classroom feel difficult. But building a future in the skilled trades can still fit into your life.

RWU Extension School’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program provides industry-focused related technical instruction designed to complement the experience apprentices gain on the job. Evening classes allow students to continue working while completing the education component of their apprenticeship.

You aren’t starting from zero. The skills you’re developing at work and the knowledge you build in class can move you closer to your professional goals.

Enrollment is open for September 2026. Learn more: www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/plumbing

09/02/2026

Curious about becoming a doula? You’re invited to the RWU Extension School Doula Education Open House!

Meet working doulas, ask questions about the profession, and hear firsthand what it’s like to support families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. You’ll also learn how RWU EXT’s Doula Education Program can help you take the next step.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 RWU Extension School
One Empire Plaza, Providence, RI

We’ll also be hosting a Community Baby Shower Drive to support local families. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

Your next chapter doesn’t have to wait until spring.

RWU Extension School’s next accelerated 8-week semester begins October 19, giving you another opportunity to start—or continue—working toward your goals this fall.

Whether you’re returning to school, building on previous college experience, or taking the first step toward a degree, now is the time to get started!!

Explore your options and apply today: www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

08/29/2026

Every patient deserves to feel heard, understood & supported - especially when making important decisions about their health.

Medical interpreters help bridge communication between patients and healthcare professionals with accuracy, professionalism and compassion.

RWU Extension School’s Medical Interpreting Certificate helps bilingual adults build the specialized skills needed to serve as that vital connection in healthcare settings.

Turn your language skills into professional skills and make communication part of better care.

Learn more & enroll today:
www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/medical-interpreting-certificate

08/28/2026

You don’t need an accounting background to start understanding the numbers behind a business.

RWU Extension School’s noncredit Accounting & Bookkeeping Fundamentals certificate introduces essential accounting principles and bookkeeping practices in an approachable, in-person format. It’s a practical option for career changers, small business owners, or anyone looking to expand their professional skill set.

Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6–8:30 p.m., September 28–December 16, 2026.

Tuition: $799
Parking included
Textbook and workbook purchased separately

Enroll today: https://us-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/rwu/f?p=PV_ONLINE_REG:101:::::APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:241872992

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

08/27/2026

Plumbing is more than fixing leaks; it’s skilled work that keeps homes, businesses, and communities running.

RWU Extension School’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program provides classroom-based instruction for apprentices completing their on-the-job training and working toward Rhode Island licensure requirements.

Classes begin September 14 and meet in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–9 p.m. in Providence.

Learn more and apply: www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/plumbing

08/25/2026

Tomorrow, the first day of classes may look a little different for each of our students. Some will log in from home or work, while others will join us at One Empire Plaza - but each one is taking an important next step.

We’re excited to welcome our Fall 2026 students!

Didn’t make this start? No worries. Our next start date is October 19.
Learn more now: www.rwu.edu/ext/admissions

08/24/2026

Thinking about becoming a doula and wondering what the work is really like?

Join us for a Doula Info Session and Open House at RWU Extension School! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with certified doulas currently working in Rhode Island, hear about their experiences, ask questions and learn more about RWU EXT’s Doula Education Program.

We’ll also be collecting diapers and other new baby essentials as part of our Community Baby Shower Drive.

Wednesday, September 9 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 RWU Extension School
One Empire Plaza, Providence, RI

All are welcome - we hope you’ll join us!
Check out the program:
www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/doula-education-training

08/20/2026

We are proud to celebrate Brenda Clement, Director of our Community Development Program, who was recently featured in Providence Business News “Driving Forces” series.

Brenda is a true example of what we call a pracademic; someone who doesn’t just teach the curriculum but actively does the work behind it. As Executive Director HousingWorks RI at RWU, she brings years of experience addressing Rhode Island’s housing challenges directly into the classroom.

That real-world perspective is at the heart of our Community Development Program. Students learn from practitioners like Brenda while building the skills to create meaningful change in housing, public health, education, economic development, government and beyond.

With certificate, bachelor’s and master’s degree pathways available, there is an option for wherever you are in your educational and professional journey.
Fall classes begin August 26. Learn more and take your next step:
https://www.rwu.edu/majors-programs/ext/community-development

Read Brenda’s feature: Driving Forces:
https://pbn.com/driving-forces-brenda-clement/

Brenda Clement HousingWorks RI executive director BRENDA CLEMENT is impatient, and with good reason. Clement, executive director of HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University, has spent years sounding the alarm about the state’s housing crisis and its impact on everything from homelessness, to e...