Location and Travel
Where You Will Be
The AQUAVET® Program is held at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Located on a stunning 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay, the Roger Williams campus takes advantage of the New England coastline’s natural beauty. You can find a map of the campus on RWU site.
How to Get There
The campus location in historic Bristol, RI, is easily accessible from Providence, Boston or New York City. Many students drive to campus, but some fly or use AMTRAK to get to one of these locations and then use local ground transportation to get to campus.
All students who are accepted will receive an email with practical information regarding all aspects of the AQUAVET® Program, including a detailed schedule, what to bring, when to arrive, where to go, and more.
Have a safe trip and we look forward to seeing you in Bristol, RI!
Important Information
The Orientation Meeting AQUAVET® Program is held on the first day of the course. The time and location will be indicated on the schedule that will be sent to you via email.
Attending the Orientation Meeting is extremely important and students should make their travel plans accordingly.
Arrival and Departure
If you must arrive earlier than Monday (or need to stay an additional day at the end of the program), please contact the director of AQUAVET® to make arrangements.
More about RWU
The RWU Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) includes a 3,000-square-foot marine lab with flowing seawater, a commercial-scale shellfish hatchery, a newly constructed Aquatic Animal Health and Diagnostics Laboratory, research vessels and a 300-foot learning platform in Mount Hope Bay.
Starting in 2010, CEED has operated an Aquatic Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory that supports the aquaculture and other aquatic animal industries. This facility enables RWU to conduct cutting-edge, externally funded, aquatic animal health research and provide diagnostic testing services for Rhode Island, New England and the entire East Coast.