Academics
At Salve Regina University, we are deeply invested in the success of each student. Our commitment to creating an educational environment based on collaboration, innovation and experiential learning offers amazing opportunities for you to learn, lead and make an impact across our campus, in Newport, throughout Rhode Island and around the globe.
As an undergraduate, you'll find that combining our liberal arts foundation, Core Curriculum and your major of study provides both technical and critical thinking skills that set you up for success in the job market. And with our Salve Compass experience, you'll have the skills and perspective to begin your career with confidence.
As a graduate student, you deepen your knowledge with a curriculum that weaves our mercy values through the courses, providing students with unique perspectives and a competitive edge needed to land top jobs in their field.
Salve's mercy mission is infused throughout programming at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, so that students become empathetic leaders and change-makers working for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful.
Explore Our Academic Programs
Discover our wide range of undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, professional certificates and doctoral programs.
See all academic programsCore Curriculum
Inspired by Salve's mercy tradition and values, our Core Curriculum courses are designed to deepen students' knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences and refine their skills of inquiry, analysis and communication.
Salve Compass
The Salve Compass is a four-year framework of innovative programming that ensures each undergraduate student is equipped with the skills and confidence for personal and professional success.
International Programs
With a focus on the transformative power of global education and exchange, our Center for Global Education and Fellowships team works to advise and support students in a wide range of opportunities including study abroad, international student support and exchange programs.
Special Academic Programs
Undergraduate students can take advantage of enriching academic programs such as study abroad, the Pell Honors Program and Army ROTC, while distinguished fellowship opportunities provide funding to pursue unique co-curricular experiences, including research and scholarly travel.
Circle of Scholars
Open to anyone over the age of 50, our Circle of Scholars lifelong learning program offers seminars to members on a wide variety of subjects, including literature, history, science, health, music, art, public affairs, religion, theater and film.
