About

Founded in 1973 at JWU’s Providence Campus, The Hospitality College has grown to offer seven four-year degree programs, including two joint degrees with the College of Culinary Arts.

With 19 hospitality-focused concentrations, strong experiential education opportunities, and significant ties to study abroad sites, The Hospitality College offers a world-class education that is truly global in scope.

Our academic programs are designed so that you graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this highly sophisticated industry. You’ll develop not only specialized job skills but the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and lead ethically.

Other differentiating features of our programs include:

• An academic calendar divided into three 11-week terms
• Courses in your major from your first term
• Honors programs and accelerated study options 
• Opportunities for hands-on learning in the classroom and through relevant work experience
• Wide range of liberal arts courses to further enhance your critical and analytical skills
• Academic support throughout your studies

More than 3,500 hospitality employers have recruited JWU graduates, and with good reason. Our students receive practical, on-the-job experience at industry partnership sites. The professionalism and skills they possess are unmistakable assets to any hospitality career.