Accreditation & Approvals, Institutional Information

Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. This accreditation encompasses the university’s four campuses in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. Inquiries regarding JWU’s accreditation status should be directed to the University Compliance Office, One Cookson Place, Sixth Floor, Providence, RI 02903; or at 401-598-1423. Individuals may also contact:

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433
617-271-0022
cihe@neasc.org

Legal control is vested in the Board of Trustees of Johnson & Wales University. The university is approved for the training of veterans. JWU is an institutional member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges. The university is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. JWU is listed in the Education Directory of Colleges & Universities issued by the U.S. Department of Education. JWU, its faculty, and members of the administrative staff hold affiliations with numerous organizations.

Johnson & Wales University will make available for review to any enrolled or prospective student, upon request, a copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation, approval or licensing. This information may be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office, One Cookson Place, Sixth Floor, Providence, RI 02903; or at 401-598-1423.

Providence Campus
The State of Rhode Island has chartered Johnson & Wales University as a nonprofit degree-granting institution of higher learning.

Culinary Nutrition The Providence Campus Culinary Nutrition program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetics Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 ext. 5400. The Providence Campus Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) meets the standards of education set by CADE.

Graduate Programs The M.B.A. program in Hospitality & Global Business Leadership at the Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School, with concentrations in marketing, finance, and event leadership, meets the continuous improvement standards of the TedQual Certification System, The TedQual Certification System is a World Tourism Organization (WTO), THEMIS Foundation sponsored program.

The M.B.A. program in Hospitality & Global Business Leadership at the Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School meets the continuous improvement standards of the TedQual Certification System, The TedQual Certification System is a World Tourism Organization (WTO), THEMIS Foundation sponsored program.

The Master of Arts in Teaching program at the School of Education is accredited by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Graduates of the M.A.T. may apply for dual certification in one of the following:

The following triple certification requires additional fieldwork and an additional eight weeks of student teaching:

Institutional information

North Miami Campus
JWU is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding the institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free 888-224-6684.

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Denver Campus
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has authorized JWU under the Degree Authorization Act to offer instruction leading to the award of credits and / or degrees in Colorado.

Culinary Nutrition The Denver Campus has been granted developmental accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetics Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 ext. 5400. The Denver Campus Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) meets the standards of education set by CADE.

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Charlotte Campus
The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina has licensed JWU under G.S. 116-15(b) to conduct degree activity in North Carolina.

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