Accreditation and 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, R.I. 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 Servicemembers 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, R.I. 02903; or at 401-598-1423.

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.