residence halls
The Downcity Campus is located in the heart of Providence, and houses students enrolled in the Business, Hospitality, and Technology programs
The Harborside Campus primarily houses students enrolled in the College of Culinary Arts.
Residence hall facilities include 11 buildings, housing approximately 3,600 students. A wide variety of living options are available, including traditional halls, private or common bathrooms, apartment style living, and rooms with one to five people. Each building is unique, and offers something different to meet the needs of every resident. All residence halls are smoke free. Staff at each of the halls provide programs to build a sense of community. Check out what's going on campus-wide.
microfridge direct rental program When you arrive to your assigned room, there will a Microfridge already placed in your room. Please try it out and if you like, you may order it. All ordering forms and information will be included with the unit. You may order online as well. Visit the MicroFridge® Direct Rental Program for Johnson & Wales.
laundry All halls have laundry rooms. Renaissance is currently the only coin operated laundry room. All other facilities use a card operated system. Cards can be purchased in the lobby of all resident halls for $5.00. The card is "charged" by the same machines. You may put up to $99.00 on a card. Each card is reloadable and should be treated as cash. Machines only accept $5, $10, and $20 dollar bills. For more information, please visit Macgray.
care packages Keep in touch with the ones you love, send
them a care package. Residential Life has teamed up with
CarePackages
1.877.354.1205. There are hundreds to choose from and
can be sent for any occasion or just because. Revenues
from this program support the Office of Residential Life.
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