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JWU on the Rise

Early Action Deadline

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Just announced: U.S. News Rankings for 2022-2023

Apply to JWU

Early Action Deadline

Apply by November 1

A row of typographic badges representing JWU’s 2022-23 rankings (left-right): U.S News, Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and Money Magazine

96.8% JWU’s Career Outcome Rate*

1,559 Students who completed an internship

72% Seniors on paid internships who received a job offer

*For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.

You’re Invited: Visit Us!

The best way to discover JWU is to tour our amazing Providence or Charlotte campuses. Schedule your visit today!

And until you can visit in person, get a sneak peek of campus and student life through our immersive Explore From Home experience.

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Explore from Home

JWU STORIES

classroom in session at the cannabis lab at JWU

The Future of Cannabis

Michael Budziszek, one of the two directors of the JWU’s Cannabis Entrepreneurship program, was a featured panelist at the Providence Business News’ recent Business of Cannabis Summit.

U.S. News Rankings

JWU’s Providence and Charlotte campuses have been recognized among the prestigious U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2022, either moving up in categories ranked in past years or appearing on lists for the first time.

Inspiring Wildcat: Ashlynn Kirrane

Kirrane calls her first year at JWU “one of the most formative years of my life.” Find out how she juggles her Political Science major with community advocacy.
two girl roommates laughing in their dorm

Roommate 101

JWU student Keyanna offers up her best advice for getting to know your new roommate and setting up a respectful, comfortable living space.

Thriving in Hospitality

From amazing internships to expanding her front-of-house operations knowledge, Madison Allan '23 loves every minute of studying Food & Beverage Industry Management at JWU.
Exterior of JWU’s Food Innovation & Design Lab, where researchers will be able to collaborate.

Food Systems Grant

JWU and URI have been awarded a $270,000 USDA grant to research food systems. The resulting Food Systems Faculty Research Fellowship program will strengthen research opportunities at both institutions.

Classroom at Sea

What does “class” look like for students studying culinary sustainability at JWU? Follow our Sustainable Food Systems students for a day on the water with Save the Bay.
Kimberly Sacaza ’23 studying the cell growth of Physcomitrella patens

Biology Research

Kimberly Sacaza '23, Alex Pedroza '23 and Christine Wong '23 worked with Professor Christos Dimos to investigate ways to develop disease-resistant crops that are less dependent on toxic chemicals.

CHOOSE YOUR CAMPUS

Providence
Small State, Big Breaks // Providence, Rhode Island is one of the most vibrant college towns in the world. That’s because it’s more than a town — it’s a city, offering all the benefits of a large urban area.
Charlotte
Rule the Queen City // Charlotte, North Carolina, no sleepy Southern town, is one of the fastest-growing business centers in the country.
Online
Professionally Focused // JWU’s College of Professional Studies offers the same high-quality programs that have defined our more than 100-year history.
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The Wildcat Way

Be part of a community that’s bigger than yourself

One JWU. No matter which campus you’re on, you’ll join a tight-knit network that embraces the same four tenets: Pride, Courage, Character and Community. With alumni across the country and opportunities that span the globe, there’s never been a better time to become a Wildcat.

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100+ Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

Our students are invested in their educations and intentional about their experiences, ensuring that their learning is authentic and purposeful. JWU values intellectual curiosity and encourages a passion for hands-on learning while immersing students in dynamic labs and career-focused classrooms. The university’s commitment to providing students with a practical, relevant education shapes agile graduates who are real-world tested and ready to enter a highly dynamic workforce.

Majors & Programs: By Interest

Engineering student working in the Bowen Center prototyping lab.
Experiential Education Prepares Leaders

JWU was among the first to build a curriculum around hands-on learning. It’s the foundation of the JWU experience.

Build Intercultural Competence

The JWU global experience means you are sure to find something that makes you dig a little deeper, think more broadly and venture outside of your comfort zone.

In a Class of Their Own

At JWU, we have some of the most passionate, dedicated leaders in academia with years of experience. They are committed to working with students and inspiring personal growth and professional success, all through innovative programs that directly reflect 21st-century needs.

It’s such a different atmosphere here. It’s like family. My professors have opened so many doors for me.

Tim Higginson '20, Criminal Justice

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    Form Follows Function

    In JWU’s Product Design program, students use art to understand the world and science to explain it.

  • Travis Bettinson '10 farming kelp.
    Deep Blue Greens

    If kelp is the new kale, then JWU is on the cutting edge of an industry dedicated to a healthier planet and populace.

  • Professor Rhodes and students during a Familiarization (FAM) trip to Egypt.
    The Hero’s Journey

    Inspiring students is one of Associate Professor Tiffany Rhodes’ many superpowers.