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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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JWU STORIES

Proud graduate at JWU Providence Commencement.

New Beginnings

The 2022 JWU Providence undergraduate Commencement was a time to celebrate lessons learned — and look ahead to the next big adventure.
A decorated mortarboard reading, “It always seems impossible ’til it’s done.”

‘Take Calculated Risks’

The 2022 Charlotte Commencement was a day to celebrate achievements and take pride in overcoming incredible obstacles.
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From Bio Major to PA Grad

Destini Quinones '19 '22 M.S.P.A.S. knew in high school that she wanted to be a Physician Assistant (PA). At the time, a JWU rep came to talk to her class and mentioned that JWU was starting up a new biology program. She was hooked.
Students plant a tree at Gaebe Commons

Earth Day & Every Day

Since 2013, JWU has been working to decrease its carbon footprint through a wide range of campus initiatives. Here are some ways that JWU shines as a sustainable superstar.

SMART Scholarship

Data Analytics major Xavier Elias Taitano Quinata '23 has been awarded the prestigious Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship.
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Game Days

JWU & TD Garden recently teamed up for 24/7: The Total Fan Experience, a seminar celebrating the strength of JWU’s Sport, Entertainment, Event — Management program.
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JWU Telehealth Research

JWU faculty Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., Cara Sammartino, Ph.D., and Jonathan Noel, Ph.D., worked with two students to gather data for a paper on telehealth that has been published in the RI Medical Journal.
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Community Justice Minor

JWU’s new Community Justice minor is designed to expand students’ perspective on approaches to crime management outside of the traditional punitive measures.

96.8% JWU’s Career Outcome Rate*

2,107 Students who completed an internship

73% 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.

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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80+ Majors

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

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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 a little broader and venture a little 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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JWU Magazine Features More Stories
  • Brewed Awakening

    How craft beer’s #MeToo moment inspired a scholarship for beverage students from underrepresented backgrounds.

  • The Alchemist

    Professor Ezenwayi Amaechi '07 MBA, helps women and youth become successful entrepreneurs at home and abroad.

  • Looking Inward

    Johnson & Wales commits to build on a legacy and cultivate a more diverse, equitable and inclusive university community.