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Font of Inspiration: Graphic Design Students Solve Visual Problems Collaboratively

JWU REVEAL Senior Showcase Presents the Next Generation of Designers →

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95.4% JWU’s Career Outcome Rate*

1450+ Students who completed an internship

78% Received a job offer after paid internship

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

JWU STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE POWERED BY PURPOSE.

At Johnson & Wales University, 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. 

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There’s so much to do (and see) at JWU! Whether you are exploring the Providence or Charlotte campus, you will get an up-close look at what makes JWU great. Explore where you’ll live, learn, and enjoy all campus has to offer. We can’t wait to show you JWU!

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Immerse yourself in Providence's thriving arts, music and restaurant scene that is bolstered by JWU alumni.

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Enjoy southern hospitality in the finance capital of the South, home of a hot restaurant scene fueled by JWU alumni.

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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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Compare and contrast our Providence and Charlotte campuses using our campus selection guide.
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.

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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.

JWU STORIES

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REVEAL Design Showcase

Each spring, JWU Graphic Design and Product Design seniors celebrate the success of their time at JWU by showing off their incredible work at the REVEAL Senior Showcase.
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Inspiring Athlete Docuseries

Go behind the scenes with a group of JWU students who collaborated with Brown University Athletics to create a docuseries about their student-athletes.
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My Amazing 4 Years at JWU

Leah Ward '23 reflects on her “life-changing” time at JWU — from designing her own major to studying in Italy, working on Design Team, and more.
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Distilling the Lessons of Typography

Associate Professor Karyn Jimenez-Elliott talks to design student Julia Shiels '24 about teaching, her design philosophy, and the process of creating her new “anti-textbook.”
David Salcfas '88, Geoffrey Lanez, CEC '12, '14 MBA and Michael Rypka '96 pictured with Providence Campus President Marie Bernardo-Sousa, LP.D. ’92

Honoring Distinguished Alumni

JWU alumni find mentorship and expertise during their time at JWU — and once they graduate, they pay it forward to others in their field. Meet 3 such alums.
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Learn by Doing: 2023 SEEM Forum

JWU Charlotte students gained valuable experience in event planning when they programmed, marketed, and executed the recent SEEM Forum.
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Accelerated Nursing Announced

Building on JWU’s strong healthcare foundation, the university launches a new nursing degree, slated to start Fall 2023.

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.

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We have admissions representatives, counselors, and financial planners ready to answer any questions you have at every stage of your college search process.

Your Journey Starts Here

At Johnson & Wales, education goes beyond the four walls of the classroom. Here, you can embrace your curiosity, discover your interests, and dive deep into real-world experiences. This is an exciting time, and we can help! Here’s how to get started.

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    True North

    Since its founding in 1971, the College of Hospitality Management has evolved from training travel agents to inspiring agents of change.

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    Form Follows Function

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