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Explore From Home

Until you can visit in person, explore a sneak peek of campus and student life through this immersive experience.

Explore JWU From Home

JWU STORIES

Jason Berger '07 Holding the Stanley Cup

From SEEM to the Stanley Cup

How Tampa Bay Lightning assistant equipment manager Jason Berger '07 found his route to the NHL.

Spotlight: Criminal Justice

From faculty to facilities, explore the reasons JWU’s criminal justice program stands out.

How JWU Ranks

JWU has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and Money rankings for teaching, value, and student engagement.

Assistant Professor Nick DiFilippo teaches an in-person class at JWU Providence.

Zoom Classroom

How JWU faculty members are using their creativity to keep their classrooms (virtual or otherwise) engaged.

Welcome Back

Students are returning to the same welcoming campus community — with a few changes that might take some getting used to.

Media & Communications Studies Students in the Studio

Media Pros

Explore Media & Communication Studies and the brand-new Center for Media Production.

Two female students working on a biomedical engineering project.

Our Biomedical Future

JWU’s Biomedical Engineering program unites electronics, mechanics, computer science + design.

Sebastian Silva ’20 and Associate Professor Jonathan Harris working on their solar-powered delivery bike.

Teaching Excellence

How JWU faculty actively share their knowledge and shape the future with students.

97.7% JWU’s Career Outcome Rate

2,898 Students who completed an internship

70% Seniors on paid internships who received a job offer

CHOOSE YOUR CAMPUS

Providence

Small State, Big Breaks // Providence, R.I., 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, no sleepy southern town, is one of the fastest-growing business centers in the country.

Online

Professionally Focused // JWU’s College of Online Education offers the same high-quality programs that have defined our more than 100-year history.

‘IT’S DIFFERENT HERE’

EXPERIENCE MORE. ACHIEVE MORE.

The time to create your life isn’t after college. It’s now. Take classes in your major from the start. Be part of an active and welcoming campus community. By experiencing what you want to do today — you’ll achieve more tomorrow.

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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

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, inspiring personal growth and professional success, 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

Alumni Success

Career Direction

Compass Group’s Amorette Mangum '10 shares invaluable career advice and why staying connected to the university is key. “Nurture your relationships … Never burn bridges. Those relationships are vital to where you go in your career path.”