Educator Information
With four campuses and 80+ programs, JWU has a lot to offer. We’ve compiled the Top 10 Resources to help you and your students. Check them out below!
1. Further your education
JWU offers a variety of traditional and online masters and doctoral degree programs. Search our graduate program offerings to find the right one for you.
- Summer culinary educator programs: Build upon your knowledge in a variety of classes offered at JWU’s North Miami or Denver campuses.
- One-day sessions at the Providence campus: Topic specific programs are offered for school counselors, athletic coaches, teachers, and more:
- Going Further With Food - Part 1: Spend 2 hours in our new state of the art Food Innovation Design Lab with Assistant Dean T.J. Delle Donne as he walks through Sous Vide Cookery, the safe use of liquid nitrogen and nitros oxide and how you can bring these techniques back to your classrooms. We’ll explore traditional ingredients prepared in modern ways! Sign up: February 18, 2020
- Going Further With Food - Part 2: Come spend 2 hours with Roger Williams Botanical Center Director Lee Anne Freitas and Assistant Professor Branden Lewis as they collaborate to discuss simple and cost effective ways to grow with the seasons and for your menus. Take sustainably focused recipes and techniques back to your classroom to share with your aspiring young chefs. Sign up: April 14, 2020
- Supporting Student Well-being through Coordinated Intentional Practices: Research has found that the inter-connectedness of student well-being, satisfaction and deep learning can positively support student success. This session will help you identify intentional practices that can be used in learning environments to enhance student well-being and academic success. Sign up: March 6, 2020
2. Faculty experts to assist you
Our skilled faculty bring expertise beyond the classroom. Many have years of industry experience and are dedicated to teaching, not research. Looking for some assistance from JWU faculty? Email Thomas Gauthier, Director of Educational Partnerships today.
3. Join JWU’s mailing list and Check out social media
Complete the “Request Information” form at the bottom of this page to join the JWU mailing list and stay in the know about JWU news, new programs and events. You can also follow us on social media: social.jwu.edu
4. Find Your Local Admissions Rep
Johnson & Wales has over 40 full-time admissions reps living across the country. Find the rep for your city and state.
5. Visit JWU
See for yourself what makes JWU different. Contact Admissions Offices to set up a specialized tour tailored to your interest:
Providence (800-342-5598; providence@admissions.jwu.edu)
North Miami (866-598-3567; northmiami@admissions.jwu.edu)
Denver (877-598-3368; denver@admissions.jwu.edu)
Charlotte (866-598-2427; charlotte@admissions.jwu.edu)
6. Additional information
7. JWU Alumni
Don’t lose touch with JWU as an alum. Check out the resources available to you.
8. Need JWU gear?
Explore the online store.
1. How to Apply
Learn about application options and requirements.
2. Educator Referral Form
Do you know a student who is a great fit for JWU? Refer them today and they could also be eligible for various financial aid awards. Educator Referral Form (pdf)
3. Scholarships
Your students may be eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships.
4. Early Enrollment Programs
Students can save time and money by simultaneously completing their senior year in high school and enrolling as a freshman JWU, all while still taking part in high school activities. Learn more about JWU's Early Enrollment.
5. College credit
- JWU will give transfer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a score of 3 or better (and a passing grade).
- Students transferring from other colleges may be eligible for course credit.
6. Plan a visit
With visitor programs from Open House to Daily Tours and experience programs, students have a variety of options when planning a campus visit. Can’t make it to a campus? Then check out the virtual tour.
7. Explore Academics
JWU offers over 40 degree programs on four campuses. Explore our academic offerings today.
8. National Student Organizations
Students participating in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, BPA, JA, FFA, TSA, and HOSA are able to continue that interest at JWU. Not only can students participate in these organizations at the collegiate level, but they may also be eligible for scholarships based on their high school activities. To learn more about National Student Organizations at JWU, contact us at 401-598-2345.
9. Internships and Study Abroad
Through JWU’s award-winning internship program, 3,500 students interned in 2017 with more than 60% receiving a job offer at the completion of the internship. This is just one of the reasons JWU has a Career Outcomes Rate of 96.8%, and why, historically, the JWU rate is above the national average. But at JWU students can truly make the world their classroom. With over 70 different study abroad programs, students have a variety of options to pursue their passion.
10. How to Finance a JWU Education
Student Financial Services, part of our Student Academic & Financial Services team, helps students and their families create a plan to pay for college by providing each student with a financial planning representative from Day 1.
11. Submitting transcripts or letters of recommendation for a student who has applied:
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