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Experiential Education & Academics

Experiential education will be at the heart of your Johnson & Wales experience. What is “experiential education”? In short, it means that your coursework will give you the knowledge you’ll need to succeed in your chosen field plus actual experience doing the work expected of a seasoned professional. Class projects look like real-world presentations, internships are key and the network you’ll build during your time at JWU can help launch your career.

95.1% JWU Providence Career Outcome Rate*

870+ internship sites in 43 states

95% felt prepared after internship

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

Experiential Education & Academics Videos

Concert & Event Production

Students in JWU’s Concert & Event Production Class put on a music showcase.

Bistro 61: Experience at its Finest

Students run the show at Bistro 61, a fully operational, technologically-advanced and unique bistro on the Providence campus.

REVEAL: Senior Showcase 2019

Step inside the gallery space of JWU’s College of Engineering & Design for a unique look into the vibrant world of student designers.

The Maple Project

A multidisciplinary cohort from JWU, URI, RISD and Framingham State collaborated to demonstrate the health benefits of maple products.

Wildcat Investment Value Fund

Meet the JWU students gaining real-time, real-world investment experience through the Wildcat Investment Value Fund (WIVF).

Behind the B

Through the university’s education partnership with TD Garden and the Boston Bruins, Amy Peralta ’19 was selected to work with the Boston Bruins’ executive chef.

Study Abroad Fair

At the Study Abroad Fair, students are able to meet with international partners, study abroad alumni, and the JWU Global team.

Hospitality FAM Tour: Ecuador

FAM is short for Familiarization Tour. Students in the Tour Management Operations don’t simply go on the trip. They plan it.

Hospitality FAM Tour: Egypt

JWU’s Familiarization (FAM) Tour is an award-winning program where students plan trips with faculty and peers, and travel abroad.

TD Garden Projects Provide ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Opportunity

JWU’s educational partnership with TD Garden and the Boston Bruins allowed 7 Sports, Entertainment — Event Management students to spend a term working directly with TD Garden employees on a campaign for a new space in the arena.

JWU Accepted Students Fair: JWULink

Learn how you will stay connected to campus during your time at JWU through JWULink.