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Visit Charlotte, N.C.

An in-person tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the JWU community, check out student life firsthand and explore the unique city of Charlotte. If you can’t make it to campus, get to know JWU from the comfort of your own home on our interactive tour. Browse the Wildcat Center, suite-style residence halls, multiple culinary labs and other exciting places on campus.

Visit Us In-Person

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Student-Led Walking Tour

On our student-led walking tour, JWU students answer questions and share their experiences while showing you what life is like on campus. Explore our academic center, labs, residence halls, dining center and receive a brief presentation from an Admissions Officer. 

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Open House

Our Open House also includes a student-led walking tour where you'll discover what life is like as a Wildcat. Attend an in-depth information fair with Admissions, Residential Life, faculty and staff. This is a great opportunity to connect with the JWU community!

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Upcoming Events

Experience Day: CFIT

Dive into our Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) majors on this special campus tour! Watch a cooking demonstration in one of our labs and take a tour of campus with a current student to have your specific questions answered.
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Virtual Experiences

Explore From Home

Explore JWU Charlotte from the comfort of your own home. Learn about intramural activities, competitive sports teams and clubs and organizations. If you haven't visited campus yet, this is a great way to explore what life is like as a Wildcat.

Virtual Interactive Tour

Experience a virtual tour of JWU’s Charlotte Campus at any time! Learn about our high-tech lab spaces, 33,000-square-foot Student Center, on-campus residence halls and more.

Chat with an Admissions Rep

Our Admissions Reps are available to answer your questions! Get in touch via phone or email to find out about academic programs, life on campus, application requirements and more.
Charlotte Skyline

Virtual Brochure

JWU’s Charlotte Campus sits in the heart of the city and is centrally located near top attractions like Romare Bearden Park, NoDa District and Charlotte Motor Speedway. On campus, you’ll find a range of events from concerts and food truck nights to world-class speakers.

Plan Your Campus Visit

View JWU Charlotte Campus Map

Download the map to get familiar with our Charlotte campus before your visit. Discover where academic buildings, parking, residence halls and safety & security are located.

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Find Parking & Directions

Visitors are welcome to park at the Cedar Street Parking Deck, accessed from the Doubletree Hotel. Bring your ticket to the Admissions Center to be validated. Doubletree Hotel: 895 W. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202. 

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Where To Stay

Looking for a Charlotte-area hotel for your visit?

Owned by JWU, the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton is right on campus, minutes from downtown Charlotte, and an internship site for many JWU students.

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