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Visit Providence, R.I.

So Many Ways to Visit JWU

We offer several ways to visit JWU so you can experience our campus at your convenience. If you’re able to visit Providence, R.I., we highly encourage signing up for a student-led walking tour where you can explore our labs and classrooms firsthand, check out the surrounding area and get a better sense of the JWU community. Can’t make it to Providence? Take a virtual tour or hear from students and faculty through our Explore From Home option.

Take an In-Person Guided Tour

Visiting our Providence campus is the best way to get the Wildcat experience. Our student-led walking tours allow you ample time to meet with Admissions, explore our Downcity or Harborside campuses and spend the afternoon in Providence. Get an up-close look at where you’ll live, learn and enjoy all JWU has to offer. We can’t wait to show you campus!

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Upcoming Events

Open House

Get ready to explore everything JWU has to offer! Participate in a student-led walking tour and meet with Admissions, Student Financial Services, Faculty, Residential Life and more. Learn about academics and the college, and what it means to be a Wildcat.

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Experience Day

Take a test drive of your program! Step into a classroom, participate in an activity and meet current students and faculty. Families hear from Admissions experts. Ask your questions, see campus — and it’s JWU, so you’ll eat too!

JWU Walk & Waterfire

Enjoy a student-led walking tour of our Downcity Campus. Then stay for WaterFire and experience the beautiful outdoor installation and festival along the river. For this special event, the parking garage will be open until 9:30pm.

Wildcat statue at Harborside framed by fall foliage.

What the FAFSA?

Have questions about the FAFSA? We invite you to join one of our upcoming virtual info sessions hosted by JWU Admissions and a financial planner.

Discover Providence

Providence, R.I., is a thriving city centrally located just one hour from Boston and three hours from New York. When visiting Providence, you’ll walk along the historic district’s charming brick-lined street where you can spend the afternoon browsing the rows of unique shops. Boasting large-scale murals throughout the city and home to impressive art galleries, Providence has earned its nickname of “The Creative Capital” for its dynamic art scene. Renowned restaurants, innovative food trucks, quaint cafés and heavenly bakeries also make this vibrant college town a foodie paradise.

When students are looking for a quick break from city life, there’s plenty to explore outside of Providence. Just a short trip away is Newport’s scenic Cliff Walk, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Block Island, and numerous state beaches that have earned Rhode Island the title of the Ocean State.

Students’ Top Providence Picks

Ignite the Night Event at JWU's Providence Campus

Virtual Experiences

Virtual Interactive Tour

Take a virtual tour of our Providence campus from the comfort of your own home. Explore our state-of-the-art labs, residence halls, athletic fields and so much more.

Chat with an Admissions Rep

Have questions about the admissions process? Our Admissions Team is here to help! Contact an Admissions Rep near you via email or phone.

Virtual Brochure

JWU's two distinct Providence campuses are situated in close proximity to some of the city's most desirable areas. Learn how JWU is woven into the community and what makes Providence such a sought after location among college students.

Where to Stay in Providence

Our Providence campus is just a stone's throw away from several beautiful hotels, all of which are located near the city's top attractions. Make your campus tour an experience by planning an overnight trip. Explore local art from Rhode Island's talented artists, grab dinner at a JWU alumni-owned restaurant or spend the afternoon browsing one-of-a-kind boutiques.

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