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Visit Providence, R.I.

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 campus 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.

$1,000 Renewable Visit Grant: If you visit us in person before December 31 of your senior year of high school and complete your JWU application, you could receive a Visit Grant up to $1,000 annually (which automatically renews each year for up to $4,000 while at JWU).

Take a Campus Tour

Our on-campus tours allow you time to meet with Admissions, explore Downcity or Harborside, and spend the afternoon in Providence. Explore where you’ll live, learn and enjoy all JWU has to offer.

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Health & Wellness Tour

Different from our Campus Tour, visit our College of Health & Wellness labs, classrooms and facilities. You will also hear from our college Deans.

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JWU Providence students walking across the quad.

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. You’ll learn about academics and the college, and what it means to be a Wildcat.

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Experience Days

Take a test drive of your program! Step into a classroom, participate in an activity and meet curent 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 to experience the WaterFire festival along the river. For this special event, the parking garage will be open until 9:30pm.

Virtual Admissions Info Sessions

Learn more about what JWU has to offer through our Virtual Information Sessions. During this interactive event, you will hear from Admissions and current students!

Discover Providence, R.I.

Plan some time to explore the sights and attractions in Providence after your campus tour. 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.

Providence Visitor Guide

Virtual Experiences

Explore From Home

Use our immersive online experience to see what life is like at JWU. Watch student videos, browse our fact sheet and view our photobook. There's so much to explore at JWU Providence!

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.

Plan Your Campus Visit

JWU Campus Map

Browse the JWU campus map to get familiar with our Downcity and Harborside campuses.

See where residence halls, academic buildings and safety and security are located.
Use the regional map to view the location of each campus.

Download Campus Map

Parking & Directions

JWU offers free parking for visitors, and we’re just a few miles from the airport and train.

Downcity University Parking Garage: 185 Pine St. Providence, RI 02903.
Harborside: 320 Harborside Blvd. Providence, RI 02905.

Directions and Location

Nearby Dining

Grab a bite to eat after your campus tour at one of Providence's accessible eateries.

Providence ranks as a U.S. “foodie city” due to its restaurants’ diversity and quality.
Many restaurants are owned or operated by JWU alumni!

Find Places to Eat

Where to Stay in Providence, R.I.

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.

jwu admissions staff with pom poms cheering at omni hotel