These are the most important benefits of being a JWU alum — and they start while you’re still a student. There are plenty more that make the leap from student to professional, and everything beyond it, a supported, connected experience. You’ll always have fellow Wildcats to reach out to — at social events, professional mixers, or simply to grow your personal and professional networks.
The opportunities are endless, and the JWU Network is the best place to start.
Connect with fellow alumni worldwide
Search for and reach out to alums in your industry
Expand your networks
Share professional updates and achievements
Explore career opportunities
Sign up and serve as a mentor to students
Update your contact and profile information You’ll always be part of the JWU alumni community — Forever a Wildcat!
“I had been doing other supporting work with other organizations, and I wondered, why am I not helping my own alumni? I reached out and ended up enjoying the experience immensely.”
Dan Follese ’94, culinary consultant at American Culinary Federation
Want to be considered for speaking opportunities and features? Keep the Alumni Relations team updated on your latest accomplishments with a class note.
Access job postings from employers looking specifically for JWU students and graduates on Handshake. Hiring? Post job openings for your company so students and alumni can find them.
Attend career fairs on the Providence and Charlotte Campuses, where employers from across the country come to connect with students and alumni for internship and job opportunities.
Mentoring
The Student-Alumni Relations (STARs) Mentoring Program pairs JWU students with mentors based on interests and career goals. Mentors offer guidance on goal-setting, navigating the academic and career journey, and insight into their industries.
Your JWU education doesn’t have to stop at Commencement. Take the next step with a master’s or doctoral degree — offered on campus, online or in a hybrid format — designed for working professionals ready to move their career forward.
As a JWU graduate, you may qualify for the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship — a 25% tuition discount on eligible graduate programs. Not all programs qualify, so check eligibility before you apply.
As a JWU alum, you have access to exclusive discounts from partners like Hestan, Vitamix and Liberty Mutual Insurance — plus more added regularly. All current discounts and perks are available on the JWU Network.
