How to Apply
Ready to apply to JWU?
Here's what you'll need to do:
- Submit your online application
- Submit your documents
Undergraduate Documents Needed
- High School Transcripts
- Postsecondary Transcripts (If applicable)
- Copy of Passport
- Bank Statement Showing 1 Year of Funding
- JWU Financial Declaration Undergraduate Form
- There is no fee to apply to Johnson & Wales University
Graduate Documents Needed
- All Post-Secondary Transcripts
- Copy of Passport
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Bank Statement Showing 1 Year of Funding
- JWU Financial Declaration Graduate Form
Undergraduate Applicant Information
For Fall enrollment, JWU will begin issuing international undergraduate admission decisions after November 1st. After November 1, provided all required documentation is received by JWU, applicants receive admission decisions within one to two weeks of applying for all term starts. Again, it is imperative the university receives your completed application and all supporting documentation when requested in order for us to adhere to this admission timeline. We recommend you apply at least 30-40 days prior to your intended start date. Visit our Undergraduate Admissions page for more information on requirements and deadlines.
Undergraduate Application Dealines
Fall Semester Deadlines
| Early Action Timeline | Regular Timeline | |
| Application Deadline* | November 1 | March 1 |
| Admissions Notification Date | Mid-November | Rolling |
*Transfer students can apply anytime.
Spring Semester Deadlines
Students are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible before the semester start, preferably 30 days prior.
Graduate Applicant Information
International graduate admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, year-round. Provided all required documentation is received by JWU, applicants receive admission decisions within one to two weeks of applying. Again, it is imperative the university receives your completed application and all supporting documentation when requested in order for us to adhere to this admission timeline. Students are encouraged to apply 60 days prior to your intended start date.
US Transfer Applicant Information
Students applying for transfer admission to JWU from another institution in the USA are subject to the above review processes. However, your I-20 can be transferred only after it has been released by your current institution.