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We’re a career-focused university in Providence, Rhode Island, uniquely centered on hands-on learning. Just one hour from Boston and three hours from New York, Providence is a quintessential college town known as the Creative Capital for its thriving arts, music and entertainment scene. Over 20,000 college students call Providence home, making it an exciting place to study, live and make new friends. (We also have a second campus in Charlotte, North Carolina!) plan a campus visit at jwu.edu/visit.
We’re leaders in experiential education. JWU’s unique Reimagining Experiential & Applied Learning (REAL) approach infuses experiential education into every course for every student, no matter what a the major is. This approach, coupled with real-world projects and internship opportunities, gives students a unique skillset that sets them apart from others when they hit the job market. Strengthen your experience with other opportunities like:
We’re one of the first universities in the country to offer THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREES. Yes. Three-year bachelor’s degrees. These careerfocused bachelor’s degrees provide students with a more waffordable path to graduation. How three-year bachelor’s degrees are the same as four-year degrees: •
Normal course load each semester (no summer courses required)
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Traditional college experience (clubs, athletics)
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Fully accredited (recognized by employers)
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Study Abroad
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Week- or month-long faculty-led excursions
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Conferences and site visits
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Career-focused student organizations like ADTEAM or DECA
How three-year bachelor’s degrees are different from four-year bachelor’s degrees:
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Career fairs, résumé-building workshops and other on-campus events
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Only pay for three years of college
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Only take gen ed and major-focused courses (skip the electives)
Families with household incomes below $200,000 may qualify for grant and scholarship packages covering 70% to 100% of tuition
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Graduate a year early!
Yep. We call it the JWU Pledge This initiative is designed to make high-quality, hands-on education more affordable. As a non-profit institution, our goal is to invest in students to help them achieve their education and career goals. Learn more jwu.edu/thepledge.
Learn more jwu.edu/threeyear
We offer 35+ in-person undergraduate programs. Our programs span the fields of: •
Arts & Sciences
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Food Innovation & Technology
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Health & Wellness
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Hospitality & Business
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