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Johnson & Wales University
Providence, R.I.
BOSTON, MA 1-hour drive
PROVIDENCE, RI
NEW YORK CITY, NY 3-hour drive
Living in the Capital Creative
Providence has earned its nickname of “The Creative Capital” for its dynamic art scene — our Downcity Campus puts you in the center of it all. Steps from campus, you can explore the historic streets, unique shops, renowned restaurants, cozy cafés and live entertainment venues that surround JWU.
For ocean views and greenspace, take a quick Wildcat Wheels shuttle ride to the Harborside Campus, which is home to our athletic facilities, College of Food Innovation & Technology and several residence halls.
Instead of traditional lectures, you’ll learn through active lessons that can include hands-on work, simulations, labs, field trips and more. Participating in these real-world learning opportunities ensures you’ll be fully prepared for your chosen career. We’re for
Our Reimagining Experiential & Applied Learning (REAL) approach to education brings experiential learning into every single course you take at JWU.
100% of students take part in internships and/or experiential education.
How We Make Affordable JWU
Need-Based Aid
Students with financial need may qualify for a variety of scholarships and grants, including The JWU Pledge, which may cover up to 100% of tuition for eligible students. This initiative is focused on families with household incomes below $200,000.
Learn more about the JWU Pledge at jwu.edu/thepledge.
Merit-Based Scholarships & Grants
Your good grades and extracurriculars can pay off — we have dozens of merit-based scholarships and grants you could be eligible for. Are you a past or present member of a student organization such as DECA or FBLA? You may be eligible for our Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Scholarship or CTSO Leadership Award. Planning a visit to JWU during your senior year of high school? You may qualify for our Visit Grant, which offers up to $5,000 annually to eligible high school seniors who visit our campus before December 1 of their senior year.
Explore scholarships and grants at jwu.edu/scholarships.
Dedicated Financial Planning
You’ll be assigned a personal financial planner who will guide you through every step of the financial aid process. They will explain your financial aid offer, review tuition and fees and walk you through scholarship, grant and loan options to help you build a plan that works for you.
Connect with your financial planner and explore resources at jwu.edu/payingforcollege
Complete the free JWU application or apply through the Common Application and submit your high school transcripts. JWU does not require an essay or test scores, but we do encourage you to submit them if you have them.
Fall 2027 Application Deadlines
• Early Action 1: November 1
• Early Action 2: January 3
• Regular: March 1
• Transfer Priority: April 12
• Rolling through July 15
More than 98% of on-campus students receive institutional aid, and you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. Go to fafsa.gov and use JWU’s school code, 003404. Learn more at apply.jwu.edu
Areas of Study
Accounting
Animal Science
Equine Science
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Biology
Business Administration
Business Studies
Computer Science
3-year and 4-year degree options
Criminal Justice
3-year and 4-year degree options
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Science & Product
Development
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Design
Graphic Design
Product Design
Web Design
3-year and 4-year degree options
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Event Management
Exercise and Sports Science
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Health Science
Health Science/Nursing 4+1
Healthcare Administration
Hospitality Management
Food and Beverage
Hotel and Resort
Sustainable Tourism
3-year and 4-year degree options
Liberal Studies
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Communication
Psychology
Public Health
Public Health/Nursing 4+1
Sports, Entertainment,
Event — Management
Sustainable Food Systems
Undeclared
Business Explorations
University Explorations
JWU’s Three-Year Degree options save you time and money. Learn about these and other programs at jwu.edu/majors.