Johnson & Wales University

Redefining hospitality

as a Spanish-language advertising director in hospitality.

The Career Explorations programs lets high school students explore a variety of careers in a college setting while visiting the Providence campus.
JWU culinary students partake in deeply collaborative and immersive, hands-on learning opportunities.
JWU hosts a variety of state-of-the-art facilities and labs across its campuses.
JWU students get hands-on experience in all programs, along with access to modern professional facilities.

See what you can become.

Applications are open for Fall 2027, with no cost to apply.

100% of classes have at least one active learning component

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91.3%

Undergraduates achieve career-focused outcomes after graduation

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100+

Undergraduate programs

Across business, tech, hospitality, design, and more real-world fields.

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3-year bachelor’s degree options in fields from hospitality to criminal justice

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Happening In

North Carolina


Unexpected Paths. Real Wildcat Stories.

See JWU through the eyes of Wildcats who turned curiosity into new horizons. From hands-on labs to career pivots, global perspectives and experiences they never saw coming.

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“I worked at The Modern in NYC, and I got the connection through JWU.”

Daron Sklar ’27, Culinary Science & Product Development
Charlotte Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.photo: Andrew Hart, 2025

“Our faculty genuinely want us to succeed.”

Emily Albright ’26, Nursing ABSN

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Whether you’re exploring the Providence or Charlotte campus, you’ll see for yourself what makes JWU one-of-a-kind.