Policies & Standards

Find a Policy

Johnson & Wales University publishes the policies, disclosures and standards that govern how we operate. Use this page to find university policies, required federal disclosures, reporting options and our academic catalogs.

Most policy language lives in the JWU Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. The links below will point you there.

Consumer Information

Student Consumer Information
Federal disclosures required under the Higher Education Act, including retention and graduation rates, career outcomes, campus safety reports, financial aid information and student complaint processes.

Code of Conduct for Education Loan Practices
Standards governing how JWU employees and trustees interact with student loan lenders, including limits on gifts and a prohibition on revenue sharing.

Catalogs & Handbooks
Current and archived academic catalogs, plus links to the Student Handbook where academic and student policies are published in full.

Equity, Title IX & Reporting

Equity & Compliance
The Office of Institutional Equity oversees compliance with Title IX and with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment. This page lists the Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment Policy, the Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Policy, the Whistleblowing Policy and all reporting options.

Title IX
How Title IX applies at JWU, what it protects and how to reach the Title IX Coordinator.

Contact: Matthias Rubekeil, JD — Title IX Coordinator
Wales Hall, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, R.I. 02903
401-598-2703

Community Standards

Community Standards & Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct, the conduct review process, the drug and alcohol policy and how to file an incident report on either campus.

Research Compliance

Research Policies & Training
Review and approval requirements for research involving human subjects and invertebrate animals.

Terms & Legal Notices

Terms of Use
Terms governing use of jwu.edu, including the university privacy policy.

Application Terms & Conditions
Terms that apply when you submit an application to JWU.

Media & Technology

Copyright Infringement
JWU’s copyright infringement policy and the designated copyright agent for takedown notices.

Photo & Video Policy
Requirements for filming and photography on JWU property.

AI Search Disclaimer
How the AI-assisted search on jwu.edu works and what its answers should not be relied on for.