Academic Support


Johnson & Wales University offers a supportive, caring environment where faculty, staff and students work together to help you adapt to college life and succeed academically, personally and professionally.

From your first day at JWU, you have access to a broad range of services including tutoring and mentorship programs, health and counseling services, accessibility accommodations and many more. There’s an entire JWU community behind you to help you thrive and make the most of your potential.

“We’re catering to more diverse learners, and our students are flourishing academically and socially. They feel so empowered and confident”

JOSEPH BARRESI JR., Ph.D., LICSW, LCDP, Associate Dean of Students for Counseling, Health & Wellness

Academic Success Centers

Johnson & Wales University strives to accelerate student success by strengthening and expanding the support systems available to students in the form of the Academic Success Center (ASC).

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Providence, RI

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Charlotte, NC

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Counseling, Health & Wellness

Inclusive confidential professional services are offered to provide support for students to manage their emotional and physical well-being through Health Services, Counseling Services and Health Education.

The Bridge

The Bridge for Diversity, Equity & Social Justice is a welcoming space for advancing a campus culture of inclusion, safety and discovery around topics of gender and gender identity, racial justice, spirituality, sexual orientation, cultural differences, and more. The Bridge serves the entire JWU community, including Providence, Charlotte and JWU Online.

Student Academic Services (SAS)

SAS helps you stay on track through its academic planning, counselors, advisors and other offerings.

Student Financial Services (SFS)

SFS helps students and their families finance higher education at JWU with help from a financial planning representative to guide them every step of the way.

Wildcat Learning Effectiveness Programs

Hosted at JWU’s Providence Campus, Wildcat Learning Effectiveness in Action Program (LEAP) is a fee-based educational programs designed to help students discover how they learn and to develop specific strategies to enhance their learning and personal success.