Student Consumer Information
This comprehensive list serves as a centralized guide to publicly-disclosed consumer information, including specific internal policies and procedures, and disclosures required by the Higher Education Act, accreditation and licensing standards, career outcomes information and various regulations.
Information provided is for all campuses unless otherwise noted. For many of the listed items, you will be referred to information available in locations and documents posted throughout the Johnson & Wales University (JWU) website. Additional Student Consumer Information for Online Students is available here. If an item of information is not accessible via an online JWU resource or if you require assistance or have any questions regarding the information provided, please contact Financial Aid Analyst Annette Cataldo by email at Annette.Cataldo@jwu.edu or by phone at 401-598-1402, where you will then be directed to the person who can best assist you.
NOTE: For career outcomes information, refer to the Student Outcomes section below.
Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Other Information
1. General Background about COVID-19. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 — the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 — to be a national emergency. COVID-19 is a global pandemic and a public health risk. The mode of COVID-19 transmission is not entirely known, and our understanding of the virus continues to evolve. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread between people, including those who are asymptomatic, and can also be contracted if a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes. There may be other ways COVID-19 is transmitted, and COVID-19 could mutate or vary in the form of another similar disease.
2. Johnson & Wales University (JWU) Health and Safety Measures Cannot Guarantee Safety. JWU is committed to taking all reasonable steps to try to ensure the health and safety of its community. JWU has worked hard internally and with appropriate government stakeholders and others to adjust its operations to minimize the risks associated with COVID-19. JWU has already communicated many of the health and safety measures it has taken to members of its community and will continue doing so. But it is impossible for JWU — and, indeed, most other institutions — to guarantee anyone’s immunity from exposure to and infection with COVID-19 and all related consequences, which could be severe.
3. Assumption of COVID Risks by Students.
A. Students who will be or are enrolled at JWU may participate in or make use of, as the case may be, any one or more of the following associated with JWU: (a) activities; (b) athletic or sporting competitions, practices/trainings, or teams; (c) classes (including laboratories or lectures or other class formats); (d) clubs or other student organizations; (e) events; (f) facilities (such as dining halls, fitness centers, libraries or museums, lounges, and other common areas); (g) field work, internships, or other similar experiential experiences; (h) living arrangements (including residential housing); (i) programs, and (j) shuttles and other modes of transportation (collectively, “Program” or “Programs”).
B. By enrolling at JWU and participating in any one or more Programs, students knowingly and voluntarily assume the risks associated with COVID-19, including but not limited to, the risk of: (i) exposure to or infection with COVID-19; (ii) exposing or infecting others with COVID-19; (iii) self-isolation or quarantine; (iv) missed activities, courses, events, internships, or programs and associated loss of credits or delayed graduation; (v) economic loss; and (vi) emotional, mental, or psychic harms or physical injuries, including but not limited to brain or bodily injuries, illness, loss of limbs, permanent disability, or death (collectively, “COVID Risks”).
C. Participation in certain of the aforementioned Programs may increase students’ COVID Risks. For example, certain athletics or sporting competitions, practices/trainings, or teams may require closer contact than other Programs, and field work, internships, or other similar experiential experiences, which may require interaction with those outside the JWU community, may also increase students’ COVID Risks.
4. No Contractual Obligation by JWU Respecting Any Particular Program.
A. Nothing herein (or anywhere else) creates, or shall be construed to create, any sort of contract or contractual obligation by JWU to students to offer any particular program, and nothing herein prevents JWU from altering, changing, or modifying any particular program. Health and safety concerns could result in certain Programs being cancelled, postponed, or terminated.
B. Solely for avoidance of doubt, the tuition and fees students pay JWU will not be discounted, irrespective of any changes in the manner or mode of learning or changes to any program (including revision, postponement, or cancellation of same) at any time during the academic year; the manner or mode of learning could include on-ground learning, remote learning, or a combination of the two; it could include fewer classes or restructured classes; and it could include changes mid-semester (as just a few examples of possible changes). Please understand that JWU, like other schools, is subject to multiple factors outside of its control, including effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and applicable local, state, and federal law and guidance related to said pandemic, which factors could significantly alter, limit, or curtail JWU’s operations.
The university annually distributes to all enrolled students a notice of the availability of the information that is required to be made available to students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and as required by the Higher Education Act. For a copy of this notice, contact Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402.
Contact Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402.
Privacy of Student Records − Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA Policy and Information
Directory Information Public Notice
Johnson & Wales University only discloses personally identifiable information from an education record to appropriate parties in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals. The school complies with the changes made to FERPA as a result of the USA Patriot Act. FERPA contact information: Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920; phone: 1-800-872-5327; studentprivacy.ed.gov.
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Center for Academic Support Services
Student Diversity − Enrollment by Ethnicity
University and Campus Fact Sheets
- University Fact Sheet (217K PDF)
- Providence Campus Fact Sheet (262K PDF)
- Charlotte Campus Fact Sheet (262K PDF)
- Online Fact Sheet (267K PDF)
Price of Attendance
Tuition & Fees
Other Fees
PA Program Cost
Student Refund Options (Cash Management)
Johnson & Wales University delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. View our third-party servicer contract for refund management.
If you would like additional information, contact Student Financial Services.
College Navigator Website
The US Department of Education’s online search tool for consumers which provides basic, comparable information designed to be a source of reliable data for students and their families: NCES.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Net Price Calculator
Plan for Educational Costs with JWU’s Net Price Calculator. New, full-time undergraduate applicant or prospective students can use our Net Price Calculator to estimate and plan for educational costs at JWU’s Providence and Charlotte campuses:
Providence
Charlotte
Online
Refund, Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Information
Tuition Refund Policy
Requirements for Withdrawal
Return of Title IV Funds
Textbook Information
Textbook Information
Educational Program
Programs of Study
Academic Program Review Process
Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures and Information
Instructional Facilities
Campuses
Providence
Charlotte
Faculty − Degrees and Credentials
Academic Directories
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
Academic Progress Standards Information
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
International Transfer
Transfer Credits
Transfer & Career Prerequisites
Articulation Agreements List − Domestic and International
Articulation Agreements List − Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Accreditation, Licensure and Approval Information for all Campuses
Student Complaint Process for Online Students
Student Complaint Processes by State
For a complete list of relevant state agencies within the U.S., please refer to the list of State Agencies (PDF).
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) have required JWU to maintain a teach-out plan in light of JWU’s closure/consolidation of the Denver and North Miami campuses and JWU’s termination of the Dietetic and Applied Nutrition program (accredited by ACEND) at the Denver campus.
Copyright Infringement − Policies and Sanctions (including Computer Use and File Sharing)
Computer & Technology Use Policy
Student Involvement & Leadership − Student Activities
Providence
Charlotte
Career Services and Experiential Education
Career Focus
Career Services
Additional Career Services Information
Providence and Charlotte
Online
As a state-approved program leading to certification, Johnson & Wales University’s MAT program complies with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. As required by Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, the Secretary of Education has prepared an annual report for Congress and the public on the preparation of teachers. The annual reports are provided at Title2.ed.gov and include supplemental tables. Individual state reports for current and previous years may also be accessed via this same website.
Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
See various links provided on this Financial Aid page for details regarding these programs.
CARES Act
JWU will be distributing grants via the CARES Act. The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides funding to institutions for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care) (“Eligible Expenses”). This funding is separate from financial aid students may receive from JWU. Learn more about the CARES Act.
National Student Loan Data Center (NSLDS)
Loan Status and Repayment Option Information (via safs.jwu.edu)
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
The university annually distributes to all enrolled students a notice regarding the drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, which explains that a student will become ineligible to receive Title IV Federal financial aid for a period following conviction for an offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs for conduct occurring during a period of enrollment during which the student received Title IV Federal financial aid.
For a copy of this notice, please contact Financial Aid Analyst Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402.
Student Loan Information
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
Entrance Counseling (Federal Direct Loans) - Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
Loan Repayment Information (via safs.jwu.edu) - Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
JWU Code of Conduct for Education Loan Practices - Preferred Lender Arrangements and Lists
Preferred Lender Information (Private Loans)
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Drug and Alcohol Policy and Information
Additional information regarding the university’s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program and policy and the results of the biennial review of the institution's program is available upon request. Please contact Financial Aid Analyst Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402 for this information.
Vaccinations
Medical Records + Vaccination Policy
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log, Emergency Response, Evacuation Procedures, Timely Warning Procedures, Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics, Fire Log and Missing Student Notification Procedures (See Annual Security Reports and Annual Fire Safety Reports for this information):
Safety and Security Information for Online Students
JWU Providence Safety & Security (includes Annual Security Report)
JWU Charlotte Safety & Security (includes Annual Security Report)
Information for Crime Victims about Disciplinary Hearings
Student Code of Conduct
Conduct Review Process
Sanctions
Upon written request, the university will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence or a nonforcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the university against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or the offense, the information shall be provided upon written request to the next of kin of the alleged victim. Written requests should be sent to Student Conduct, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903. For more information, contact 401-598-2885.
Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment Policy
Sexual Violence and Relationship Violence Policy
Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Policy and Information
Student Achievement and Success (Retention and Graduation Rates: First-time, Full-time Degree-seeking Students)
Providence (90K PDF)
Charlotte (77K PDF)
College of Professional Studies (140K PDF)
Career Outcomes Information (Bachelor’s Degree Graduates)
Providence (150K PDF)
Charlotte (150K PDF)
College of Professional Studies (150K PDF)
Retention Rates, Completion/Graduation and Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act) and Cohort Default Rates
For each of these above items, use the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics search page: NCES.ed.gov/globallocator
Athletically-Related Student Aid
Athletic participation and grad rate report (96K PDF) for students who began their studies in Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 and received athletic aid.
For information or data inquiries regarding other items or statistics (including disaggregated data), contact Financial Aid Analyst Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402.
Average Student Loan Debt
The average amount of loan debt for a student completing a four-year degree or a graduate degree at JWU can be found in the Catalog. Choose the Undergraduate or Graduate tab, as applicable to locate this information:
JWU Catalog: Grants & Loan Information
Graduate and Professional Education Placement for Graduates
Please contact Financial Aid Analyst Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402 for this information.
This searchable database consists of athletics data that are submitted annually as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) (via a Web-based data collection), by all co-educational postsecondary institutions that receive Title IV funding (ie, those that participate in federal student aid programs) and that have an intercollegiate athletics program: Ope.ed.gov/athletics
Athletic Information:
JWU Providence Athletics
Explore JWU Providence Athletic programs
JWU Charlotte Athletics
Explore JWU Charlotte Athletic programs
For Equity in Athletics information, athletic program participation rates and financial support data for each campus, contact Annette Cataldo by email or by phone at 401-598-1402.
In compliance with the Higher Education Act, JWU provides voter registration information to students. Any person who is a United States citizen and will be 18 years old as of the next election is eligible to register to vote. Please utilize the below resource to get voting information.
Download voter registration forms and voting information via the United States Election Assistance Commission: EAC.gov
If you are already registered and want an absentee ballot, contact your County Board of Elections in the county/state where you are registered.