Search options
Home / Admissions & Aid / Providence Accepted Students
Admissions Section Menu

Accepted Students


Welcome to JWU Providence, Wildcat.

Congratulations — your hard work has paid off.

You’re accepted to JWU! This is an incredible accomplishment, so take a moment to celebrate. You don’t have to “imagine” your future anymore — you get to plan it.

When you’re ready to commit to JWU, use the button below to submit your deposit for the fall.


Become a Wildcat

Make it official! Pay the deposit and let us know you’re coming to JWU for Fall 2025.

Pay My Deposit
JWU Banner

Upcoming Events

Accepted Students Days

Join the Wildcat family and celebrate your acceptance! Watch presentations discussing next steps with Residential Life, Student Financial Services, Orientation, Move-in, and academic support for a student’s first year. You'll get the chance to meet with a financial planner throughout the day. Enjoy a celebratory luncheon while meeting faculty, student leaders and other members of the incoming class.

 

Choose a Date and RSVP

new student orientation, students stand in a circle doing icebreaker games.

New Student Orientation

If you’ve committed to Johnson & Wales by paying your deposit, it’s time to register for Orientation. It’s your next step to becoming a Wildcat! During Orientation, you’ll learn everything you need to know about starting college this fall, including what it’s like to live on campus and how to find people, places and resources to help you.

 

Registration Opening Soon!

Get Social with JWU

Connect with Your Community

jwuLink will be your main portal as a Wildcat. Log in now to access your Admissions Portal (with details about next steps) and the Class of 2029 Accepted Student Group.

Login to jwuLink

Connect with Wildcats

ZeeMee

JWU Providence Class of 2029 Accepted Students Group


LIFE AS A WILDCAT

Your quick guide to living, learning and playing at JWU Providence

Students moving into JWU Providence campus

Living on Campus

With a range of living options, there’s space for you on campus to make your own. On JWU’s Downcity Campus, you can opt for pet-friendly housing in either McNulty Hall or Snowden Hall, or could opt for a single, double or triple residence at Xavier Hall. At the Harborside Campus, you can find pet-friendly housing at South Hall and Harbor View.

Explore JWU Providence Housing

smiling students outside at JWU Providence campus

Life at JWU

From exploring the city to getting involved in the campus’ 85+ student clubs & organizations to competing on one of JWU Providence’s 18 varsity sports teams, there’s no shortage of excitement and ways to make friends here.

Explore Providence Student Life

I just really like how JWU is close to everything and everything is in walking distance. Kristina Veszeleiova ’25, Psychology/Criminal Justice (double major)

We’re Here for You

While dedicated faculty have your back in classrooms and labs, caring staff help you succeed anywhere else. Wildcats have support for their mind, body and total well-being at JWU.

Just a few JWU resources for you:

Explore all JWU Student Support Services

Important Dates for Wildcats

Event Date
Orientation Summer 2025 (multiple dates)
Move-In Day Saturday, August 23, 2025
Welcome Week late August
First Day of Classes Monday, August 25, 2025

Financial Aid

You’re investing in your college education, but we’re investing in YOU. 98% of our in-person Providence students receive scholarship aid from JWU. Let us help guide you through getting financial aid.

Student receiving support from a professor

FAFSA — It’s easier than ever!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a free financial aid application used to award U.S. federal grants and loans to eligible applicants. Students applying for Fall 2025 can access the application now. Use JWU's code, 003404. 

Paying for College


Help Every Step of the Way

Your personal financial planner can guide you throughout your JWU journey, staying in touch to alert you to resources and deadlines. Connect with your planner now to learn what to expect in your first year.

Meet My Planner


Parents & Families

Wildcats are curious, determined, skilled and go-getting. But you already knew that about your future Wildcat — you’ve watched them grow into these traits, and you know they have the courage and capacity to achieve their goals.

Your student isn’t the only one joining the pack. Connect with other JWU families and become part of the greater Wildcat community!

JWU Providence Parents & Family of Class of 2029
Teacher assisting student on laptop

Contact Admissions

Providence:
401-598-1000
providence@admissions.jwu.edu

START YOUR APPLICATION

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

VISIT JWU PROVIDENCE

REQUEST INFORMATION