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Explore JWU Providence

Providence, Rhode Island is the ultimate college town, and with 4,500 students and 100-plus undergraduate and graduate programs of study, life at JWU is endlessly exciting. We have so much to share with you — spend some time taking it all in, and then book your campus visit to see JWU with your own eyes.

Outside Gaebe Commons during the Fall. Billboard in the midground reads "Here for YOU"

JWU Badges of Best Colleges

95.1% JWU Providence Career Outcome Rate*

15:1 student/faculty ratio

98.4% of on-ground students receive aid

*For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.

Get to Know JWU

Group of students celebrating their DECA Northeast regional conference win in 2019

Student Life

Learn about everything there is to do both on-campus and off. Explore our countless extracurricular activities, clubs, speakers, shows and more!

Housing & Dining

At JWU, you’ll love where you’ll live … and what you’ll eat! Learn more about our housing and dining options at JWU Providence.

Two Female soccer players filled with excitement celebrating their win - going off the NCAA tournament

Athletics

Discover a community that’s bigger than yourself as you hear from student athletes, learn about our teams and see our facilities.

Experiential ed - Male student in chef white plating a dish with tweezers

Experiential Education

Education is more than just learning in a classroom — it’s about experiencing things in the real world, too. At JWU, you can build your future and have fun while doing it.

Male student with Female admissions advisor going over financial questions in student services office.

Financial Aid

We’re here to help when it comes to all things admissions and financial aid! Use our timeline to learn how to apply for financial aid.

Shot of Providence Preforming arts center which is one of the buildings located right near the providence campus

Providence at a Glance

More than 4,500 JWU students live, work and play in our two Providence locations: Downcity and Harborside. Split your time between the city and the scenic shores of Narragansett Bay — with its culturally diverse music, arts and restaurant scene, Providence offers something for everyone.

Gaebe commons during spring. students are walk around campus on a bright sunny day with the flowers blooming.

Kayla Hoang '19 in the kitchen while interning for Martha Stewart Living

Trust in your own skills. Be okay with doing something different. Ask for help when you need it. Stepping outside your comfort zone will only improve and strengthen your skills.

— Kayla Hoang '19

Virtual Tours and Events

Virtual Info Sessions

Learn more about what JWU has to offer through our Virtual Information Sessions. During this interactive event, you will hear from admissions and current students!

Speak to an Admissions Rep

Connect with one of our admissions representatives! They’re here to answer your questions and help guide you through the admissions process.

See All Virtual Tours and Events

Why Apply Early Action to JWU

Want more time to decide which school is the best fit for you? Consider applying early action to JWU by November 1 and find out our admissions decision by Thanksgiving! This gives you months to learn more about Johnson & Wales before deciding whether or not we’re the school for you.

Learn About Early Action

Students walking through Gaebe Commons with trees that have orange leaves for the fall

Take the next step

Request information about JWU

Want to learn more about JWU? Request information so we can have one of our admissions representatives reach out to you personally and answer all of your questions!

Ready to apply?

If you’re ready to take the next step, start your application now!