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An in-person tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the JWU community, check out student life firsthand and explore the unique city of Charlotte. If you can’t make it to campus, get to know JWU from the comfort of your own home on our interactive tour. Browse the Wildcat Center, suite-style residence halls, multiple culinary labs and other exciting places on campus.

$5,000 Renewable Visit Grant: If you’re a Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 applicant who takes part in an on-campus visit experience through November 17 of your senior year of high school, you could be eligible to receive a Visit Grant up to $5,000, renewable up to four years!

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Guided Campus Tours

Our guided tours provide you with an up-close look at where you’ll live, learn and enjoy all campus has to offer. Led by current students, you’ll get all the ins and outs of what it’s really like to be a Wildcat! Learn about our academic center, labs, residence halls and receive a brief presentation.

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Upcoming Events

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Ask a Wildcat

Bring your burning questions and hear from a current JWU student panel from each academic college! Come in person and also get a campus tour, or join us virtually in real time.

Career Explorations

The summer before your junior or senior year, experience life at JWU Charlotte over two days. Explore a variety of careers focused on food innovation, culinary arts and baking & pastry arts.

Virtual Experiences

Explore From Home

Explore JWU Charlotte from the comfort of your own home. Learn about intramural activities, competitive sports teams, clubs and organizations. If you haven’t visited campus yet, this is a great way to explore what life is like as a Wildcat.

Virtual Interactive Tour

Experience a virtual tour of the JWU Charlotte Campus at any time! Learn about our high-tech lab spaces, 33,000-square-foot Student Center, on-campus residence halls and more.

Chat with an Admissions Rep

Our Admissions Reps are available to answer your questions! Get in touch via phone or email to find out about academic programs, life on campus, application requirements and more.

Virtual Brochure

JWU Charlotte sits in the heart of the city and is centrally located near top attractions like Romare Bearden Park, NoDa District and Charlotte Motor Speedway. On campus, you’ll find a range of events from concerts and food truck nights to world-class speakers.