New Commuter Students
To begin your JWU Charlotte journey, please ensure attendance at the below required events. For more event details regarding these and other programs designed for new students, please visit
the First-Year Kick-off Events .
Commuter Student INFO
*New Commuter Student Check-in:
New Commuter Check-in, University Events Center (UEC) located in the Academic Center at 801 W. Trade Street.
Parking: Follow signs to Cedar Street Parking Deck at: 116 S. Cedar Street.
Monday, August 24
- 9am–5pm New Commuter Student Check-In*
- 5:30pm Welcome
- 6pm-8pm Dinner (Free for commuter students)
- 8pm The JWU Way-New Student Expectations
Tuesday, August 25
- 9am – 4pm Academic Meetings (Details to follow)
- 7pm Commuter Student Meeting*
Wednesday, August 26
- 9am – 4pm Academic Meetings (Details to follow)
Thursday, August 27
- 9am – 4pm Academic Meetings (Details to follow)
Friday, August 28
- 9am – 4pm Academic Meetings (Details to follow)
- 4pm-6pm Olympiad
Saturday, August 29
- 11am-2pm Olympiad
- 7pm Playfair
Sunday, August 30
- Evening Welcome Week Kick Off
Monday, August 31
Classes Begin!!!!
*Required for
new commuter students
Returning Commuter Students
Returning Commuter Student Check-in:
New Commuter Check-in, University Events Center (UEC) located in the Academic Center at 801 W. Trade Street.
Parking: Follow signs to Cedar Street Parking Deck at: 116 S. Cedar Street.
Thursday, August 27
- 9am–5pm Returning Student Check-In
Friday, August 28
- 9am – 5pm Returning Student Check-In
Sunday, August 30
- Evening Welcome Week Kick Off
Monday, August 31
Classes Begin!!!!
University offices will be open normal business hours (8:30-4:30pm) to assist any returning commuter student