Since its founding as a business school by two forward-thinking women in 1914, Johnson & Wales University has prepared students for the workforce. Today, JWU (pronounced j-woo) offers programming in food innovation & technology, health & wellness, business, hospitality management and arts & sciences to more than 8,000 students, from 51 countries and 55 states and territories, whether pursuing their educations through JWU Online or while learning in classrooms and labs on our vibrant campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Greetings, future Wildcat,
Whether you have just applied or are thinking of applying to a program, I’m honored that you are considering JWU Online to pursue your academic dreams. We want to provide you with an exceptional education and all of the personalized support you need to succeed.
Recognizing that online students often must balance full-time jobs and family with their classwork, JWU offers guidance from day one throughout your educational journey. Dedicated student academic advisors will help you plan your studies, student transfer advisors will help you save time and money toward earning your degree, and financial planners will work with you to pay tuition. Our tutors are available by phone, web conferencing and email. In addition, students have access to writing support, quantitative skills support and tutor.com, an online tutoring service that offers live and virtual support 24/7.
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I thank you for taking time to learn about us. We look forward to working with you, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions. Everyone at JWU Online is here to help!
Sincerely,
David Cartwright Dean, JWU Online
in Flexibility Learning
Since 2014, JWU Online has offered a convenient way for current and aspiring professionals to pursue higher education and further their skills from anywhere in the country — or the world.
“I chose to earn my MBA at JWU because of the school’s reputation for experiential learning. JWU offers a more personalized online education than I have experienced at other schools. The flexibility of learning online has made it possible for me to work full time while attending school.”
Mayra Gonzales ’23 MBA Entrepreneur & Owner, MG Touch of Magic, LLC, Providence, R.I.
JWU Online Students
Undergraduate 2,202
2,830 Graduate 534 Doctoral 94
Total Students
programs ranging from certificates to doctoral
Approximately 40% of JWU Online students receive a Pell grant Financial Assistance
Bachelor’s Earn your Sooner
With Our Career-Focused Degree Option
New for 2025: you have the opportunity to complete your Computer Science or Hospitality Management bachelor’s degree in less time with a career-focused, 90-91-credit curriculum. This new option allows you to complete your degree sooner and save on tuition while still receiving the same quality education and handson experiences JWU is known for. If you prefer a fuller curriculum, the traditional 120-credit degree option is also available.
Questions about this new degree option? Email us at onlineadmissions@jwu.edu.
Transfer credits for this program will be limited. As with any program, actual time to completion depends on the number of courses you take each semester.
Students enroll in JWU Online from
8 countries 53 states & territories
First-Generation JWU Online Students 59%
POWERED BY PURPOSE
“As an immigrant, I did not expect to go this high in my education. The effort we put in and how we push ourselves to overcome challenges sharpens our minds and makes us each a stronger person.
JWU taught us ethical business practices and how to become leaders. As graduates, we can work in hotels, as financial counselors, in banks and accounting positions or as event managers.”
Yee
Tran ’23, MBA – Hospitality Business Office Manager, NEXUS Business Services, Inc., Kirkland, Wash.
Professional Culinary Introducing our Skills Certificate
A worldwide leader in culinary education, Johnson & Wales now offers a Professional Culinary Skills Certificate (PCSK) program.
Delivered 100% online to allow students to access course materials on their own schedule and complete cooking assignments in the comfort of their home, the program prepares students for careers in food production and other career paths where food production serves as the foundation of success.
In an online multimedia environment, experienced chef instructors provide students with individualized feedback and critique as they develop and practice culinary skills and techniques, cooking methods and ingredient identification.
For more information, contact us at onlineadmissions@jwu.edu
TOPICS COVERED
• Executing professional cooking methods
• Techniques to produce nutritious, high-quality food
• Applying FDA-recommended food safety and sanitation principles throughout the food production cycle
• Food production and service
How do students learn culinary skills online?
Throughout their courses, PCSK students record videos of themselves producing food in their kitchen, which are reviewed by chef professors, who provide each individual with feedback. Students’ video recordings must meet specific requirements according to each assignment, but in general will show the mise en place of tools, equipment and ingredients, specific skill shots, and the sights and sounds of the cooking process. Online culinary graduate Rich Clay ’23 commented, “I was surprised at the many ways my professors and I used our senses to analyze my cooking techniques. My chef professors could look at a dish and know whether the food was perfectly cooked and if I had seasoned the dishes well — they could also hear whether I had cooked the food at too high a temperature.”
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
• JWU chef uniform
• 16-piece cookware set
• 14-piece knife kit
• Spice rack
• Camera
• Small tripod
A BETTER TOMORROW
Emmeline Orellana, MPA
Master of Public Administration ’24; B.S. –Criminal Justice ’18, VOCA Community Safety Coordinator Section 8, Providence Housing Authority, Providence, R.I.
“My decision to return to school was driven by becoming a single mom and by my desire to make a good future for my son. Studying public administration at JWU is helping me gain the knowledge I need to move into future leadership roles.
JWU’s online master’s program has been flexible enough for me as a parent to be able to give my son the time that he needs, while working and going to school. While I like learning in a classroom, for where I am in my life right now, it is so helpful to be able to learn online. I can work at my pace and still have that positive interaction with teachers and with classmates through the discussion boards.”
INVESTING IN MY FUTURE
Ajay Patel, M.D.
MBA - Finance ’26 Candidate General and Vascular Surgeon AdventHealth Carrollwood, Tampa, Fla.
“Currently the Chief of Surgery at my hospital, and also providing daily patient care, the knowledge I am gaining in JWU’s MBA program is helping me perform better in this leadership role, as well as preparing me for my future.
Should I no longer be able to perform surgery, the MBA will have prepared me to pivot my career path to other avenues — ones I would never have been able to pursue without going back to school and earning this degree.”
Preparedness Hands-on Career
Of JWU Online students who completed internships
100% say it strengthened their confidence in their career/program
“I’ve always had a strong desire to advocate for kids and adolescents who either can’t or don’t have the resources and opportunity to advocate for themselves. Having anxiety and OCD myself is a strong motivator to work with children and families who are living with these conditions.
I’m thrilled that my internship at Braver Medical has been such an incredibly rich and positive experience. Getting hands-on experience and seeing the work they do, has been a powerful motivator. Applying the academic knowledge learned during the psychology program has given me some really needed self-confidence.
I appreciate the endless support and guidance from my JWU advising team. They encouraged me to go into my internship at Braver with an open and eager attitude — and the determination to merge academic knowledge with the practical experience I would gain.”
At JWU, we are committed to your success, and we pride ourselves on our personalized support for all students. From day one you’ll have a team of dedicated professionals to help you navigate your professional journey. Your admissions associate will help you through the application and enrollment process; your financial planner will walk you through your options for keeping your degree affordable and your academic advisor will work with you on advising, tutoring and study resources as well as registration and accommodation.
Let’s meet some of the team you could be working with.
ADMISSIONS
“From a student’s first interaction with JWU, they will be assigned dedicated team members to guide them through their JWU journey.”
Grace Pericolo Associate Director of Enrollment Management
“At JWU Online, we strive to help students have a wonderful JWU experience. We work to ensure each student feels valued and appreciated.”
“What makes JWU unique is that we prioritize students individually. As an admissions associate, I aim to provide adaptable services that cater to the needs of every student. Whether we request transcripts or guide them through the application process, we ensure their enrollment is as smooth as possible and that we optimize their time, as we understand the many responsibilities students juggle outside of school.”
Krystel Acosta Admissions Associate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
“The JWU Online Financial Planning Team understands that paying for college and navigating financial aid can be stressful. We strive to simplify this for the student by being available via phone, email and Zoom meetings. The team responds quickly to inquiries, letting the student know they are important to us. A student sometimes needs a soothing voice just to tell them all will be well. We are that voice for our students.”
Marybeth
Dempsey Financial Planner
ACADEMIC ADVISING
“Relationships are paramount to academic advising. Understanding each student’s strengths and challenges is essential to building and nurturing a meaningful connection. Our students are unique and diverse. The advising team takes pride in and continues to work on being open and welcoming as students balance their academic journey with family and work commitments.”
Gary Rabinowitz Academic Advisor
“Playing a small part in helping guide our students to the finish line is meaningful and rewarding.”
Instructors Who Support You
“As a Marine Corps veteran, I was deployed in November 2004. I was on the ground for the second battle of Fallujah, Iraq, Operation Phantom Fury — the biggest battle of the 20year Iraq and Afghanistan wars. My Combat Engineer squad was attached directly to 3rd Battalion 1st Marines (3/1) Kilo Company, fighting against the Mujahideen stronghold in the city. The battle was bloody and violent. On the 5th day of the battle in an area we called ‘The Fallujah 400,’ I was wounded; later I was awarded a Purple Heart.
I’m now an account executive for WM (Waste Management), juggling school, work and family life. Many of the folks in my organization’s leadership tiers have MBA degrees. I wanted a degree that would set me apart, so I chose JWU’s M.S. in Finance degree program.
In my work as an account executive, JWU’s online finance program is making me a better and sharper employee by increasing my understanding about the business and math side of my industry. Every teacher I’ve had at JWU is absolutely amazing — and really cares.”
Jonathan
Garrigues, M.S. – Finance ’25 Candidate Account
Executive, Waste Management (WM), Charlotte, N.C.
Programs for Your Passions
“I’ve loved sports for as long as I remember. I played sports from age four up until high school, and then coached. My dad and I watched all of the Boston sports games together. Before he passed, he asked me to promise him that I would finish school. My mom graduated from JWU with a business management degree, so when I saw that JWU Online offered a program for Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management, it just clicked.
At JWU Online, I’m gaining the knowledge and experience I’ll need to succeed in this industry. I’m learning sports marketing, ticketing methods, venue management, media relations and concert and music production. Being around sport-minded people in the program and interning at 98.5 The Sports Hub is building my confidence. I’m meeting people who are on the career path I want to pursue.
It wasn’t easy going back to school; it was tough for me to get motivated. I’ve focused on the light at the end of the tunnel — being able to work in an industry I’ll enjoy. When people ask, I tell them that going back to school at JWU Online is the best decision I could have made.”
Chelsea
Delfino, B.S. – Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management ’26 Candidate Sports Radio Programming Intern, 98.5 The Sports Hub, Waltham, Mass.
Real-World Success
“After working at several different financial institutions, and feeling I had hit my ceiling, I started exploring different companies. I wanted to focus on what I really enjoy doing: helping people. I was surprised when I was offered a position in Human Resources — why did the company think I was a good fit? Recognizing I would be supporting company leaders, I initially experienced impostor syndrome!
Before I was in the program, I felt like I was making decisions without understanding the legalities and standards. Now, things just click, and I can relate what I’m doing in my new role back to what I’ve learned in school. Now I truly understand why I’m a good fit for this position.
JWU Online supports your journey towards educational growth by providing knowledgeable teachers who are experts in their respective fields. The professors will help you polish your experiences, skills and knowledge so you can achieve real-world success — and become the best version of YOU. Everyone at JWU cares about you!”
Rasheeda Brooks Johnson, M.S. – Human Resource Management ’24 Financial Investment Firm HR Director, Westlake, Texas
Worth the Investment
“I started my career as a dishwasher at a little mom-and-pop restaurant in North Alabama.
Becoming an executive chef has been a big mountain to climb, but it’s lots of fun! At the point I decided I wanted to advance in my career from sous chef to a kitchen manager, I realized how much a bachelor’s degree would help me. Professor Samel from JWU’s Center for Food & Beverage Management was a great mentor. He introduced me to the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), which led to me getting hired as an executive chef. Finding out I could complete the degree online while living and working in Florida was a godsend.
The student transfer advisors made it easy for me to transfer credits. I believe the advisors saved me a lot of time and money. The confidence I gained in myself during the program helped me balance being a manager at work while going to school, which totaled 60–80 hours a week.
The program at JWU was definitely worth the investment. The food service management industry has so many different avenues — I can be a chef or a food and beverage director, or maybe even a general manager.”
Michael Yates, B.S. – Culinary Arts and Food Service Management ’23 Executive Chef, Queens Harbor Yacht Country Club, Jacksonville, Fla.
Academic Programs
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Hospitality Management
BACHELOR’ S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service
Management
Business Studies
Computer Science*
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts and Food Service
Management
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Food Industry Compliance Management
Healthcare Administration
Hospitality Management**
Liberal Studies
Marketing & Advertising
Psychology
Public Health
Sports, Entertainment, Event —
Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain
Management
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Administration (One Year)
Data Analytics
Event Leadership
Finance
Hospitality
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain
Management
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Psychology
Sport Leadership
* 91 and 121-credit options available
** 90 and 120-credit options available
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Criminal Justice
Data Analytics
Finance
Food Safety
Hospitality Management
Nutrition
Operations & Project Management
Organizational Psychology
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATIONS
Hospitality Leadership
Organizational Development
CERTIFICATES
Graduate Certificate in Hospitality
Undergraduate Certificate – Professional Culinary Skills
MICRO-CERTIFICATES
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Accounting
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Business Communication
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Food Compliance
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundational Operations & Supply Chain Management
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Technical Writing & Editing
Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Visual Merchandising
Graduate Micro-Certificate in Operations & Supply Chain Management
Graduate Micro-Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Find the most up-to-date programs of study at online.jwu.edu/all-degree-programs. Program listing is subject to change.
Ready to begin your academic journey?
At JWU Online, we’re known for the personalized support you’ll receive from day one: from our admissions associates that will assist you with applying and enrolling, to the academic advisors that will guide you from your first day of class to graduation, to the academic student services we provide to help you with your assignments during your time as a student. We strive to let you know that you’re not on this journey alone; we’re all here to make sure you are successful as a JWU Online student, and we’ll be at your side every step of the way.
Application Process:
1
Submit Your Application
Visit online.jwu.edu/apply-step-1 to submit your free application.
2 Submit Your Academic Transcripts
Applicants can contact their previous institutions to request their own transcript, or they can have their dedicated admissions associate attempt to request transcripts on their behalf.
We are pleased to offer our students an Express Transfer Evaluation to see how your previously earned college credit can be applied to a degree today. Most evaluations are completed within 48 hours. Work with your Admissions Associate to determine eligibility if you’re interested in this service.
3 File Your FAFSA
For applicants that intend to apply for financial aid, visit studentaid.gov to apply for and submit your FAFSA. Don’t forget to use the JWU school code of 003404.
Apply to JWU
Complete your free online JWU application at online.jwu.edu/apply-step-1.
Start when you’re ready
JWU Online has six start dates throughout the year, so you can begin when the time is right for you.
Already Applied?
Continue to work with your admissions associate to get you enrolled for classes.
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