2324 What Parents Want to Know

HAPPY. HEALTHY. HOME.

What families should know about life at JWU

AT JWU, YOUR STUDENT WILL FIND A HOME filled with a community of faculty mentors, support staff and peers to rely on.

It’s also filled with events and traditions that bring students together to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

The community is protected around the clock by Campus Safety & Security, who also offers workshops, education series and prevention opportunities to learn more about safety.

Meals are best enjoyed together, and dining services help bring every Wildcat to the same table with menus for special dietary restrictions, observances and holidays.

THIS IS HOME. I would know — and I am proof that JWU creates a welcoming atmosphere for people to thrive. I came here as a first-generation transfer student with learning differences. After 20 years working in student affairs, I am now the assistant provost for student achievement here at JWU. So indeed, this is home.

I can’t wait for your student to make JWU their home, too. We’re excited to welcome your entire family to the Wildcat community!

Sincerely, Dameian Slocum, Ed.D. Assistant Provost for Student Achievement Johnson & Wales University

THE FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND

This new phase of your student’s life comes with an adjustment period and perhaps some new challenges — but have no fear! Students have a ton of support services available to them.

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR Designed to support the transition to college, the First-Year Seminar is a required course that covers topics related to academics, health and wellness, and getting involved in the JWU community.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES Résumé-building workshops, career management courses, career fairs to connect students with internships and more.

STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES Advisors are available to help with course planning and registration, understanding degree requirements, reviewing transcripts and more.

These advisors are in addition to your assigned faculty mentor.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial planners are here to guide your family through the financial aid process and create a plan for paying for college, from now through graduation day.

COUNSELING SERVICES

FACULTY MENTOR

Confidential professional services are offered at no additional cost to provide support for students to manage their emotional well-being.

Incoming students are paired with a faculty mentor who will check in with them throughout each semester to offer advising and support.

HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Students can visit Health Services to receive basic health care and learn more about holistic wellness and forming healthy habits.

Reasonable accommodations for students with learning disabilities, physical challenges and chronic medical conditions are available.

Students must disclose their needs to this office with documentation to receive accommodations.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER This is a place for peer and professional tutoring, writing labs and study skills workshops.

BRIDGE CENTER FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE The Bridge Center is a welcoming space for advancing a campus culture of inclusion, safety and discovery around topics of gender and gender identity, racial justice, spirituality, sexual orientation, cultural differences and more.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

JWU requires all first, secondand third-year students to live in university housing — and that’s by design. When students live on campus, they are more likely to be successful academically, socially and developmentally.

On-campus living offers your student convenience, a quality living space and added security compared to off-campus living (and it usually offers families a little more peace of mind). It also allows them to feel more connected to the community because they are immersed in what’s happening on campus.

At the Providence Campus, there are many residence hall options ranging from rooms, apartments, and suites. These can be double-, triple-, or quad-occupancy and can have a private bathroom or share a common bathroom. At the Charlotte Campus, there are two-bedroom suites for two people or four people with a shared bath in-suite.

Every JWU residence hall offers recreational lounge spaces, on-site or nearby laundry options and residential staff to support your student.

Gender-inclusive and pet-friendly living options are available.

If you feel that your student has extenuating circumstances that would prevent them from living on campus, exemptions may be requested.

Please contact Providence Residential Life (reslife.pvd@jwu.edu) or Charlotte Residential Life (reslife.clt@jwu.edu) to learn more.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Campus Safety & Security provides 24/7 protection 365 days a year.

This includes: • Officers patrolling campus • Blue Light emergency phones located around campus • Building access with an ID card, so only JWU community members are entering buildings • A multimodal message system to send emergency alerts and information via text, email or phone call

LEARN MORE safety.jwu.edu

YOUR STUDENT’S SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY— IT’S OURS, TOO.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

GOOD FOOD IS N E V E R FA R On campus dining options are conveniently located in or near residence halls so your student can grab a bite to eat using their meal plan or flex dollars, which they can purchase in the housing portal when they apply for housing. Meal plans vary for each campus, but every JWU dining hall offers a variety of options to accommodate dietary restrictions.

THIS IS WHERE FRIENDSHIPS ARE FORMED...

Your student will discover that it’s easy to get involved and meet new people at JWU. With tons of student clubs and organizations spanning all kinds of interests, a calendar full of events on campus, and varsity sports teams to play for or cheer on, there’s no shortage of opportunities to make new friends.

…AND CAREERS A R E S TA R T E D .

You want your student to enjoy the college experience, but what comes after college is just as important. Our Experiential Education & Career Services office connects students with incredible academic, internship and job opportunities to build their resume and learn in a professional environment.

With a JWU education, your student will graduate with the skills and experience they need to land a great job. The numbers don’t lie — JWU students continue to achieve career outcomes that are higher than the national average.

OF OUR IN-PERSON STUDENTS RECEIVE JWU SCHOLARSHIP AID.

YO U R J W U TO-DO LIST Keep this list handy to stay on track of college preparations. You may have already completed some of these, but how good does it feel to check things off a list?

FILE YOUR FAFSA The first step in the financial aid process is to help your student file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – it will help determine how much financial aid they are eligible to receive.

SUBMIT YOUR STUDENT’S DEPOSIT This makes your student’s college choice official, allowing them to register for Orientation and select housing when the time comes.

CONNECT WITH YOUR JWU FINANCIAL PLANNER Your financial planner is here to guide you and help create the best plan for your family.

SAVE THE DATE AND REGISTER FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS DAY You’ll be receiving information about upcoming Accepted Students Days on campus.

Make sure to select a date and register to celebrate their acceptance to JWU!

IF NEEDED, HELP YOUR STUDENT REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS If your student needs accommodations in the classroom, for their residence hall, or for transportation, please connect with our Accessibility Services team to create a plan.

Visit jwu.edu/accepted for more resources and information.

8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903

Your whole family is now a part of the Wildcat community! Connect with other Wildcat families on our Accepted Families Facebook groups.

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