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The JWU
Pledge
The JWU Pledge covers up to 100% of eligible undergraduate students’ tuition, including grants, scholarships and aid from federal, state and institutional sources. The grant and scholarship packages referenced below will not include loans, however any loan eligibility can be used to help cover housing and meal costs.
up to $80,000 and Pell grant eligible (verified by FAFSA)
between $80,001-$200,000 (verified by FAFSA)
* For transfer students who have completed at least 24 college credits, we will use the college GPA to determine eligibility.
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Our Reimagining Experiential & Applied Learning (REAL) approach to education brings experiential learning into every single course you take at JWU.
Instead of traditional lectures, you’ll learn through active lessons that can include field work, simulations, labs, field trips and more. You’ll take part in exciting, real-world learning opportunities that truly prepare you for your chosen field.
Charlotte is called the Queen City because it was named in honor of Queen Charlotte when it was settled in 1768. JWU’s campus is in the Third Ward of Uptown Charlotte, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. We’re just minutes from several professional sports arenas, (including Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL Carolina Panthers), as well as music venues, art and history museums, beautiful parks and incredible food.
Take a stroll through Charlotte’s unique neighborhoods or hop on the CityLynx streetcar line to easily travel through Uptown.
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Complete the free JWU application or apply through the Common Application and submit your high school transcripts. JWU does not require an essay or test scores, but we do encourage you to submit them if you have them!
Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
• Early Action 1 (EA1): November 16
• Early Action 2 (EA2): January 4
• Regular: March 1
• Transfer Priority: April 12
• Rolling: through July 15
More than 99% of on-campus students receive institutional aid, and you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. Go to fafsa.gov and use JWU’s school code, 003404.
Learn more about applying at apply.jwu.edu.
Study Areas of
Applied Food Science
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Business Administration
Business Studies
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Culinary Nutrition
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Health Science
Health Science/Nursing 4+1
Hospitality Management 3-year and 4-year degree options
Liberal Studies
Psychology
Public Health
Public Health/Nursing 4+1
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
In 2024, JWU became one of the first institutions in the nation to offer 3-year, 90-96-credit bachelor’s degree programs. Learn more jwu.edu/3year.