Floor 5: Executive offices (Campus President, Dean of Students, Advancement & Community Relations, Communications, Finance & Operations, Human Resources), Alumni Relations, Student Engagement, nursing lab, media lab, science labs
3 GATEWAY CENTER
901 West Trade Street
White College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health & Wellness
Suite 170: Student Financial Services
2 ACADEMIC CENTER 801 West Trade Street
Floor 1: Hance Auditorium, receiving/ shipping, storeroom, University Events Center
Floor 2: Baking & pastry labs, Health Services
Floor 3: College of Food Innovation & Technology, culinary labs
Floor 4: Academic Success Center, College of Hospitality & Business, Information Technology, classrooms, commuter lounge, sensory beverage lab
Suite 175: Admissions
Suite 401: Classrooms
Suite 412: Student Academic Services
4 THE MAPLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION 895 West Trade Street
5 CEDAR STREET PARKING GARAGE 116 South Cedar Street
Resident student parking, employee parking, public parking
6 CEDAR HALL NORTH 725 West 4th Street
The Caf (student dining center) common and study rooms, front desk, game room, student kitchen, student residence facilities
7 CEDAR HALL SOUTH 215 South Cedar Street
Campus Safety & Security, Student Affairs, Counseling Services, Facilities Management, Residential Life, Student Conduct, common and study rooms, front desk, game room, student kitchen, student residence facilities
8 WILDCAT CENTER 235 South Cedar Street Athletics, fitness center, group fitness room, gymnasium, locker rooms, Wildcat Den
9 LOT A PARKING
725 West 4th Street
Employee parking (Wildcat Center event parking after 4:00 pm)
JWU Charlotte Adventure Awaits in
JWU Charlotte by the Numbers
1,184 students
45 states and territories represented
95% of graduates universitywide are employed, enrolled in continuing education, serving in the military or volunteering within six months of graduation
86% of internships are paid opportunities
99% of on-campus students receive aid
Application Deadlines
Early Action (Nonbinding):
Early Action 1: November 16
Early Action 2: January 4
Regular Decision:
March 1 (Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis through July 15.)
Transfer: April 12 (Priority) July 15 (Final)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
February 1 (Preferred) Use JWU’s FAFSA code, 003404, when applying.
Ready to be a Wildcat?
Apply (for free!) at apply.jwu.edu.
Queen The City
One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., the Charlotte metro area is home to distinctive neighborhoods and thriving art, music and culinary scenes. It’s also become a national hub for business, healthcare, technology and finance. From JWU Charlotte’s location near Uptown, you’ll find the city’s parks, professional sports teams, shops, restaurants and museums are easy to access by LYNX light rail.
Getting to know JWU Charlotte means getting to know the city we call home. From Camp North End to Plaza Midwood to NoDa, there is so much to discover.
Charlotte is an ever-growing powerhouse filled with possibility — go explore!
Learn more about Charlotte.
Vibes, Great Eats Good
The food scene in Charlotte can’t be beat — while you’re here for a tour of our campus, you might as well explore the city one bite at a time. Head to NoDa, known as the arts district of the city, for an amazing selection of restaurants like Benny Pennello’s or Cabo Fish Tacos. Explore vibrant South End and try some classic BBQ at Mac’s Speed Shop or a cozy meal at ROOTS Café. Hop on the streetcar line to get to the laid-back neighborhood of Elizabeth for some ramen at Menya Daruma or ice cream at Elizabeth Creamery. Or stick close to campus by exploring Uptown, where you’ll find a variety of delicious options such as breakfast at Community Matters Café or steak at Church and Union.
JWU is just a short walk or drive from all this and more.
Check out more of our favorite restaurant picks.
A Day in the Life
Step into a Wildcat’s shoes
We love it here — but don’t just take our word for it. Experience JWU through the eyes of our students!
Get an inside look at the Food Media & Styling course.
Explore some of our favorite spots on campus.
Pick Passion Your
Areas of Study
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
Res Life
Living in one of our residence halls allows you to be connected to what’s happening around campus.
Our Residential Life team is always available to help you with questions, concerns and overall support. Plus, each residence hall has a pet-friendly rooms, so you can bring your approved pet with you to campus!
We require students to live on campus for their first three years because studies have shown that living on campus improves student retention, engagement and academic success.
Cedar Hall North
For first-year and upper-class residents, this hall features four-person suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people per bedroom) and five-person suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people in bedroom A and three people in bedroom B). Each suite includes bathroom facilities and Wi-Fi internet access. Upper-class students also have the option to select a two-person room with private bath.
Cedar Hall South
For first-year and upper-class residents, this hall features four-person suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people per bedroom) and five-person suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people in bedroom A and three people in bedroom B). Each suite includes bathroom facilities and Wi-Fi internet access.
Each hall has a game room with a pool table, foosball, air hockey, big-screen television, and video games. Each floor has study rooms, common areas, vending machines, and laundry facilities.
Learn more about living on campus.
Join in, Go Wild
Athletics
Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division III Coast-to-Coast Conference in nine varsity sports:
Baseball (men’s)
Basketball (men’s and women’s)
Cross-Country (men’s and women’s)
Golf (men’s and women’s)
Soccer (men’s and women’s)
Softball (women’s)
Tennis (men’s and women’s)
Track & Field (women’s)
Volleyball (women’s)
Last season had plenty of highlights— the Men’s Golf team brought home an individual championship and placed second as a team at the national level. JWU Charlotte
Athletics also won its third consecutive Director’s Cup, an award which identifies the top overall athletic department among USCAA member schools.
Whether you join our Wildcats on the field or cheer them on from the stands, it’s easy to get involved.
Student Clubs & Organizations
There are 30 clubs and organizations to get involved in, including:
• Campus Activities Board
• Clubs related to academics, advocacy, arts & media, sports, culinary and culture
