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We’re a career-focused university in Providence, Rhode Island, uniquely centered on hands-on learning. Just one hour from Boston and three hours from New York, Providence is a quintessential college town known as the Creative Capital for its thriving arts, music and entertainment scene. Over 20,000 college students call Providence home, making it an exciting place to study, live and make new friends. (We also have a second campus in Charlotte, North Carolina!) plan a campus visit at jwu.edu/visit

We’re leaders in experiential education.

JWU’s unique Reimagining Experiential & Applied Learning (REAL) approach infuses experiential education into every course for every student, no matter what a the major is. This approach, coupled with real-world projects and internship opportunities, gives students a unique skillset that sets them apart from others when they hit the job market.

Strengthen your experience with other opportunities like:

• Study Abroad

• Week- or month-long faculty-led excursions

• Conferences and site visits

• Career-focused student organizations like ADTEAM or DECA

• Career fairs, résumé-building workshops and other on-campus events

Families with household incomes below $200,000 may qualify for grant and scholarship packages covering 70% to 100% of tuition

Yep. We call it the JWU Pledge This initiative is designed to make high-quality, hands-on education more affordable. As a non-profit institution, our goal is to invest in students to help them achieve their education and career goals. Learn more jwu.edu/thepledge.

We’re one of the first universities in the country to offer THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREES.

Yes. Three-year bachelor’s degrees. These careerfocused bachelor’s degrees provide students with a more waffordable path to graduation.

How three-year bachelor’s degrees are the same as four-year degrees:

• Normal course load each semester (no summer courses required)

• Traditional college experience (clubs, athletics)

• Fully accredited (recognized by employers)

How three-year bachelor’s degrees are different from four-year bachelor’s degrees:

• Only pay for three years of college

• Only take gen ed and major-focused courses (skip the electives)

• Graduate a year early!

Learn more jwu.edu/threeyear

We offer 35+ in-person undergraduate programs. Our programs span the fields of:

• Arts & Sciences

• Food Innovation & Technology

• Health & Wellness

• Hospitality & Business

Community Community

5,052 undergraduate students (3,868 in Providence and 1,184 in Charlotte)

55 countries represented universitywide

Students Students

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We have dedicated international student support services.

Our International Student Services Office (ISSO) helps students navigate the regulations, maintain their student status and access all the benefits permitted by their student visa such as getting a driver’s license or finding work on campus.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Our intensive ESL program focuses on English language for academic purposes and covers discussions, group work, presentations, integrated technology (blended learning) and project-based learning. Following an assessment, students are placed in courses at their specific level of English proficiency to support their academic success.

• Head to jwu.edu/request-info

• Students who attend an in-person admission event and apply by December 31 of their senior year in high school could be eligible to receive a JWU Visit Grant of up to $5,000 annually, renewable for up to four years while at JWU.

• Register at jwu.edu/visit

Apply

• Our applications are test-optional, essay-optional and fee-free.

• JWU looks at application packages holistically, reviewing grades, GPA and personal and academic achievements.

• When students complete their FAFSA, they can use JWU’s code, 003404.

• Apply at apply.jwu.edu

Counselors Counselors

Take a virtual tour of JWU’s campuses.

Check out this guide for school counselors! jwu.edu/ schoolcounselors

Deadlines Deadlines

Early Action 1 (Nonbinding)

November 16 (decision in early Dec)

Early Action 2 (Nonbinding)

January 4 (decision in early Feb)

Regular Decision

March 1 (decision in late March)

Rolling admissions

July 15