& Wales Johnson University
Adventure Awaits at JWU
JWU by the Numbers of graduates universitywide are working, continuing their education or serving in the military within six months of graduation 92%
All statistics provided are the most current as of February 2026. students 1,288 states and territories represented 43 of on-campus students receive aid 99% internships completed universitywide last year 1,134
The Queen 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’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.
Good Vibes, Great Eats
The food scene in Charlotte is unmatched — while you’re here for a tour of our campus, 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.
Check out more of our favorite restaurant picks.
A Day Life in the
Get to know the city of Charlotte.
We love it here, but don’t just take our word for it. Experience JWU through the eyes of our students!
Explore some of our favorite study spots on campus.
Check out the delicious works of art our Wildcats make.
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
Areas Study
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
Learn more at jwu.edu/majors.
Res Life
Living
Learn more about living on campus.
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. Each residence hall has pet-friendly rooms, so you can bring your approved pet with you to campus!
Students are required to live on campus during their first three years at JWU, though exemptions may apply.
Cedar
Halls North and South
Available to new and returning students, both halls feature 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 a full bathroom. Upper-class students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) may also have the option to select a two-person room with private bath.
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.
Join in,
Go Wild
Athletics
Whether you join our Wildcats on the field or cheer them on from the stands, it’s easy to get involved. JWU’s Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division III Coast-toCoast 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)
Students can also join intramural, recreational and club sports or stay active in the fitness center.
John Billinis ’26 was named the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Conference Men’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Student Clubs & Organizations
There are 35+ clubs and organizations to get involved in, including:
• Campus Activities Board
• Clubs related to academics, advocacy, arts & media, sports, culinary and culture
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Student Government Association
Explore Clubs & Orgs
Step Inside Our Campus
Campus Map
1 GATEWAY VILLAGE
800 West Trade Street
Suite 130: Library, computer lab
Suite 145: Experiential Education & Career Services, Student Academic Services
Suite 150: The Village Bookstore, Printing & Mailing Services
Suite 150-A: 1914 Lounge
Suite 160: John Hazen 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 (UEC)
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
Floor 5: Executive offices (Campus President, Dean of Students, Advancement, Communications, Finance & Operations), Student Engagement, nursing lab, science labs
3 GATEWAY CENTER 901 West Trade Street
Suite 175: Admissions
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), The Caf To Go, 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, Human Resources, 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, training room, Wildcat Den
9 LOT A PARKING
725 West 4th Street
Employee parking (Wildcat Center event parking after 4:00 pm)
10 LOT B PARKING
709 West Trade Street
MAIN NUMBER
980-598-1100
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER charlottecasstaff@jwu.edu 980-598-1200
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
980-598-1500
ATHLETICS & RECREATION athletics.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1840
CAMPUS DINING
980-598-1950
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SERVICES careerservices.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1200
HEALTH SERVICES healthcounselingservices@jwu.edu 980-598-1700
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY it@jwu.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES 980-598-1319
LIBRARY charlottelibrary@jwu.edu
VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES 980-598-1313 We’re Here If You Need
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES sas.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1330
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT studentwork.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1026
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT engagement.clt@jwu.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES sfs.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1300
STUDY ABROAD studyabroad@jwu.edu
CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY security.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1900
COUNSELING SERVICES counseling-clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1710
ORIENTATION orientation.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1880
RESIDENTIAL LIFE reslife.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1800