Mark Your Calendar

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

JWU hosts a number of events for students and families. Students and families learn more as they progress through their time with the university, but here are some big ones to make note of.

ORIENTATION (FIRST-YEAR AND NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS) At Orientation, students and families are welcomed to the JWU community, introduced to their peers, and equipped with information and resources for a successful start. For the Fall 2021 incoming class, Orientation sessions begin in late-June and run through the end of July. Information is shared via email and on our website.

HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND (ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES) Each October, we welcome families to campus for a festive Homecoming & Family Weekend. This is a great opportunity for you to spend quality time with your student, celebrate their achievements, participate in planned events, cheer on Wildcat athletes, and much more. The Homecoming & Family Weekend website is updated each year starting in August. Upcoming dates for Homecoming & Family Weekend are:

Oct. 8 – 10, 2021 | Oct. 7 – 9, 2022 | Oct. 6 – 8, 2023

COMMENCEMENT (SENIORS) Your Wildcat’s JWU experience culminates with Commencement. Each May, we recognize our graduates’ achievements and completion of their studies. Commencement is hosted at the Dunkin Donuts Center (location subject to change) in downtown Providence and a limited number of guests are invited, per student. It is a wonderful day filled with Wildcat and family pride. The Commencement website is updated annually, starting in January. Here are the next few scheduled undergraduate Commencement dates:

May 7, 2022 | May 6, 2023 | May 4, 2024

Find JWU’s official academic calendar online at jwu.edu/academics/academic-calendars.html.