Welcome to Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.
Step Inside Our Campus
JWU Charlotte by the Numbers
1,126 students representing 44 states and territories and 13 countries
60 study abroad programs to 34 destinations worldwide
95% of graduates universitywide are employed, enrolled in continuing education, serving in the military or volunteering within six months of graduation
81% of internships universitywide are paid opportunities
99% of on-campus students receive aid
Application Deadlines
Early Action (Nonbinding): November 17 January 15
Regular (Rolling): July 15
Transfer: April 15 (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 classic Southern food at The King’s Kitchen or a good 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 Academic Programs
JOHN HAZEN WHITE
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Liberal Studies
Psychology
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Business Administration
Business Studies
Corporate Accounting & Financial Analysis
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Marketing & Advertising
COLLEGE OF FOOD INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Applied Food Science
Baking & Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Nutrition
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health Science
Public Health
COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Hospitality Management
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 floor, so you can bring your approved pet with you to campus!
Beginning in 2025, JWU Charlotte will have a 3-year residency requirement. All first year students who are admitted for the Fall 2025 semester or after are required to live on campus for their first, second and third year at the university.
Cedar Hall North
For first-year residents, this hall features four-person suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people per bedroom) and a private bathroom.
Cedar Hall South
For upperclassmen, this hall features four-person, suite-style rooms with two bedrooms (two people per bedroom) or two-person suites with two bedrooms (one person per bedroom). Both options also have a private bathroom.
Each hall has a game room with a pool table, foosball, air hockey, big-screen television and video games. Each floor has its own study rooms, common areas, vending machines and laundry facilities. All common rooms have wireless internet access.
The Maple
For upperclassmen, this hall features single and double bedrooms with private bathrooms.
Learn more about living on campus.
Join in, Go Wild
Athletics
Wildcats compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) in eight varsity sports:
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)
In the Queen City, Wildcats reign. Since 2018, we’ve won seven national championships and had eight national runner-up finishes.
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
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Student Government Association
In that time, we have also had 73 of our student athletes named USCAA All-Americans and 127 students earn USCAA All-Academic honors. We have also won back-to-back Director’s Cups in 2023 and 2024, 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.
Explore JWU Athletics
Explore Clubs & Organizations
CAMPUS MAP
1
CEDAR HALL NORTH
725 West 4th Street — Student Dining Center; co-curricular classroom; common and study rooms; front desk; game room; student kitchen; student residence facilities
2 CEDAR HALL SOUTH
215 South Cedar Street — Campus Safety & Security; Counseling Services; Facilities Management; Residential Life; Student Affairs; Student Conduct; common and study rooms; front desk; game room; student kitchen; student residence facilities
3 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; Printing & Mailing Services
Floor 4: Academic Success Center; College of Hospitality Management; Information Technology, classrooms, commuter lounge, computer labs, Sensory Beverage Lab
Floor 5: Accounting; Communications & Media Relations; Community Relations; Executive Office, classrooms; commuter lounge, nursing lab, science lab
GATEWAY CENTER
901 West Trade Street
4 Suite 175 — Admissions
5 Suite 401 — Classrooms; conference room Suite 412 — Student Academic Services Suite 530 — Faculty offices (College of Business, John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences)
GATEWAY VILLAGE
800 West Trade Street
6 Suite 150 — The Village Bookstore
7 Suite 150-A — Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
8 Suite 145 — Experiential Education & Career Services
9 Suite 130 — University Library; computer lab
10 Suite 160 — College of Health & Wellness
11 Suite 170 — Student Financial Services
12 WILDCAT CENTER
235 South Cedar Street — Athletics; Student Engagement; fitness center; group fitness room; gymnasium; locker rooms; Wildcat Den
13 THE MAPLE 895 West Trade Street — Guest rooms; outdoor pool (seasonal); business center; meeting space; Libations Kitchen & Bar; fitness center; electric vehicle charging stations; Hertz Car Rental on site
WE’RE HERE IF YOU NEED US
MAIN NUMBER
980-598-1100
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER charlottecasstaff@jwu.edu 980-598-1500
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
980-598-1220
ATHLETICS & RECREATION athletics.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1840
BRIDGE FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE bridge@jwu.edu
CAMPUS DINING
980-598-1950
CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY security.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1900
COUNSELING SERVICES counseling-clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1710
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SERVICES careerservices.clt@jwu.edu
HEALTH SERVICES hcs.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1700
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY it@jwu.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES 980-598-1319
LIBRARY charlottelibrary@jwu.edu
ORIENTATION orientation.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1880
RESIDENTIAL LIFE reslife.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1800
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT studentwork.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1026
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT engagement.clt@jwu.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES sfs.clt@jwu.edu 980-598-1040
STUDY ABROAD studyabroad@jwu.edu
VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES 980-598-1315