Gain confidence through experience.
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, N.C.
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LIFE-CHANGING FOOD
Chayil Johnson ’17
The Community Matters Café is not only a restaurant, but a life-skills training program for graduates of the Charlotte Rescue Mission’s addiction recovery program. As the executive chef, Chayil works with these students every day to teach them new skills and prepare them to successfully transition back into the workforce.
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Beyond your everyday classes, you’ll find Directed Experiential Education (DEE) courses, internships and study abroad opportunities that could allow you to intern for professional sports teams, consult for companies to rebrand their marketing, hone your culinary skills working at renowned restaurants, or gain hospitality leadership experience at a fivestar resort.
Our campus is located along the Gold Line streetcar system - you’re just minutes away from catching a Carolina Panthers game, gathering inspiration from the city’s many murals, or finding your favorite dish at one of Uptown’s 245+ restaurants.
Programs of Study
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
How to Apply
When you apply to JWU, you choose how you shine. Test scores are optional and essays are optional, but encouraged. Tell us your story. We can’t wait to get to know you better.
Find out how to submit transcripts and apply for free via the Common App or our online application at apply.jwu.edu.
Don’t forget to apply for financial aid!
More than 99% of on-campus students receive institutional aid, and you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. Go to fafsa.gov and use JWU’s school code, 003404.
If you take part in an on-campus visit experience by November 17 of your senior year of high school, you could be eligible to receive a Visit Grant of up to $5,000, renewable for up to four years while at JWU!
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
Early Action 1: November 17
Early Action 2: January 15
Regular (Rolling): July 15
Transfer: April 15 (Priority) July 15 (Final)