This is the Wildcat Way
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, N.C.
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Community not just a noun, but a state of mind.
1. A diverse and inclusive group of people who believe in the power of education
2. A campus with no true borders, blending in perfect harmony with the surrounding city of Charlotte
3. Students, faculty and staff working together to learn, grow, create and make an impact on the world around them
4. A pillar of the Wildcat Way
Pride, Courage, Character and Community are the pillars of the Wildcat Way.
“I love the sense of community we have at JWU. I like being able to walk up to anyone and feel comfortable talking to someone.”
Makayla Ashley ’26 Health Science
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“I love the sense of family that we have here — different than a big school. I like that I can go into class and my professors know me by name and know me well.”
Kacie De Laughter ’24 Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
The JWU community is filled with resources for you to take advantage of, and we will always be here to support you. Resources include:
Accessibility Services
Accommodations for learning disabilities, physical challenges and chronic medical conditions
Academic Success Center
Tutoring, writing labs and study skills workshops
Counseling Services
Confidential professional counseling
Health & Wellness Services
Basic healthcare services, such as treatment of common illnesses, prescription refills, lab testing, wound care and STI
screening and prevention
Student Academic Services (SAS)
Academic planning with advisors and counselors
Student Financial Services
Financial planning guidance to help you pay for college
Learn more about the support services available to you at jwu.edu/ supportservices.
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Charlotte (North Carolina)
Founded in 1768, Charlotte was named after England’s reigning queen — hence the “Queen City” nickname. But this city has also been ruling the Southeast for quite some time. Charlotte was one of the first to officially declare independence from Britain at the outset of the American Revolution, the first place where gold was discovered in the U.S., and a leading hub for a variety of in-demand industries throughout its history.
It has always been a trailblazing city ahead of the times, and that progressive energy is why it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. People want to be here because they know there’s opportunity around every corner — come see for yourself.
“In Charlotte, we are at the epicenter of all the fun that is happening in and around the city.”
Alijah Jamison ’24 Business Administration
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people restaurants live music and entertainment venues professional sports teams
Fortune 500 businesses
Wildcat Sighting
See our students in their natural habitats.
New students share what’s on their JWU bucket list.
See how Andrea Lewis ’26 decorates her room to make it feel like home.
JWU Wildcats get to enjoy campus life and city life interchangeably with our prime location just steps from Uptown (the center of the city). They’re surrounded by great restaurants, museums, entertainment venues and parks to explore every day.
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Academic & Professional Development
• Accounting Society
• Business Society
• Club Managers Association of America
• Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
• Health Occupation Students of America
• Sports Marketing Club
• Toastmasters International
Advocacy & Awareness
• Active Minds (JWU Charlotte Chapter)
• College Democrats
Club Sports & Recreation
• JWU Sapphire Cheer Club
Culinary
• Baking & Pastry Club
• Bartender’s Guild
Cultural
• Black Student Union
• Pride Student Union
Departmental
• Collegiate Ambassador Team
Faith-Based & Spiritual
• Mercy College
• Reformed University Fellowship
Between varsity sports and student clubs and organizations, there’s no doubt you’ll find something that sparks your interests and new friends who share your curiosity.
Fraternities, Sororities & Social Fellowships
• Alpha Kappa Alpha –Upsilon Beta (sorority)
• Delta Phi Epsilon –Gamma Psi (sorority)
• Kappa Alpha Psi – Pi Mu (fraternity)
• Sigma Gamma Rho –Upsilon Nu (sorority)
• Zeta Phi Beta – Delta Phi (sorority)
Governance & Programming
• Campus Activities Board
• Fraternity & Sorority Life Council
• Student Government Association
Special Interest
• Anime Society
• Fashion Society
• Gamer’s Guild
• Respect the Hustle
• The Coop
Learn more about JWU’s Clubs & Orgs.
• USCAA Varsity Athletics
• 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)
1/25 I want to visit. Good idea! Seeing campus in person is the best way to know if JWU is right for you. Start planning your visit at jwu.edu/visit . I want to apply. Amazing! You can submit your no-fee JWU application and other required materials at apply.jwu.edu . I’m already accepted and ready to enroll. Yay — we love that for you! Make your enrollment official by submitting your deposit in the admissions portal at enroll.jwu.edu/account . Where are you in