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Undergraduate

Students who have graduated high school, may have attended college already for some courses, and are looking for the traditional college degree and experience. Learn more about undergraduate requirements or begin your application below.

NEW: JWU now offers a 90-credit, three-year bachelor’s degree program. Applicants can choose this option on both the Common App and the JWU App. Three-year bachelor’s degrees are offered in the following majors on our Providence Campus: Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Design and Hospitality Management. Beginning Fall 2026, our Charlotte Campus will offer Hospitality Management.

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Graduate

Students interested in advanced degrees. Learn more about our on-campus or hybrid online/on-campus Graduate programs. If you’re interested in a fully online graduate program, visit JWU Online. Learn more about our graduate requirements.

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Undergraduate Application Options

We offer several ways to apply — choose the one that works for you!

Note: Students who wish to apply for a three-year bachelor’s degree can do so on any application for Providence or Charlotte.

First-Year Students

Common App (Providence)
Common App (Charlotte)
JWU Application (either Providence or Charlotte)

Transfer Students

Providence: Common App Transfer Application
Charlotte: Common App Transfer Application
Transfer Application (either Providence or Charlotte)

_{First-Year Students: When setting up an account, please be sure to use a personal (non-high school) email.}

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall Deadlines For U.S. Domestic and International Undergraduate Applicants

	Application Deadline	Decision Notification
Early Action 1	November 16	Early December
Early Action 2	January 4	Early February
Regular Decision	March 1	Late March
International Rolling	June 1	Within 2 weeks of complete submission (starting in March)
Domestic Rolling	July 15	Within 2 weeks of complete submission (starting in March)
International Transfer	April 12 (priority) June 1 (final)	Within 2 weeks of complete submission (starting in March)
Domestic Transfer	April 12 (priority) July 15 (final)	Within 2 weeks of complete submission (starting in March)
International Applicants for Spring Semester Start (First Year & Transfer)	November 1	Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission
Domestic Applicants for Spring Semester Start (First Year & Transfer)	December 1	Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission

_{Early Action is a non-binding application program open to all applicants (first year and transfer).}

_{Admissions may choose to extend these deadlines.}

Graduate Application Options

Whether you are pursing a master’s or doctoral program, Johnson & Wales University offers nationally recognized opportunities to take your next academic step. We offer both in-person and online graduate degrees. Deadlines vary by graduate program and are noted on graduate program pages.

In-Person

Graduate In-Person Application (Providence)

Online

JWU Online Application

Programs with External Applications

The programs listed below use centralized application services related to their fields. For all other graduate programs, please apply using the links on the left.

Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (MSCND)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Links & Helpful Hints

Need help? Email us with any questions.
Have your high school and previous college info handy. (Note: The JWU online application will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.)
Learn more about our requirements and deadlines for our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Check out our full list of academic programs and, if applicable, include the program of your choice on the application.
Already started your application? You can return to your application any time.