Students: What to Bring to Orientation

• Face Mask (Optional)
• Casual clothing
• Sneakers or walking shoes are highly encouraged (please avoid wearing flip-flops)
• Rain gear/umbrella
• Small amount of money for souvenirs or snacks
• Unexpired state identification card or driver’s license

NOTE: Make sure to check the weather forecast before heading to Charlotte, as the weather (and temperatures) can fluctuate during our Summer sessions.

Students with Academic & Housing Accommodation Requests

• JWU is dedicated to providing accommodations to give students with learning disabilities, physical challenges, and chronic medical conditions the opportunity to succeed in their academic pursuits. Please indicate on the registration site your accommodation(s) request.
• PLEASE NOTE: All requests for special accommodations must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to your arrival on campus for the orientation session you have selected. If you require additional information or support, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Assistant Director of Accessibility Services at 980-598-1500 or CharlotteCasStaff@jwu.edu.

Financial Planning

• If you have not completed a payment plan, you may schedule an appointment with a financial planner to finalize your method of payment for tuition and fees.

Participation

All students are required to participate in ALL activities of the orientation session and abide by the Student Code of Conduct, as outlined in the Charlotte Student Handbook. If you encounter extenuating circumstances that prevent you from attending Orientation, contact us at 980-598-1880 to discuss your situation.

Alcohol or Drug Use

Alcohol and drugs of any kind are prohibited from Johnson & Wales University. During your stay at JWU, you are expected to abide by the university’s alcohol and drug policies, which prohibit you from possessing and/or consuming alcohol or other drugs. Violations of these policies will be referred to Campus Safety & Security and/or the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. In addition, violations will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for immediate action. Any violation of the Code of Student Conduct could result in the rescinding of your acceptance to the university.

JWU: A Tobacco-Free Campus

JWU Charlotte is proud to be a tobacco-free campus which fosters a healthy learning and working environment. Tobacco-related products include cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, blunts, pipes, bidis, hookahs, chewing tobacco, dip, smokeless tobacco, snuff or any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or prohibited products.