Wildcat Experiences
There are so many ways to show your Wildcat pride!
Join the Wildcat community and participate, celebrate and engage in these (and many other) experiences. Share your JWU experience on social media by tagging @JWUProvidence and use the hashtag #JWUexperiences.
Download the 2022-23 Wildcat Experiences PDF (100K) for a comprehensive listing of events happening throughout the year.
You can also explore a real-time listing of on-campus campus events and activities by visiting Events.jwu.edu, the official university events calendar.
Events & Traditions
FALL
Weeks of Welcome
The kick-off to the academic year! A series of events to welcome new Wildcats and reconnect with the JWU community, including Ignite the Night, Involvement Fest, and the Wildcat Wahoo Carnival.
Meet the Greeks & Student Involvement Fest
Learn about involvement at JWU! Stop by to meet student groups and join a club!
Homecoming & Family Weekend
A weekend full of traditions, both new and old, JWU welcomes families and alums back to campus with festive fall fun.
Freak Week
Treat yourself to a week of Halloween-themed events including Costume Bingo and a Pumpkin Hunt.
Res Life Rumble
Play or cheer on other Wildcats at the annual dodgeball tournament.
Gaebe ChalkOUT
Drop by to add some color to the Gaebe brick space with messages and images of celebration and support for National Coming Out Day!
SPRING
International Human Rights Day
Join our annual panel discussion discussing current human rights issues affecting people around the world.
Winter Week
Cool events and activities include One Ton Sundae and the annual SnoBall Semi-Formal.
FIT Symposium
Johnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) holds an annual gathering of the food industry’s top thought leaders.
oneJWU: 24 Hours of Giving
Our community comes together for 24 hours of giving to support students and make a collective impact on the university.
Sharkfest
JWU’s annual business idea pitch competition is hosted by the Larry Friedman Center for Entrepreneurship, where students vie for a cash prize.
JWU Players Spring Musical
Watch a superstar performance from JWU’s most theatrical students.
A&S Student Research & Scholarship Showcase
Celebrate academic achievement and exchange ideas with your peers at this John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences showcase.
Spring Week
A week of tradition to celebrate the season. Spring Week includes major events like Battle of the Campus and Drag Bingo.
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars pits cupcake vs. cupcakes in a tasty tournament. Compete for the chance to win the cupcake crown, or come to taste the competition!
ALL YEAR
Wildcat Wednesday
Wear JWU colors or spirit gear every Wednesday.
CFIT Bake Sales
Try out delicious treats made by JWU’s own Baking & Pastry Arts students at this weekly bake sale.
On-Campus Career Fairs
Network with employers who are looking to hire JWU students.
Service Learning
Get hands-on experience while you give back to a local nonprofit or community-based organization.
