Apply to Johnson & Wales

Apply to Johnson & Wales University: Undergraduate Application
Thank you for your interest in Johnson & Wales University. We receive more than 30,000 applications and welcome more than 5,000 new freshman and transfer students annually. In this application, and by reviewing your transcripts, it is our goal to learn more about you and how your past accomplishments make you a good candidate for admission. Enrolling at Johnson & Wales not only ensures solid career education but also creates a link between you and industry, facilitating your successful employment after graduation. The real world experiences you will receive in and out of the classroom provide skills that lead to a lifetime of career fulfillment. To get started, take these next steps:

submit application for admission by choosing one of these options:

Apply now using our online admissions application.
Apply online with the Universal College Application. You can complete the Universal College Application supplement online or by downloading a paper copy.
Download a PDF application to fill out by hand and return to us by mail.
Contact our Admissions Office at 1-800-342-5598 to request a blank application be mailed to you.
High school juniors applying to the Early Enrollment Program program should download an
EEP Application (431K PDF)

submit high school & college transcripts The university awards merit scholarships based on academic achievement, participation in clubs and organizations, and work experience. It is critical that transcripts be forwarded to the University immediately to ensure maximum merit scholarship awards.

submit proof of graduation (official final transcripts) It is the student's responsibility to provide verification of high school/secondary school completion. Without verification, students may not be allowed to register or continue enrollment.

Have your High School Transcripts mailed to the Johnson & Wales Admissions Office of the campus where you plan to enroll.

download a transcript request form
High School Transcript Request Form (20K PDF)
College Transcript Request Form (20K PDF)

FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid Completing the FAFSA is a crucial first step toward receiving financial aid for college. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal grants, loans, and work-study, and JWU uses the FAFSA to award non-federal financial aid. Submit your FAFSA online Don't delay - limited funds are available. Be sure to include JWU's school code on your FAFSA: 003404

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