Johnson & Wales University
Giving

Every Gift Matters

Your gift helps provide JWU students with a transformative educational experience that prepares them for professional success. This is evidenced in JWU's 95.4% career outcomes rate.

Support at every level makes an impact.

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Give to What Matters to You

From scholarships and financial aid to academics and athletics, there are many ways you can support JWU students. Choose what is important to you.

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The JWU Fund

Gifts to the JWU Fund are immediate, flexible and impactful, enabling us to address urgent needs on campus and support ongoing projects.

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Scholarships

Your support for scholarships is vital, as 98.5% of JWU students receive financial aid.

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Colleges & Academics

You can give to one of Johnson & Wales' five colleges, directly supporting its priorities and the needs of its faculty and students. All of the colleges prepare students for success with personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections.

Select the college you wish to support below, and select the campus in the donation form.

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The John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences

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College of Business

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College of Food Innovation & Technology

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College of Health & Wellness

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College of Hospitality Management

Athletics

A gift to JWU Athletics supports our hard-working student-athletes, equipping them with experiences they will apply in the classroom, their careers and the community.

Select a campus below, then choose a team to support on the donation form.

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Providence Athletics

JWU Providence competes in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Support the varsity or club sport of your choice and help our Wildcats continue the tradition of success.

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Charlotte Athletics

JWU Charlotte competes in Division II of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), and now features 12 varsity sports.

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The Student Experience

Johnson & Wales is committed to offering students a rich experience beyond the classroom, from fostering a culture of diveristy, equity and inclusion to sustainability. Your gift can ensure these initiatives remain part of Wildcat campus life.

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Clubs & Organizations

From national organizations to leadership opportunities on campus to student clubs, Wildcats have many options to pursue their passions outside of the classroom.

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The JWU Bridge

JWU's Bridge for Diversity, Equity & Social Justice advances a campus culture of inclusion, safety and discovery. It supports all JWU community members, with a focus on social identities that historically have been underrepresented.

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Residential Life

While building camaraderie among classmates from varied backgrounds, Residential Life team members learn how to be leaders, resolve conflicts and more. Your gift supports their trainings and certification programs, student leadership conferences, guest speakers, team-building retreats and recognition celebrations.

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Experiential Education

Internships are a hallmark of a JWU education, but even paid internships can have costs that prevent students from participating. Your gift to the Yena Experiential Education Fund, established by former JWU President John Yena '06 Hon. and his wife Donna, supports stipends to help students defray internship costs.

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