Catalog Addendum
On March 19, 2026, the Tuition & Fees page was modified to update the fee for the Student Health Insurance Plan as well as fees for several residence halls.
On March 20, 2026, the Deferred Enrollment page was modified to add the following statement: Any student who requests to defer must declare the term they wish to defer to, and it must be within 1 year of the initial term of acceptance. All deferrals are subject to pending seat availability in future terms. If an accepted student needs to defer a second time or enrolls in a separate degree-seeking program during the deferral period, they will be asked to reapply with updated transcripts to their desired term. Any merit-based scholarship and / or conditions of acceptance remain active during the deferral period.
On March 20, 2026, the Admissions Decision page was modified to add the following statement: For applicants of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), decisions are released on a rolling basis for all active terms (Fall, Spring, & Summer). Students who are accepted have a 30-day deposit deadline from the time the decision is released. The deposit is a $300 non-refundable fee and goes directly toward tuition at the time of enrollment. Any conditions related to university admission and enrollment are clearly outlined for each applicant accepted to the program. Clinical enrollment requirements are released at the time of deposit but can be requested at any time.
On March 23, the Deferred Enrollment page was modified to add the following statement: For students accepted into the Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Master of Science in Addictions Counseling, Johnson & Wales University offers a one semester deferred enrollment for students who have applied, have been accepted, and deposited but, for various reasons, wish to postpone their graduate enrollment.
On April 1, 2026, the Doctor of Physical Therapy - DPT page was modified to update the number of credits required to complete the program.
On April 2, 2026, the International Admissions Requirements page was modified to remove the following statement under the Application section: Either a completed and signed JWU Undergraduate Financial Declaration Form OR a certified bank statement.
On April 2, 2026, the International Admissions Requirements page was modified to remove the following statement under the "International applicants must submit the following" section: A completed and signed JWU Undergraduate Financial Declaration Form OR a certified bank statement.
On April 2, 2026, the Admissions Decision page was modified to clarify the admissions decision process.
On April 8, 2026, the Applying for Admission page was modified to add the following content: Test Scores: JWU is test optional. The submission of standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) or SAT Essay/ACT Writing is at the student’s discretion. Those who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the review process.
On April 8, 2026, the Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - B.S. page was modified to remove the following statement from the Admissions Requirements tab: The Dietetics and Applied Nutrition program requires students to have successfully completed math and science curriculums.