JWU Global

JWU Global is comprised of three departments: English Language & Culture Academy (English as a Second Language), the International Student Services Office, and Study Abroad.

  • The English Language & Culture Academy offers instruction in English for academic purposes in a well-supported environment (Providence Campus only).
  • The International Student Services Office offers comprehensive immigration and support services for all JWU international students visiting the U.S. to attend JWU.
  • Study Abroad provides international opportunities that foster global competencies and broaden academic perspectives and exchange.

Refer to the JWU Global webpage for further information about international and intercultural opportunities at Johnson & Wales.

Please consult the JWU Directory to find the location of JWU Global on the Providence and Charlotte campuses.

Global Exchange Program 

An international exchange program is a study program that allows students to travel to another country to study at a partner institution in exchange for one of their students traveling to JWU. Exchange programs can provide students with a variety of benefits, including

  • Cultural immersion: Students can experience a different culture, learn about its history, and meet new people. 
  • Academic exposure: Students can learn about new teaching styles and academic expectations. 
  • Professional development: Students can gain an understanding of international work culture and business practices. 
  • Global perspective: Students can develop a global perspective and challenge themselves. 
  • Leadership skills: Students can develop leadership skills and learn to collaborate on issues like global economics and climate change. 
  • Self-confidence: Students can develop self-confidence and learn to respect differences. 

Exchange Students from JWU to Partner Institution

Exchange programs offer longer independent immersion experiences for an academic semester or year. JWU students study at a partner university in courses taught by partner faculty at the partner institution alongside student peers. JWU students should meet with a study abroad advisor to ensure courses taken at the partner institution will transfer back to JWU for credit. All students interested in exchange programs should visit with JWU Global. 

Exchange Students into JWU

All exchange students should work closely with their advisor from their home institution to ensure that the courses they take are approved for credit by their advisor, and that they are taking the proper number of credits at JWU to equal the credits needed back home. Please note that as an exchange student, you must study full-time to be in compliance with immigration regulations. Full-time status is four classes, or 12 credit hours or more. Online classes are not allowed while on exchange.

Even though most prerequisites are waived for exchange students, some are not, and you should still make sure you are at the right level to be taking the classes you request. Exchange students will be fully enrolled in each course they take and will be held to the same requirements and grading system as full-time matriculating students. Therefore, it is important to choose courses at the appropriate level.

Not all courses are available to exchange students as part of this program; courses offered as part of the College of Food Innovation & Technology culinary and pastry labs (unless you are coming to JWU as a Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts major), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and doctoral courses are excluded from this policy and are restricted to program majors only. Additional courses and/or programs as determined by individual colleges may also have restricted access and are subject to course availability.