Accepted Online Culinary Students
Congratulations and welcome to Johnson & Wales University College of Professional Studies (CPS)! We are so excited for you to begin your Professional Culinary Skills certificate! We are here to support you throughout your journey and have created this Accepted Online Culinary Students page to help you get started. Here you can:
- Review your next steps to ensure you are ready for class.
- Find important student contacts on the resources tab.
- Learn how to complete the mandatory orientation prior to your first class
Remember you can reach out to your dedicated admissions associate with any questions at anytime.
Now go get ’em, Wildcat!
Now that you’re officially a JWU student, it’s time to make sure you are 100-percent prepared for your first class. Your dedicated admissions associate will work with you to complete each step.
Complete Your Intent to Enroll Form
The Intent to Enroll form indicates to the university that you intend to enroll and initiates the registration and financial aid processes.
Set Up Your Wildcat Email Account
Within two business days after acceptance, you will receive detailed instructions on account set up from your admissions associate to your personal email on file—we suggest you complete this step as soon as you receive the email, as future steps depend on Wildcat email/jwuLink access.
You can also visit the New User page on jwuLink for directions on how to set up your Wildcat email account. You will need your JNumber, which will be emailed to you by your online admissions associate. For the temporary password, use the format Jwu!MMDDYYYY, where MMDDYYYY is your birthday.
Set Up Your Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
To set up your Self-Service Password Reset, follow the SSPR registration instructions found on jwuLink. You will need your JNumber and the password that you used when setting up your Wildcat email account. Please note that IT recommends that you choose the “phone” option in the “security info” step.
Log Into jwuLink
Log in to jwuLink using your JNumber and your new password that you set up for your Wildcat email. Going forward, you can use your Wildcat email address to log in.
Register for Classes
Your admissions associate will contact you about registration after you confirm your intent to enroll. After your first term/semester, your dedicated academic advisor Tracie Souza will be your main point of contact for registration. Please note that registration dates vary by term. For program-specific curriculum information, check the online course catalog.
Select Payment Option
Program Associated Costs
- College of Food Innovation & Technology Uniform and Toolkit Fee: $396
- Food Safety & Sanitation Certification: $495
- Each Course & Lab: $2,250
Your “Intent to Enroll” form indicates how you will be financing your education. After you submit the form, your Financial Planner will contact you to finalize your selection and answer any questions you may have. A payment plan must be in place prior to the term payment deadline. Payment options include:
- Federal Financial Aid (To complete your FAFSA: Apply for your FSA ID, which serves as your electronic signature, and then file online. Johnson & Wales University’s school code is 003404)
- Scholarships and Grants (if you qualify)
- Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan
- Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
- GI Bill® Benefits
- Company Reimbursement
- Term-by-Term Payments
- Private Loan
Complete the New Student Online Orientation
Visit the Orientation tab for more information.
Welcome Call With Your Academic Advisor
Your academic advisor will reach out to you around the start of your first course to schedule a welcome call to walk through your program, courses, and any questions you might have.
The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at Benefits.va.gov/gibill.
For information regarding academic program licensing and certification, visit the Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures page of the catalog.
All accepted students are enrolled in a mandatory two-part online orientation course that must be completed. The orientation goes over navigating the online classroom, as well as important skills for all online students. To complete the orientation, follow these steps:
- Schedule Part 1 via Zoom: Once registered for classes, your admissions associate will send you a link to schedule part 1 of your orientation, to be completed through Zoom. After part 1 is completed, you will be enrolled in Orientation Part 2, which can be accessed in uLearn.
- Log into ulearn: Access to the orientation is in ulearn. You should access the orientation on a laptop or desktop and not on a phone. Please note, Chromebooks are not compatible with the orientation. Directions to create your student account and log into ulearn will be in a previously-sent email.
- Complete all six (6) modules: Please note that orientation should not take more than 2 hours total. Although it does not need to be completed in one sitting, it does need to be completed prior to your first course.
Here are a few resources you may need as you begin your time with the College of Professional Studies.
Academic Calendar
Refer to the Academic Calendar for term/semester start dates, registration, and more.
Your Dedicated Admissions Associate
As a student in the Professional Culinary Skills Certificate program, your dedicated admissions associate will be either Keri Adams or Sarah Bardsley. They will be in contact with you during the enrollment process, but if you need to contact either one of them directly:
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm EST
Offices are closed on Friday during the summer months (mid-May – early August).
Student Academic Advisor
Your online academic advisor Tracie Souza will reach out to you throughout your time at JWU, but if you need to contact her directly:
*Offices are closed on Fridays during the summer months (late May through mid-August).
If you are unable to book or manage appointments using the Schedule a Phone Call tool, please call 855-598-1881 or email [email protected].
Online Financial Planners
Below is the contact information for all of the online financial planners here at CPS. Your assigned planner is determined by your last name:
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm EST
Offices are closed on Friday during the summer months (mid-May – early August).
Online CUlinary Program Director
If you have questions about the Professional Culinary Skills Certificate program while enrolled in the program, feel free to reach out to Scott Smith, Director of Online Culinary Programs.
Technical Support and Computer Requirements
In order to fully participate in online courses, each student is expected to have access to a desktop or laptop computer. A desktop or laptop computer is required for successful completion of all online course tasks. See the Computer and Browser Requirements for a full list of requirements.
- Note: Chromebooks are not recommended for online culinary programs, and students in other programs may also encounter issues attempting to complete online courses with Chromebooks. A full desktop or laptop computer (not a Chromebook) is required for successful completion of all online course tasks.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is your reference to the resources you need at Johnson & Wales University. It contains information on academics, advising, financial services, student activities and services, academic and university policies, and much more.
Career Coach
Feel free take advantage of Career Coach, an easy-to-use online tool developed to help students like you get real-time, research-backed information on various careers and degree programs.
