Accepted Students
Congratulations and welcome to Johnson & Wales University College of Professional Studies (CPS)! We are here to support you throughout your journey and have created this Accepted 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.
- Discover SmarterMeasure, a free tool that will help you prepare for success in the online classroom.
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.
Take the New Student Readiness Assessment
Identify your strengths and areas for improvement as an online learner through the SmarterMeasure tool so that you can prepare for success. All JWU CPS students are required to complete this assessment. See the “Readiness Assessment” tab for more information.
Set up your Wildcat email account/log into jwuLink
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.
Register for classes.
Connect with your admissions associate to discuss course selection and registration. After your first term/semester, your dedicated academic advisor will be your main point of contact for registration. Registration dates vary by term. For program-specific curriculum information, check the online course catalog.
Select Payment Option
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. 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)
- Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan
- Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
- GI Bill® Benefits
- Company Reimbursement
- Term-by-Term Payments
- Private Loan
Order textbooks.
Textbooks are typically available three to four weeks before class starts. You can order online, directly from the JWU Bookstore. When ordering, select “Books,” then choose “Downcity and Online Campus,” then follow the prompts.
Complete a virtual “walk to class” session.
Connect with your dedicated admissions associate to schedule a 10- to 15-minute virtual “tour” of the online classroom, jwuLink, and other resources available to you. You will need to have your phone and computer for this session.
Schedule a welcome call with my academic advisor.
Connect with your academic advisor to walk through your program, courses, and any questions you might have.
If you like, you can download the New Student Checklist to keep track of your progress of these steps.
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.
Here are a few resources you may need as you begin your time with the College of Professional Studies.
Accepted Student Checklist
Refer to the Accepted Student Checklist for an outline of how to prepare for your first semester.
Academic Calendar
Refer to the Academic Calendar for term/semester start dates, registration, and more.
Online Financial Planners
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
| Last name | Planner | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A-CN | Brian Ingalls | 401-598-2985 |
| CO-GOL | Jenny Winkler Richards | 401-598-1898 |
| GOM-LD | Stacy Bateni | 401-598-1591 |
| LE-O | Rayanne Enos | 401-598-4927 |
| P-SM | Marybeth Dempsey | 401-598-1922 |
| SN-Z | Michelle Doss | 401-598-5189 |
ONLINE DOCTORAL STUDENTS
| Planner | Phone |
|---|---|
| Michelle Doss | 401-598-5189 |
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm EST
Offices are closed on Friday during the summer months (mid-May-early August)
Online Student Course & Academic Resources (OSCAR)
The Online Student Course & Academic Resources (OSCAR) module is available to all students in ulearn. This free course helps student navigate their online degree program. Students can find information on financial planning, academic advising, online course navigation, registration, and more. Visit ulearn to explore OSCAR.
Student Academic Advisors
Your online academic advisor will reach out to you throughout your time at JWU, but if you need to contact them directly:
Jessica Rounds
Manager of Academic Advising/Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5123
Felicia Mastrobuono
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5227
Gary Rabinowitz
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5258
Harry Ryan, Jr.
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5363
*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].
Every new JWU CPS student is required to complete the SmarterMeasure Readiness Assessment. This quick online assessment tool can help you identify where you may need to build your skills and develop strategies for success. Here’s how to get started.
Take the New Student Readiness Assessment:
- Log in as First Time User on the JWU College of Professional Studies SmarterMeasure site.
- Username: jwostudent
- Password: success
- Enter your personal information, and click Save & Continue.
- Follow the prompts to the assessment.
The assessment may take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. When you have finished, you will immediately receive your results. (Your results will also be sent via email.) Review the results to see areas of opportunity—your academic advisor will also reach out to discuss your assessment.