Accepted Students
Congratulations and welcome to Johnson & Wales Online! 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.
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
After your Intent To Enroll form is received, you will receive detailed instructions on account set up from your admissions associate to your personal email on file. Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to receive the instructions on setting up your account. 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 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
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
Order Textbooks
Textbooks are typically available three to four weeks before class starts. If you qualify for a book voucher, you will recieve an email to your Wildcat account around this time.
You can order online, directly from the JWU Bookstore. When ordering, you use find your textbooks by using your JNumber or the name of your course.
Complete the New Student Online Orientation
Schedule a Welcome Call With Your Academic Advisor
Connect with your academic advisor 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 online orientation course that must be completed before the first day of the start of the sesssion. The orientation goes over navigating the online classroom, as well as important skills for all online students. To complete the orientation, follow these steps:
- Log into ulearn: Access to the orientation is in ulearn. Directions to create your student account and log into ulearn will be in a previously-sent email. You should access the orientation on a laptop or desktop and not on a phone. Please note, Chromebooks are not compatible with the orientation.
- Complete all modules: Please note that orientation should not take more than 2 hours total and does not need to be completed in one sitting.
- Submit the final questionnaire: At the end of the orientation, please be sure to complete the final questionnaire. Your record of completion of orientation will not be marked until you submit this questionnaire.
Here are a few resources you may need as you begin your time with JWU Online.
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, LE-O | 401-598-4927 | |
B-BE, P-SM | 401-598-1922 | |
BF-BR, SN-Z | 401-598-5189 | |
BS-CA, GOM-LD | 401-598-1591 | |
CB-GOL | 401-598-1898 |
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)
YOUR DEDICATED Academic Advisors
Your online academic advisor will reach out to you throughout your time at JWU, but if you need to contact them directly:
Saly Malangone
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-2489
Felicia Mastrobuono
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5227
Christopher Oroszko
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-2488
Gary Rabinowitz
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5258
Jessica Rounds
Online Academic Advisor
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm*
401-598-5123
*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].
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: Students may 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.