Deciding where to earn your degree is a big decision. That’s why we’ve put together a list of reasons why Johnson & Wales University Online is the best place for you to pursue your degree.
1. Program Offerings
Ranging from the certificate to doctoral level, our diverse array of program offerings gives you the chance to find the program that best fits your needs — whether you’re considering a career change or looking to advance a skill.
Grace Pericolo, Associate Director of Enrollment Management, notes, “At JWU Online, our admissions team is here to support prospective students every step of the way — from exploring program options to navigating the application process and getting registered for your first courses. We offer personalized guidance and are always available to answer any questions you may have. Our goal is to make applying to JWU Online a smooth, stress-free experience.”
Explore all our program offerings here, or view them by degree level:
2. Asynchronous Learning
Balancing family, work and your personal life while earning your degree can be difficult. At JWU Online, our courses are delivered in an asynchronous format, meaning students are not required to sign on for their courses at a specific date or time. This flexibility offers you the opportunity to complete your work at your own pace. We’ve even created a recommended course schedule that can help you stay on track.
“Personally, it’s been hard for me to go to school, hold two jobs and also parent my son. But my son inspired me to go back to school and fueled my drive to keep going to earn the master’s degree. At the same time, as a parent I didn’t want to take time away from him. The online master’s program was flexible enough for me to be able to give my son the time that he needed, even while working and going to school.” ~ Emmeline Orellana, ‘24 Master of Public Administration
3. Dedicated Academic Advisors
At JWU Online, you’ll have a dedicated academic advisor who works with you from enrollment through graduation. They serve as a guide to help you reach your academic goals, which includes helping you learn how to navigate the ulearn online classroom, relating your coursework to career goals and more!
Throughout your academic journey, your dedicated academic advisor will consistently check in with you with important reminders, dates and answers to any questions you may have. Their assistance and guidance provide a valuable resource for JWU Online students.
“Our advising team builds meaningful relationships with their students and collaborates with them to develop academic goals that are unique to that student,” notes Matthew O’Brien, Director of Student Services. “They ensure every student feels connected to the JWU community, including those who are not located near a campus. Advisors understand the individual challenges of online learning and provide students with resources and strategies to support their learning and help them succeed.”
4. Student Services
We’re proud to offer a range of student services designed to help support online students. From your designated academic advisor and writing support to academic tutoring and career resources, our student services can help you throughout your academic journey. Examples of our student services include:
- Academic Tutoring – Through tutor.com, students will have 24/7 access to professional tutoring where you can receive assistance on any assignment you may be struggling with.
- Writing Support – The Writing Specialists assist students in various stages of the writing process including understanding the assignment and getting started, brainstorming, outlining/organizing, drafting, revising and citation formatting in both APA and MLA.
- Quantitative Support – Our JWU Online Quantitative Specialists are available to help you with additional support in math, accounting, finance and Excel.
- jwuLink – a student-based platform where students can connect with classmates, access resources and stay up to date on recent news.
Explore all our student services here.
5. Scholarship Opportunities
Whether you’re returning to school or are just beginning your journey in higher education, we want to help support you. We highly recommend exploring our scholarship opportunities, including the JWU Academic Scholarship, Graduate Success Scholarship and Wildcat Alumni Scholarship, to see how we can make college more affordable for you.
If you have questions regarding financial aid or scholarship and/or grant eligibility, contact our Online Student Financial Planners who will be more than happy to discuss your options.
6. Generous Transfer Credits
Have you previously earned credits that you are looking to apply toward your degree? We welcome new transfers each term. “We understand that many of our students come to JWU Online with previous college experience,” states Pericolo. “Our dedicated transfer team works closely with students to provide the maximum amount of previously earned credits. We provide fast transfer evaluations and help students map out an efficient path to graduation. We want to ensure students don’t waste time or money repeating courses.”
“For students who are curious about their transfer credits but don’t want to commit to applying to JWU yet, we do offer Express Transfer Evaluations for prospective students to see how their previously earned college credit can apply to a degree. Most evaluations are completed within 48 hours,” Pericolo notes.
* Please note that the 48-hour evaluation may not apply to every student. Once we have your transcript(s), most evaluations are completed within 48 hours. Credits from international schools may take longer to evaluate.
Take the Next Steps Towards Earning Your Degree at JWU Online
Johnson & Wales University Online offers a broad range of support for our students. From scholarship opportunities and student services to the flexible online format, JWU Online can help you achieve your academic goals. For more information about earning your degree with JWU Online, complete our Request Info form, call 855-JWU-1881 or email [email protected].