Skip to main content
  • Call Now
  • Request Info
  • Menu

Search form

  • JWU Main Site
  • jwuLink
  • Apply Now
  • Hide nav
  • Request Info
  • 1.855.598.1881

JWU

  • Academics
    Academics
    Academics Home Academic Calendar Online Catalog and Student Handbook On-Campus Programs
    • Business
      • BS – Accounting
      • BS – Advertising & Marketing Communications
      • Doctor of Business Administration
      • BS – Business Studies
      • BS – Digital Marketing & Social Media
      • BS – Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
      • BS – Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
      • BS - Marketing
      • BSBA – Business Administration
      • BSBA – Entrepreneurship
      • BSBA – Human Resource Management
      • BSBA – International Business
      • BSBA – Management
      • BSBA – Operations & Supply Chain Management
      • BSBA – Enterprise Risk Management
      • MS – Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development
      • MS - Finance
      • AS – Business Administration
      • Accounting
      • BS – Finance
      • Business Communication
      • Communication for Change
      • Foundational Operations & Supply Chain Management
      • MS – Operations & Project Management
      • Operations & Supply Chain Management
      • Technical Writing & Editing
    • MBA
      • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
      • MBA – Finance
      • MBA – Hospitality
      • MBA – Human Resource Management
      • MBA – Information Security/Assurance
      • MBA – Organizational Psychology
      • MBA – Operations & Supply Chain Management
      • MBA – Organizational Leadership
      • MBA – Nonprofit Management
      • MBA – Sport Leadership
      • MBA – General (One Year)
      • MBA – Global Fashion Merchandising Management
      • MBA – Project Management
    • Criminal Justice
      • MS – Criminal Justice
      • MPA – Criminal Justice
    • Culinary
      • BS – Baking & Pastry Arts & Food Service Management
      • MS – Food Safety
      • BS – Culinary Arts & Food Service Management
      • Professional Craft Brewing
      • BS – Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
      • BS – Food Industry Compliance Management
    • Engineering
    • Health Science
      • BS – Public Health
      • Public Health
      • Sports Nutrition
    • Hospitality
      • BS – Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
      • BS – Food Industry Compliance Management
      • BS – Hospitality Management
      • BS – Hotel & Lodging Management
      • BS – Residential Hospitality Management
      • BS – Sports, Entertainment, Event – Management
      • BS – Tourism & Hospitality Management
      • MBA – Hospitality
      • MS - Hospitality Management
      • MS – Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development
      • MS – Sport Leadership
      • Food Compliance
      • Hospitality
      • Quality Assurance in Hospitality
    • HR Management
      • BSBA - Human Resource Management
      • MBA - Human Resource Management
      • MS – Human Resource Management
    • Liberal Studies
      • BS – Liberal Studies
    • Nonprofit Management
      • Nonprofit Management
      • MS – Nonprofit Management
      • MPA – Nonprofit Management
      • MBA - Nonprofit Managment
    • Psychology
      • BS – Psychology
      • MBA – Organizational Psychology
      • MS – Organizational Psychology
    • Public Administration
      • MPA – General
      • MPA – Criminal Justice
      • MPA – Nonprofit Management
      • MPA – Homeland Security
      • MPA – Human Resource Management
    • Political Science
      • BS - Political Science
    • Sport Administration
      • BS – Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
      • MBA – Sport Leadership
      • MS – Sport Leadership
    • Technology
      • BS – Computer Science
      • BS – Digital Marketing & Social Media
      • MBA – Information Security/Assurance
      • MS - Data Analytics
      • MS – Instructional Design & Technology
    • Sociology
      • BA - Sociology
  • Admissions
    Admissions
    JWU Admissions
    • Admissions Home
    • Undergraduate Admissions
    • Apply Online
    • Graduate Admissions
    • Transfer Students
    • Doctoral Admissions
    • On-Campus Admissions
    • International Admissions
    • Career Coach
    • Returning Students
    • Tuition and Fees
    • JWU Military
  • Financial Aid
    Financial Aid
    JWU Financial Aid
    • Financial Aid Home
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Scholarships and Grants
    • Military Benefits
  • Student Services
    Student Services
    JWU Student Services
    • Student Services Home
    • Academic Calendar
    • Career Resources
    • Academic Resources
    • Commencement
    • Technical Resources
  • Corporate Partnerships
    Corporate Partnerships
  • Blog
    Blog
  • About
    About
    About JWU
    • About JWU Online Home
    • Read Student Testimonials
    • Tour an Online Classroom
    • Two JWU Grads, One MBA Journey
    • Learn from Experienced Faculty
    • Meet Our Team
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Discover the JWU Difference
    • JWU Athletics
    • Attend a Virtual Open House
    • Video Library
    • Priorities Survey for Online Learners
  • Apply Now
    Apply Now
  • jwuLink
    jwuLink
  • JWU Main Site
    JWU Main Site

You are here

JWU Online > Blog > Questions From the Road: Earning Your Degree at JWU Online
Career Catalyst

Welcome to Career Catalyst, our blog featuring helpful continuing education and career-related articles written by our faculty and staff. From study and motivation tips to career planning and interview techniques, we cover it all. Make sure to check back regularly, because we’re always posting new articles designed to help you get more out of your education and career.

Follow Us
  • RSS
  • Facebook
  • Google Plus
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • PinInterest

Questions From the Road: Earning Your Degree at JWU Online

search_icon

Search

mail_icon

Subscribe

 

Questions From the Road: Earning Your Degree at JWU Online

May 24th, 2019
by Ricky Carchedi

The workers sat in even rows, all intently absorbing information from the presenter who was standing at a podium next to the presentation screen. Pens and notebooks in hand, everyone feverishly took notes on each passing slide. The topic they were studying was much different from the usual day-to-day business.

This was the scene at Medtronic, a medical technology company located in Mansfield, MA, where 50-plus employees gathered last week to learn more about their tuition benefits and connect with visiting universities on how to take the steps to go back to school. A demographically mixed group of people attended the event and represented all walks of life, backgrounds, levels of previous education, and roles held within in the company. However, they all had one thing in common: they knew they wanted a degree and they needed help to get started.

All of the university representatives had between three and five minutes to pitch their institution and program offerings to the room. In order to differentiate myself from every other school in attendance, I did my best to help paint the picture of what JWU Online is and what we do for students:

JWU Online is grounded in the 100-year history of Johnson & Wales University.
We have a full team of admissions & student service professionals housed right in Providence, RI — come visit!
We offer degree programs aligned with industry needs in business, education, human resources, project management, health science, nonprofit management, public administration, and more.
Online learning allows you the flexibility to do your work on your schedule.
We are the official education partner of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden. Go Bruins!

When it came time for the Q&A portion of the event, the crowd sat awkwardly silent. Then someone broke the ice by asking a question we hear all of the time: “Do I need to take the GRE to go to graduate school?” (Answer: Not at JWU!)

That one question turned into two and then four until the room was buzzing with conversation between admissions representatives and people eager to be students. Here is a snapshot of some of the questions asked by employees at this event:

How do I know which program to pursue?

Great question! First, congratulations on taking the first step towards a degree. Asking the first question is sometimes the hardest step. It is important to select a program that compliments your strengths and interests, and will help you build on a career. Here are some suggestions on how to find the right program for you:

  • Talk to your manager/supervisor: Have a conversation with your manager or supervisor about your plans to obtain a degree. They can provide insight into the type of educational training that can help you succeed within your company.
  • Check out Career Coach: Career Coach is an online tool that allows you to explore career paths and degree programs. It also provides statistics on job demand and estimated salaries.
  • Review the Bureau of Labor Statistics website: If you are looking to change fields, make sure you choose one that has job potential with the salary range you are looking for.
  • Do a little research: Explore Indeed.com or Glassdoor.com and find a job description that really excites you. Look at the qualifications and education preferences the company is looking for.

I’ve been out of school for a long time…does that matter?

Absolutely not! It is never too late to complete an online degree. Online programs are intuitive and designed to meet the needs of people with busy schedules. Have you ever taken courses at other institutions? If so, send us your transcripts! We will work our hardest to make sure we maximize all of your previously earned credit regardless of when you last enrolled.

Do you accept credit from community colleges?

Of course! Many of our undergraduate students are transferring in courses from community college. This is a terrific pathway for completing a bachelor’s degree. It is very common to hear from students that they started their academic career at a community college and had to stop because of (insert life event here). Online programs like JWU Online are designed to help these individuals get on the path to a degree.

Am I too old for an online degree?

This is often the most difficult question to ask for some prospective students. Fear of being the oldest in the class or the idea that obtaining a degree has an age limit. The average age of our students is 31 but the range spans 40 years. Online learning requires students to have a certain level of experience in order to relate to the course material. The more experience you have, the greater the contribution you make to the online classroom. It sounds cliché, but it really is never too late to obtain an online degree.

Do I have to enroll in Fall?

Many people are accustomed to the traditional admissions schedule: Apply in late fall. Wait. Wait. Wait. Then receive a letter in the mail in early spring alerting you to your academic fate. Unlike traditional admissions, JWU Online reviews applications and enrolls student year-round. The application take about 10 minutes (yes, 10 minutes!). We will even obtain your transcripts from your previous institutions to help streamline the process. Did I mention that it’s also free!?

If you have a question about getting the process started or just want to talk with someone about the idea of going back to school, contact our admissions team and we’ll walk you through it every step of the way. It sounds cliché but the only stupid question is the one you never ask.
Reach out today to learn how you can start on your degree: call 855-JWU-1881 or email [email protected]. You can also fill out the “Request Info” form on this page.

Blog Categories: 
Online Learning
May 24th, 2019
by Ricky Carchedi
Back to Blog
next
Next Post

Careers of the Future, Today: SEO Analyst

Read More >
prev
Previous Post

Dressbarn To Shut Doors as Retail Faces Monumental Shift

Read More >
Featured Blogs

What is a DBA Degree (and Why Should You Earn One)?

January 15th, 2021 – For business professionals who are looking to give themselves a competitive edge, an advanced degree... Read More

7 Ways to Prepare for Your Post-Grad Career

January 14th, 2021 – Graduating from an undergraduate program is a huge achievement! But as graduation inches closer, many... Read More

Want Job Security? Consider These 8 Careers

January 14th, 2021 – Could the job of your dreams also be a job with a steady paycheck, even when the economy is at its... Read More

Fall 2020 Dean's List Announced

January 8th, 2021 – The Johnson & Wales University College of Online Education is pleased to announce our summer term... Read More

COVID Chronicles: Is It Safe To Eat Out?

December 18th, 2020 – JWU professors, like students, are experiencing the “new normal” during the global pandemic, COVID-19... Read More

Older Stories
Ricky Carchedi's picture
AuthorRicky Carchedi
Ricky Carchedi joined the JWU Online team in August of 2018 and serves as Director of Online Admission. His higher education experience includes recruiting, marketing and communications, undergraduate and graduate admissions, project management, and call center management. Outside of JWU, you can find Ricky on the golf course, searching for rare Hot Wheels cars (for his 1-year old son), and watching Netflix documentaries.
  • Now accepting applications
  • Apply now
  • Admissions

Career Coach

Continue to Career Coach

You are now leaving Johnson & Wales’ (JWU) site and going to a site not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or availability of any site other than our own.The information provided on the site is provided by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). EMSI has indicated to us the information provided is fair and reasonable. We do not make any representations or warranties, nor do we accept liability or responsibility, as to the accuracy or use of the information.  Additional links may also be provided, including those relating to employment opportunities. 

You are responsible for performing due diligence, such as ensuring the listings are for actual jobs and that your private and personal information are protected, when using or relying on information from any site.

 

Johnson & Wales University
115 Cedar St.
Providence, RI 02903
855.598.1881

© 2020 Johnson & Wales University
Privacy Policy  Nondiscrimination Policy

 

  • Contact Us
  • Accreditation & Approvals
  • Online Student Consumer Information
  • Catalogs
  • Handbooks
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
Back to top