College of Culinary Arts About Johnson & Wales University: Are you ready to shape your future? For more than 95 years, Johnson & Wales University has been helping students like you achieve career success — not just for that first job out of college, but for a lifetime. What Makes JWU Different? We're a private, nonprofit institution with accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. But we’re so much more. JWU has been a recognized career education leader since 1914, thanks to our unique academic approach that combines hands-on work experience, practical skills and community service. Students Come First We’ve grown to four campuses and 17,000 students. But we’ve never lost sight of your need for a personalized education, with faculty mentors who work closely with you to bring your industry to life. Career-Focused Education Our definition of career success isn’t one size fits all. We help you set your professional goals, and build the job-ready knowledge and skills employers identify as essential. 4 Campuses, One University You’ll get the same quality JWU education and rich student life at our Providence, North Miami, Denver and Charlotte campuses. But each one is uniquely positioned to connect you with internships and professional opportunities that best fit your career goals. Transforming Our Campuses, One Building at a Time Over the past 5 years, JWU has invested $115 million to make strategic improvements to our four campuses. A look at our physical transformation. Providence JWU has revitalized close to 100 acres of waterfront alongside our Harborside Campus, providing a stunning natural setting and a range of environmental and recreational benefits to the community. The campus' newest focal point, the 82,000-square-foot Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence showcases stunning views of Narragansett Bay and is designed as the nation's first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified culinary lab. Other recent developments at Harborside include the Grace Welcome Center, which serves as the new home of culinary and graduate admissions, and the JWU Urban Coastal Greenway, a public walkway and open green space that connects our campus to the Narragansett Bay shoreline. In 2008, the transformation of the former Rolo Manufacturing Building into the Downcity Campus’ Student Services Center (left top) was recognized by the Providence Preservation Society as an "extraordinary and positive contribution to the livability and urban fabric of Providence."