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Reputation:
Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales has
developed an international reputation for excellence
in instruction, faculty and facilities. Today, Johnson
& Wales hosts over 13,000 students from the 50
United States and over 90 countries. As America's
Career University, Johnson & Wales is the world's
leading educator in Hotel-Restaurant and Tourism Management,
as well as Culinary Arts. In addition, JWU also has
an outstanding College of Business. Graduates have
made careers in major hotels, restaurants and corporations
in the US and around the world.
www.jwu.edu
Providence,
Rhode Island, USA: since it's opening in
1914, Johnson & Wales University's first and largest
campus has been in Providence, Rhode Island, a dynamic
and growing city in southern New England. Providence
is one hour to Boston and 4 hours to New York by car.
Named
one of the "hot" places to live in the United
States by NEWSWEEK, Providence is a central point
of many world cultures with a hit new television series
in its name. Movie producers have been coming to Providence
in great numbers to shoot on location for movies such
as Amistad, Meet Joe Black, There's Something About
Mary, and Me, Myself and Ierene.
www.jwu.edu/florida
North
Miani, Florida, USA: Our campus in the
city of North Miami is another measure of our dramatic
growth in the past 25 years. With over 1.000 students,
this campus offers a new student library, computer
labs, state-of-the-art facilities, and student housing
built to accommodate a growing student population.
North
Miami provides a fantastic supply of gorgeous beaches.
Don't worry about snow in the Sunshine State; Florida's
near tropical climate delivers warm breezes along
its palm-lined beaches throughout the year. The vibrant
and varied nightlife of Fort Lauderdale is just minutes
away.
www.jwu.edu/charles
Charleston, South Carolina,
USA:
Known
as The Hospitality University of the South, Johnson
& Wales University's Charleston Campus now has
more than 1,400 students currently enrolled in a variety
of programs in the food service, hospitality and travel-tourism
areas. The University is housed in a five-story brick
building that was built in 1881 as part of reconstruction
following the Civil War.
Charleston
is known for its wealth of historic homes and plantations,
museums, and fine restaurants. The city's southern
charms, warm climate and reputation as a hospitality
destination offer the perfect combination for students
looking for a smaller campus with a wide exposure
to some of the best companies in the hospitality field.
www.jwu.edu/denver
Denver,
Colorado, USA: This campus is our newest
campus which opened in September 2000. On 30 beautiful
acres, our student union, dining center, athletic
facility, and newly renovated residence and academic
halls are in the midst of vibrant community, both
a tourist destination and a business center.
Denver
receives 300days of Sunshine a year (more than San
Diego and Miami) and has been named "2nd best
city in American to work and live" by Fortune
Magazine. In addition, Colorado is the US's 6th leading
tourist destination.
Practical
Education: The University's philosophy
emphasizes learning through real-life experiences
such as internships and co-ops, in addition to classroom
learning. For many years, the University has been
building relationships with some of the largest and
most respected companies around the world, including
Microsoft, Ford, Marriott Hotels, Sony, Disneyland,
New York Stock Exchange and more. Relationships such
as these with industry assist in making our graduates
more desirable job candidates when looking for jobs.
Accreditation:
Johnson & Wales University is regionally accreditated
by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges
(NEAS&C).
Admissions:
Requirements for international students include an
international application, complete evidence of financial
support, TOEFL score of 550 or 210 on the computerized
version, official higher secondary school transcripts
and diplomas, certificates and official examination
results certifying successful completion of higher
secondary education with English translation.
The
British GCE Advanced Level Examinations (grade A-E),
IB Examinations (4 or better, higher level), AP examinations
(3 or better) and CLEP (minimum recommended score)
are all recognized and granted advanced placement
credit for subjects which are applicable to the intended
major. All subject equivalencies are determined by
the appropriate academic departments based on a review
of the examination syllabus.
Housing:
Housing is provided in the University's comfortable
residence halls in and around Providence. A free shuttlebus
service is provided between residence halls and classrooms.
In addition, an international housing coordinator
assists students who are looking for off-campus apartments
in the local community.
On
arrival, a student will be picked up by a University
representative and taken to the International Retreat
Center located at the Johnson & Wales Inn. Such
students are allowed to stay two nights free-of-charge
at the Inn, while looking for permanent housing accommodations.
Schedule:
Three 11-week terms are scheduled: September,
December, March.
English
Language Institute: The University also
offers an English Language Program which not only
prepares students to enter their degree programs in
the University, but will also prove valuable in their
careers. The English Language Institute makes living
and going to school in America easier for you. Classes
in English as a Second Language (ESL) allow for the
easiest cultural and academic transition and prepare
you to do your best. Our ESL program allows you to
focus on the areas where you need the most improvement
while also allowing you to take REGULAR CLASSES
at the same time.
Why
Choose JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY? Three
main reasons - It's image as an international university,
the opportunity for practical experience, and the
variety of campus locations which meet the needs of
international students from all over the world.
What
they're Saying: "Critics who say
college doesn't prepare you for the REAL WORLD
haven't seen Johnson & Wales." - Newsweek
"We
have over 500 people working for us who have graduated
from Johnson & Wales. Whatever aspect of hospitality
a child is considering studying, I encourage them
to pursue it at Johnson & Wales."
- JW Marriott Jr., Chairman and CEO of Marriott International
"We've
hired Johnson & Wales students who are doing very
well in financial services and I've been impressed
at the overall programs that are offered to students."
- Fidelity Investments