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Undergraduate

Students who have graduated high school, may have attended college already for some courses, and are looking for the traditional college degree and experience. Learn more about undergraduate requirements or begin your application below.

NEW: JWU now offers a 90-credit, three-year bachelor’s degree program on our Providence campus. Fall 2025 applicants can choose a three-year option on both the Common App (Providence) and the JWU App. Three-year bachelor’s degree options will be offered only for the following majors: Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design and Hospitality Management.

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Graduate

Students interested in advanced degrees. Learn more about our on-campus or hybrid online/on-campus Graduate programs. If you’re interested in a fully online graduate program, visit JWU Online. Learn more about our graduate requirements.

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Online Education

Interested in an online certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree? Visit JWU Online’s application.

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Undergraduate Application Options

We offer several ways to apply — choose the one that works for you! 

Note: Students who wish to apply for a three-year bachelor’s degree can do so on any application for the Providence Campus.

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

First-Year Students: When setting up an account, please be sure to use a personal (non-high school) email.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines 

Fall Deadlines For U.S. Domestic and International Undergraduate Applicants

Application Deadline Decision Notification
Early Action 1
 November 17 Early December
Early Action 2 January 15 Early February
International Regular (Rolling) June 1 Within 2 weeks of complete submission
Domestic Regular (Rolling) July 15 Within 2 weeks of complete submission
International Transfer April 15 (priority)
June 1 (final)		 Within 2 weeks of complete submission
Domestic Transfer April 15 (priority)
July 15 (final)		 Within 2 weeks of complete submission
International Applicants for Spring Semester Start
(First Year and Transfer)		 October 1 Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission
Domestic Applicants for Spring Semester Start
(First Year and Transfer)		 December 1 Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission

Early Action is a non-binding application program open to all applicants (first year and transfer).
Admissions may choose to extend these deadlines.

Graduate Application Options

We offer both in-person and online graduate programs — choose the one that works for you! 

In-Person

For international students, the fall deadline is June 1 and the spring deadline is October 1.

Online

Programs with External Applications 

The programs listed below use unique applications. For all other graduate programs, please apply using the links on the left.


Links & Helpful Hints

  • Need help? Email us with any questions.
  • Have your high school and previous college info handy. (Note: The JWU online application will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.)
  • Learn more about our requirements and deadlines for our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Check out our full list of academic programs and, if applicable, include the program of your choice on the application.
  • Already started your application? You can return to your application any time.