An in-person tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the JWU community, check out student life firsthand and explore the unique city of Charlotte. Explore the Wildcat Center, suite-style residence halls, multiple culinary labs and other exciting places on campus.

$5,000 RENEWABLE VISIT GRANT

Earn a grant for visiting campus! Incoming first-year students applying for the Spring or Fall 2026 semesters who visit by December 31, 2025 may be eligible for the JWU Early Visit Grant. This $5,000 award is renewable for four years.


Join Us on Campus

 

Guided Campus Tours 

Our guided tours provide you with an up-close look at where you’ll live, learn and enjoy all campus has to offer. Led by current students, you’ll get all the ins and outs of what it’s really like to be a Wildcat! Learn about our academic center, labs, residence halls and receive a brief presentation.

Book Your Campus Tour

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Upcoming Events

 

Career Explorations®

Explore a variety of careers focused on food innovation, culinary arts and baking & pastry arts this summer. Over the course of two days (July 15-17), you’ll experience life at JWU firsthand. You’ll stay on campus for two nights. The program includes housing, all meals, instructional materials and activities.

Register for the experience

 

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CFIT 101

Join us to explore what makes our College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) stand out. Attend a live culinary demo, hear from students, and take an optional campus tour!

Register for April 26


Group Visits

Are you an educator interested in scheduling a group tour? We are excited to offer group visits for high school students! We are currently full for the 24-25 academic year. Please check back in August for our fall requests.

Request Your Group Tour

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Plan Your Campus Visit

JWU Campus Map

Download the map to get familiar with our Charlotte campus before your visit. Discover where academic buildings, admissions, athletics, parking, residence halls and safety & security are located.

Download Campus Map

Parking & Directions

Visitors are welcome to park at the Cedar Street Parking Deck, accessed from the Maple. Bring your tickets to the Admissions Center to be validated. Address: 895 W. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202. 

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Nearby Dining

Grab some food at one of Charlotte’s nearby eateries, with many owned or operated by JWU alumni. From Southern soul food to family-style Italian to farm-to-table, there are plenty of places to eat in the Queen City. 

Find Places to Eat


Where to Stay in Charlotte, N.C.

The following hotels offer a JWU discount:

Kimpton Tryon Park
303 S. Church Street, Charlotte

Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 E. Trade Street, Charlotte

Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center
237 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte

Hilton Charlotte Uptown
222 E. Third Street, Charlotte

Explore More Charlotte Hotels

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