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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 November 15, 2025 may be eligible for the JWU Early Visit Grant. This $5,000 award is renewable for four years.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

 

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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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Virtual Experiences

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Virtual Interactive Tour

Experience a virtual tour of the JWU Charlotte Campus at any time! Learn about our high-tech lab spaces, 33,000-square-foot Student Center, on-campus residence halls and more.

Chat with an Admissions Rep

Our Admissions Reps are available to answer your questions! Get in touch via phone or email to find out about academic programs, life on campus, application requirements and more.

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.

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Parking & Directions

Visitors are welcome to park at the Cedar Street Parking Deck, accessed from the Doubletree Hotel. 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. 

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Where to Stay in Charlotte, N.C.

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