Partnership
ProStart
Kickstart Your JWU Degree with ProStart
Have you taken part in ProStart programs at your high school? If so, you may be able to get up to a full semester of JWU credit for most CFIT and Hospitality majors — read on for details.
JWU and ProStart have recently established a pathway that allows incoming students who have earned the ProStart Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management program’s Certificate of Achievement to earn up to a full semester of credits at JWU.
To earn these credits, you must submit the ProStart Agreement Form before July 15, 2026. We will then notify you via email if your ProStart experiences qualify for this program.
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College of Food Innovation & Technology
- Applied Food Science (B.S.)
- Baking & Pastry Arts (A.S.)
- Baking & Pastry Arts (B.S.)
- Culinary Arts (A.S.)
- Culinary Arts (B.S.)
- Culinary Nutrition (B.S.)
- Culinary Science & Product Development (B.S.)
- Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship (B.S.)
College of Hospitality Management
- Food & Beverage Industry Management 2+2 (B.S.)
- Hospitality Management (A.S.)
- Hospitality Management (4-year B.S.)
How the Credit Is Applied
Students may receive up to one full semester of credit (13 credits), including:
- Intermediate Internship or free electives (9 semester credits): This “prior learning” credit may be granted upon review of submitted COA, work experience reflection and work experience checklist for the required 400 work hours done as part of the COA.
- FSM1165 The Food Safety Manager (one semester credit): This credit may be granted for successful completion of ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification OR the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) Food Safety Manager certification.
- CUL1210 Breakfast & Lunch Café (3 semester credits): If you have successfully completed the ProStart COA, you are are also eligible to request — at no charge — the written and practical challenge exam for the culinary foundation class, Breakfast & Lunch Café (CUL1210). Those who successfully pass the exam at 70% or better will be granted 3 credits for the class, which will count directly toward degree requirements or will be substituted for other relevant degree requirements.
Contact
If you have questions about the ProStart partnership, contact College of Food Innovation & Technology Dean Jason Evans by email.
