Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus

I would not recommend Johnson and Wales. In my opinion the tuition costs were not justified in the training I received. My instructors were knowable in their fields, but did not convey that knowledge well in a classroom setting. In fact, one instructor informed our class that the burn out rate in the culinary field is very high and the rewards very low. He mentioned that he was much happier being an instructor rather than an active chef … not something I liked to hear when trying to enter the culinary profession. I feel I would have saved money and received more training by just working in a restaurant getting paid to learn my craft. I also found a lack of aid and resources finding a job. I now realize that having an expensive framed degree hanging on my wall was not worth what I paid. Live and learn I guess.

I think it’s crazy that local guides can give reviews when they know nothing about the experience of actually going to the college. Johnson & Wales was the worst choice I ever could have made in a college, which is really sad knowing I chose this school in honor of my grandfather who went here, and passed away right before getting to see me go to college. Professors are the only good part of the school. All the other workers who work in the offices, the actual people who run the school as a whole - a literal joke. The entire school is a joke. Student loans? Not worth it. This is a school that does not care about its students like it portrays that it does. Do not waste your time, you can get a better education and a better college experience probably at any. other. school.

Johnson and Wales University is awesome. My time there was great and insightful. I was very involved. I was a RA and an Orientation Leader. Being able to interact with the students on the level was amazing. My professors were very helpful in my journey as well. I loved the school so much that I just had to apply to the Graduate Program. The Graduate Program has also been wonderful. I would recommend this school to everyone. I have already been doing so.

I decided to go back to school, after 20 years, for my second Master’s degree. I needed a school that provided flexibility for full time working professionals. In my job I travel 50% of the time, so on-line was my only option however I needed to attend a school that was “bricks and mortar”. Johnson and Wales University gave me this and more. I was so nervous because I was not familiar or ever experienced an on-line class. I'm a person who gets energy from people and from face to face interactions. I must say, I was surprised that I felt connected with my classmates and with my professors. I’m being supported and can really get to know the people in my class. I have six more classes to complete to receive my MBA and I am motivated to complete my degree by December of 2016. I feel I will be able to accomplish this because of the outstanding and supportive professors that help us achieve our goals. I highly recommend Johnson and Wales University, in particular the on-line campus.

As far as general education classes go, they are good. However, the professors in the computer science department are fantastic! They are all industry professionals who know what they are doing. They expect you to work, but are understanding and attentive when you need help. I truly feel that my hard work and dedication are rewarded here instead of being brushed aside. I can't speak for the Harborside classes as I have never taken them. But, the Downcity campus is lively, and serves as a beautiful backdrop for what is a great school.

I Would not recommend! This school is money high priced and money crazy and not really ethnical friendly school. They don’t really treat everyone that equal unless your in culinary!! Then Marybeth Dempsey be holding students funds and sometimes writing wrong invoices to students so they can be charged extra.

Learning alot here. Our instructors are people with MANY years of experience. It's definitely hard work, but it's oh so worth it.

I have been in my program at Johnson & Wales for about three semesters now. I like the idea of trimesters because it allows me as a non-traditional student to be able to complete the program in less time than with the traditional semester program. I like the fact the professors are so knowledgeable and very helpful should you need additional assistance with assignments. Although most professors are strict about deadline dates, there are some who will work with you while you deal with the demands of life, taking care of family, work and going to school full time. I recommend that you rent the books as much as possible. I don't believe that they are always worth the purchase since publishers change editions so often. I have been caught in situations where the book I got was too new and the professor was using an older version of the book and there were differences. Overall I have had a great experience at JWU and I am looking forward to graduation in May 2016.

To start off, the academics or classes you take are more like ones in high school you take. It doesn't make it interesting unless you are in a special major such as culinary, equine, robotics, or something of that nature. The culinary classes I was in were something. Definitely had ups and downs but it may not be worth it since some skills you learn may never be used again. Your grandmother can probably be a better instructor. Now the living situations, the dorms are alright. It is difficult to live with others since you want them to revolve around your schedule but you also have to revolve around theirs. I always had bad roommates. You know ones that stay up late (up till 2 in the morning), snore, drink, smoke weed in the room, etc. It is probably just me that I can't live with others. You can change rooms but there have been less and less dorm rooms over the years. The worst part is that when you pick your room, you are given a random time to schedule. Best bet is to have the least amount of roommates as possible and having a private bathroom in your room. Don't want to be sharing the bathrooms and showers with hundreds of other people (bring some sandals and/or slippers). The dining situation kind of blows. For a school known for a culinary program, you could cook something better. There are less dining halls than when I started. The only option for breakfast is Starbucks. Lunch and Dinner is okay. Two dining options include all you can eat which is great. The menu changes every meal but you will see the same menu items a few weeks later. Everything also closes early on the weekends. Obviously, you don't want to spend so much money on take-out and delivery so best bet is get your food from a dining hall before it closes. The meal plan can be managed. You got either 7, 10, 14, or 18 meals a week. Each plan comes with flex which is a certain amount of dollars you can spend at the dining halls if you don't want a full meal or something that isn't part of a meal swipe. Best go with 10 or 14 meals a week.

My JWU experience: The professors are not organized, the academics are not the best (hence its focus being on culinary), and the student population is infatuated with parties. If your college experience is less about a meaningful degree and more concerned with how many parties you can go to while maintaining a B+ or B, then this is the university for you!

I have been attending Johnson & Wales since December 2014, I am an online graduate student studying for my M.B.A. I always feel very helped and appreciated while taking classes and even through the admissions process. JWU is a great school …

This has been an awesome journey! I was nervous about starting my masters, and online made me even more anxious BUT I do not regret it at all!! The classes have been great. I really enjoy the text books, I have kept them all and plan on …

Currently working on my MBA while being enrolled in the 4 plus 1 program. I have learned a lot here at JWU while pursuing my undergrad. The professors are very helpful and the school of online learning has made it easier for me to complete …

Amazing school. I wouldn’t be where I am today without JWU. Faculty & staff truly dedicate themselves to students success and life after graduation. The opportunities I’ve had are because of the vastly known reputation and respect for this …

I miss it!! 😭😭 Graduated Nov '19 (the last fall term with trimesters). …

I am rating this college solely based upon our experience as a Post 9/11 GI Bill family. This is the only school that I know of that takes the scholarships and grants it gave to our daughter and applied them toward tuition. If you know …

I transferred to Johnson and Wales University the beginning of this year and I have loved every ounce of my experience as an online student. From the beginning, the staff and faculty has displayed nothing but hospitality towards me. The …

Not only did I love my entire undergrad experience at JWU Charlotte I am currently enrolled in the online MBA program and love it. It is very manageable for busy working professionals and I really feel like the content of the courses is …

Went here for undergrad and now graduate school. I started at the Norfolk campus (which is no longer open) and transferred to Providence. While most of my experiences here were positive and eye-opening, I did have a few negative ones too. …

I graduated from J&W with a Bachelor in Hotel-, Restaurant- and Institutional Management and attended the very selective M.B.A. Honors program in International Business Management. Specifically the graduate program was quiet challenging, …