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An in-person tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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.

family taking tour of jwu charlotte

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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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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four culinary students walking through the city of Charlotte, NC

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!


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.

group of girls taking a tour of Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus

Virtual Experiences


Plan Your Campus Visit

Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø discount:


303 S. Church Street, Charlotte


132 E. Trade Street, Charlotte


237 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte


222 E. Third Street, Charlotte

The Charlotte city skyline at sunset