Enrollment Verification

For the purposes of financial aid and verification of enrollment, a student is considered enrolled in the semester by the census date if they are in attendance by the third class meeting for 16 week courses, or by the second meeting for classes or labs that meet only once per week or run for less than 16 weeks. For online courses, a student is considered enrolled by the census date if they complete the first stated assignment or activity by the due date. If students do not meet these criteria, they will be withdrawn without academic penalty from the course (i.e., as never attended) and, when appropriate, issued a tuition adjustment in accordance with the Tuition and Fees Credit Policy.

Students may print their own enrollment certificates conveniently and easily via jwuLink. The official provider of enrollment certification for the university is the National Student Clearinghouse. Enrollment data is reported to the clearinghouse approximately every 45 days. If a student has registered late, this information may not be reported until the submission of the next file.

National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

Johnson & Wales University has authorized the NSC to provide degree and certificates of enrollment verification. This service is offered at no cost to students through the NSC in cooperation with Johnson & Wales University and is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including holidays, for immediate assistance. This verification provides enrollment status only. It does not provide information on specific courses taken or grades received; courses and grades are indicated on a university transcript.

The enrollment certificate will provide details on whether a student is enrolled full time, half time or less than half time for the current semester or for a total enrollment history at the university. Certifications can be used for insurance purposes, military ID cards, student loans, scholarships, prospective employment and all other services that require proof of being enrolled at the university. Each certification that the National Student Clearinghouse supplies is an official university document.

Third Parties

Johnson & Wales has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as our agent for all verification of student enrollment and awarded degrees. Third parties must use the Clearinghouse. Please visit Student Clearinghouse or contact them by phone at 703-742-4200.

The university began submitting data to the National Student Clearinghouse in September 1999.

How to Obtain an Enrollment Certificate

1. Go to: jwuLink 〉Academic page
2. Locate: Enrollment Certificate
3. You will be directed to the National Student Clearinghouse site where you will be able to perform the following functions:
   • Print a certificate enrollment to be forwarded to health insurer, housing provider, credit issuer, or other student services provider. (An official Certification of Enrollment will be available from the Clearinghouse on approximately the TENTH class day of the semester.)
   • View the enrollment information on file with National Student Clearinghouse.
   • View the student loan deferment notifications that the Clearinghouse has provided to loan holders (lenders and guarantors).
   • View the proof(s) of enrollment that the Clearinghouse has provided to health insurers and other providers of student services or products.