New Students

Arrival and Meet & Greet/Class Registration

Fall 2024

Meet & Greet/Class Registration: Thursday August 15Classes begin: Wednesday August 21

Transportation options from the Airport to JSU:

Free Shuttle: Airport Shuttle Information

Shuttle:Groome Transportation (Shuttle Schedule)256-719-0469This shuttle stops/drops off in Oxford, Alabama – 30 minutes outside of Jacksonville.Transportation by another service will be needed from Oxford to Jacksonville.Taxi:Anniston Taxi 256-236-0687Jacksonville State University address is 700 Pelham Road N., Jacksonville, AL 36265Disclaimer:The International House & Programs at Jacksonville State University has listed the above transportation providers for information purposes only and will not be liable for any incident(s) arising from students using their services. In addition, those providers are not associated with Jacksonville State University and thus students using their services will be responsible for payment

We are excited to have you at Jacksonville State University this Fall 2024!

Thank you for indicating that you have received a Student Visa and that you plan to come to JSU this August! If your plans have changed, please email us at intlprog@jsu.edu.

Here are important next steps.

Here are important next steps.
PLEASE READ THIS TO THE END.

1. Book your Flights

Book your flight to arrive to Atlanta on August 1 or later. Do not arrive earlier than 30 days before the start of school. As for booking your flight, we recommend arriving on August 13 to have access to the free airport shuttle.


2. Housing

We require housing to be secured before you arrive at JSU. We highly recommend you live on campus for a minimum of one semester as off campus housing is difficult to acquire while still overseas.

Housing Registration

Apply and Pay your $200.00 housing deposit so you will have the best housing accommodations.

  • You are required to have secure housing before you arrive at JSU. There are no exceptions to this policy.
  • If you intend to live on-campus, you must complete the housing application right away.
  • If you plan to live off-campus, then you must file a housing exemption.
  • All first-time freshmen are required to live on-campus unless you are granted an exemption.
  • To get a housing exemption you will first need to apply for the Housing Application
  • You are required to have secure housing before you arrive at JSU. There are no exceptions to this policy.

3. Health Insurance

Jacksonville State University requires all international students to enroll in its university approved health coverage. No other coverage will be accepted.

Direct link to apply and pay for health insurance

  • You must provide your insurance confirmation LETTER (not the card) before you can enroll in your classes.
  • You will be required to purchase and show proof of insurance each semester (fall, spring & summer).
  • Please attach to the arrival notification.

4. Arrival

Fill out the arrival form after you have secured your airport travel to arrive by August 1 or later.

Arrival Notification form

  • International students must complete the Mandatory Arrival Notification Form.
  • You will attach your insurance confirmation LETTER to this notification.
  • Please complete as soon as possible.
  • You may arrive 30 days before the program's start date, but on-campus housing will not be available until Wednesday August 14, 2024.
  • Do not buy airline tickets until you have secured housing and arrive no earlier than August 1.

5. Free Airport Shuttle reservations:

Request Airport Pick-Up Shuttle Form

Free shuttle is only available on these specific dates.
Fall 2024: August 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2024

6. Mandatory International ONLINE Orientation

International Students will need to complete the International Online Orientation Course

  • You must have a JSU email
  • Click Enroll in Course and complete course.

Please let us know if you have any questions.
International House and Programs

Want to register for classes, learn about different departments and get a bite to eat?

What: Meet And Greet for new international students
When: Thursday August 15th, 2024,
Where: To Be Announced
When: To Be Announced

  • Department & outside representatives will be available for you to share information concerning & registering for classes.
  • Transportation
  • First & second year experience,
  • Admission,
  • Financial aid and scholarships,
  • counseling, and student services.
  • Local bank (Open your USA Bank Account)
  • Cell phone provider ( Open your USA Phone number)
  • International Program persnnel will be in attendance, in case you have not already become familiar with them.
  • Academic advisors will be available beginning at 10:45.
  • Food and beverages will be provided.

Please read the Pre-Arrival Guide for information on your JSU email, visa types, immigration process, final transcript submission, housing options, initial expenses, and academic placement tests. The guide will also help you with information on what to expect at the port of entry when you arrive in the United States, travelling to JSU, reporting to the international office, orientation, health insurance requirement, request to change program, tuition and fees, employment information, and information on disability services.

Spring 2024

After buying airline tickets and securing housing, please complete mandatory Arrival Notification Form.

Please do not arrive on campus without securing housing before you arrive.
Housing is limited for on-campus and off-campus.

Please note, housing is a separate department from International Programs. If you have questions please contact Housing.

*Students must complete the airport shuttle request form by the December 4th deadline on our webpage.

Airport Pick-Up Information.

* We do not accept late arrivals. Late arrivals can result in a student possibly going out of status with immigration and unable to enroll or secure a housing assignment.

Hampton Inn            Tel: (256) 782-0330;       10401 JD&L Drive Jacksonville, AL

Red Roof Inn           Tel: (256) 435-3300;       1530 Pelham Road South Jacksonville, AL 

Comfort Inn              Tel: (256) 831-0860;       138 Elm Street Oxford, AL

Super 8                    Tel: (256) 241-3210;       1600 Highway 21 Oxford, AL

Econo Lodge             Tel: (256) 831-9480;       25 Elm Street Oxford, AL

 

Transportation options in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Taxi:Uber (estimate https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/ )Taxi:Anniston Taxi 256-236-0687Disclaimer:The International House & Programs at Jacksonville State University has listed the above transportation providers for information purposes only and will not be liable for any incident(s) arising from students using their services. In addition, those providers are not associated with Jacksonville State University and thus students using their services will be responsible for payment.

JSU Rides is a FREE service to JSU Students

JSU Rides Website

JSU Rides is closed when the university is closed. Please note hours and days are limited. Please check their website for days and times.

NAFSA - Association of International Educators- https://www.nafsa.org/ USCIS - U.S. Customs & Immigration Services- https://www.usembassy.gov/U.S. Department of State - https://www.usembassy.gov/ Study in the States-https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/ SEVIS Fee Payment- https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html U.S. Embassy-https://www.usembassy.gov/