FAQs for First-Time Freshmen

How do I apply?

Who is my Admissions Counselor?

Find out here: http://www.jsu.edu/undergraduate/meet-counselors.html

How do I send my high school transcript?

All transcripts must come directly from your high school to be considered official. We accept transcripts electronically through services including Parchment, SendEDU, etc. We also accept them emailed to transcripts@jsu.edu so long as the school’s administrator sends from their school email account. Transcripts may also be mailed to our office in a sealed envelope. Our address is Attn: Admissions, 700 Pelham Rd N Admissions Office Jacksonville, AL 36265.

How will I know if you have received my application, transcript, or test scores?

Admissions will email you at the address listed on your application each time we receive a new item for your admissions application. You can reach out to admissions@jsu.edu or call 256-782-5268 if you would like to check on your status. We ask that you share your full name, date of birth, and the method of how your documents were sent so that we may best serve you!

When will applications open for me to apply?

We typically open the application in mid-August for high school seniors (ex. Mid-August 2020, high school seniors can apply for Fall 2021)

Does JSU do weighted or unweighted GPA?

We will take the highest GPA listed on your transcript. If that is your weighted GPA, we will use it!

Does JSU super-score ACT/SAT?

JSU accepts the highest composite score listed. This score can be from a single test or a superscore sent by the testing agency. JSU does not manually calculate superscores from multiple scores sent.

What is the process to appeal my admissions decision?

If you are denied admission or do not wish to enroll at the admissions status you were granted, you may appeal your decision. Appeals are not guaranteed and are reviewed by a committee made of faculty and staff. If you wish to appeal, you must send the following: 1) letter of appeal from yourself, detailing why you should be considered for admission, 2) letter of recommendation from a teacher in an Academic subject.

What is my next step once I am admitted?

Sign in to your MyJSU and JSU GEM accounts (login information on your acceptance letter), apply for scholarships (JSU and outside scholarships), housing, and complete the FAFSA and have it sent to JSU. Once open, register for Gamecock Orientation. You may also attend optional events such as Accepted Student Days, Preview Days, campus tours, events in your community, etc.

Can I change my major on my application?

Yes; until you actually enroll in classes, you can change your major through our office by filling out the update major/term form located on our Admissions Forms page.

JSU Immunization Requirements

Must be completed before move-in/the first day of classes. You must be registered for classes (after Orientation) before you can complete these forms on Medicat. However, you can view the required immunizations and instructions at at any time.