From The Hilltop to the Friendliest Campus in the South!
Jacksonville State is committed to helping you seamlessly transition from Birmingham-Southern College. With over 101 academic programs and more than 120 student organizations, JSU offers countless opportunities for you to find your place and begin your new path at The Friendliest Campus in the South.
Special Scholarships for Transfers from Birmingham Southern
Transfer Merit-Based Scholarships (GPA-Based)*
Transfer students will be considered automatically for transfer scholarships upon admission to JSU. Out-of-state students receiving a transfer scholarship will qualify to pay their remaining tuition balance at the in-state rate.
- Academic merit scholarships are awarded based on students' highest cumulative JSU-calculated transfer GPA.
- All Transfer Merit Scholarships allow students transferring from any accredited community college OR 4-year university to qualify.
Automatic Transfer Merit Scholarship
Presidential Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA | Transfer Hours | Total Annual Amount | Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.5 + | 45+ | $6,000 | $12,000 |
Academic Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA | Transfer Hours | Total Annual Amount | Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.0-3.49 | 45+ | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Birmingham-Southern College Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA | Transfer Hours | Total Annual Amount | Total 3-Year Amount |
| 2.0 + | 1-44 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
Financial Aid
Be sure to complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA at studentaid.gov and list our school code, 001020! If you've already submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA, you will be able to update your application and add Jax State in mid-April.
Visit the Financial Aid Office Webpage
JSU makes the transfer process as easy as 1-2-3:
- Submit your Transfer Admissions Application
- Use the application fee waiver code: BSC2JAX
- Submit official transcripts from each previously attended college
*Already applied but never attended? Fill out your Application for Readmission
Out of State Students
You may qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Transfer Admission Requirements
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 as calculated by JSU.
- 24 transferable credit hours (calculated by JSU Registrar).
- Students with less than 24 transferable credit hours will be admitted through our first-time freshmen admission requirements unless they have earned an Associate’s degree.
- Eligible to re-enter all institutions previously attended.
See how your credits will transfer to JSU!
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Your Transfer Admissions Counselor is Tristen Taylor. Please feel free to reach out to Tristen with any questions about the transfer process. You can call or text him at 256-600-9538 or email him at ttaylor12@jsu.edu.
Individualized Majors
Designing your own major is an exciting opportunity, and Jax State has seamless transition for those in BSC individualized majors. At Jax State, Integrated Studies majors design their own curriculum with guidance from a professional advisor. This degree path is chosen by students with interest in more than one major or with professional goals that require interdisciplinary study.
If you are transferring from BSC to Jax State and have an individualized major, please learn more about Integrated Studies, which could be the perfect option for you.
Housing Information
Application Fee Waived
Jax State is waiving the housing application fee for Birmingham-Southern College transfers! Students can email jsuhousing@jsu.edu to request the fee waiver.
Apply for Housing
- Although April 1 is the priority deadline for new housing applications and roommate requests, applications will still be accepted after April 1.
- New Transfers and New Upper-Class students who are wanting to live on campus for the fall will be assigned by the Housing Operations staff beginning May 1 and will continue throughout summer.
- Assignments will be sent beginning May 15 and throughout the remainder of the summer.
International Students
Thank you for considering Jax State! We welcome and value our international students, who come from over 63 countries! We currently have over 300 international students, with Nepal, Spain, and the Bahamas as the top three countries of origin for these students.
Tips for international students transferring to JSU:
- The merit transfer scholarships and special BSC scholarships are available to international students.
- Transferring your SEVIS record is EASY! After being accepted to JSU, complete the transfer-in form, which will send a link to your DSO. Next, upload your financial documents to our portal, so that we can issue the Transfer I-20. Be sure to check your JSU email for accessing your ISSS portal.
- Check out our International Student Organization (ISO)! ISO, a student-run organization sponsored by the International House and Programs, encourages American and International students to come together through cultural events, educational resources, and personal interactions. Find ISO on Instagram to learn about our events @jaxstate_iso
Vail College Fellows
Thank you for considering Jax State! We are impressed by your participation in undergraduate research with your BSC faculty. We want you to know that opportunities for undergraduate scholarly and creative activity exist at Jax State.
Vail College Fellows may be interested in the following:
Scaffolded throughout the biology curriculum, students will participate in course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). The biology faculty believe students cannot learn to be scientists without doing real science. Students will learn to read scientific literature, design their own scientifically relevant research questions, complete experimental protocols to address their questions, collect and analyze their data, and present their results to varied audiences. This engaging approach has transformed the way science is taught and the way students learn. While only a small percentage of students at large research universities get to participate in undergraduate research, most students who complete biology degrees and take all of their core courses at JSU will participate in FIVE authentic research experiences—just through their required curriculum.
Jax State students present original research annually at the JSU Student Symposium, where the top presentations are recognized with prizes. For more information, visit the website with this year’s program.
Mentored by faculty, Jax State students in the arts exhibit, perform, present, and publish their work. From the annual juried student art show to recitals to film festivals, students share their creative activity with the public. And our creative writing students publish in a student-run journal. Jax State students also present their work at conferences and compete for awards, such as the ADDYs. Arts students also display their accomplishments at the annual Innovation Expo.
The Psychology Department offers undergraduate research courses in which students conduct research projects with faculty mentors. These projects are designed based on faculty's ongoing research programs, or in some cases, individually based on a student's specific interest. For students seeking experience in basic research, we have a newly renovated animal laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment for conducting studies with rats. Our research students are encouraged to present their findings at local, state, regional, and national conferences.
The Sociology Department offers opportunities for undergraduate research through independent study courses and/or grant-funded research assistantships. In these roles, students collaborate with faculty mentors to conduct research projects. Typically, these projects align with faculty members' ongoing research programs, covering diverse topics such as end of life doulas, bouncers at drinking establishments, juvenile delinquency, Harry Potter fandom, sexual assault, deviance, and more. Additionally, students have the option to pursue research projects based on their specific interests. Students have the opportunity to receive funding to present at conferences, and many sociology students' research projects have led to publications.
Welcome to Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library!
The mission of the Houston Cole Library is to provide information services and resources to support the scholarly and informational needs of the University community. The online library catalog allows users to search the 1.5 million volumes held at the Library. Additionally, the catalogs of other major Alabama academic libraries are available for online searching. The Library subscribes to over 150 databases, offering users online access to magazines, newspapers, journal citations and journal articles. In addition to public computer workstations, students also have access to a computer lab, a multimedia lab, and group study spaces. Other services within the Library include interlibrary loan, self-service photocopying and printing, and conference rooms.
We are here to assist you with your research and information needs. You can contact our librarians via the Library website, phone, email, text, and in person. Use our Ask A Librarian option to connect with our librarians or submit a question. We invite you to visit the Library often (in both its physical and virtual locations) and to enjoy the wealth of resources, information, and services the Library offers.
Army ROTC
Thank you for considering Jax State! We are impressed by your participation in BSC’s Army ROTC Program and hope to welcome you into JSU’s ROTC Program.
You can easily transfer your ROTC scholarship to JSU. For assistance in doing so, please contact JSU’s Recruiting Operations Officer, Joseph Culver at jculver1@jsu.edu or 256-589-0742.
If you are not currently in Army ROTC but would like to try it out at Jax State, we have a special scholarship offer for you. Army ROTC is currently offering full scholarships to any student who joins Army ROTC when they are transferring in as a junior. Also, for BSC sophomores and freshmen transferring to Jax State, we will provide a “try a semester” of ROTC scholarship in the amount of $1000. This scholarship can be stacked with the transfer scholarships described above. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Joseph Culver.
Army ROTC at Jax State: We are proud of our long-established ROTC program, which calls Rowe Hall home. That is also the location of our 35-foot rappel tower and indoor marksmanship facility. Our program has commissioned over 1500 lieutenants, with 10 of those officers becoming generals. Our Ranger Challenge Team competes regularly and has been recognized for outstanding performance year after year.
Harrison Scholars
Thank you for considering Jax State! We are impressed by your participation in BSC’s Harrison Honors Program and hope to welcome you into the JSU Honors Program. To make that transition seamless, we will automatically admit you into the JSU Honors Program once you have completed the online application, which should take less than five minutes. This application announces your intent to join the JSU Honors Program.
Harrison Scholars who have already completed 24 semester credit hours of honors courses will have satisfied the JSU Honors Program requirements for graduating with the distinction of Honors Program Graduate. Harrison Scholars who have not completed the honors curriculum may take advantage of smaller classes and close interaction with Honors faculty as they enroll in honors courses at JSU.
Other benefits of the JSU Honors Program include honors excursions, study away and study abroad programs, community service, and more. Should you have questions, please contact our Honors Program Office.
Campus Groups & Organizations
You Belong at the Friendliest Campus in the South!
At Jacksonville State University, we realize that there is more to college life than attending classes and studying. Student organizations provide opportunities for new friendships to be formed with individuals who share common interests and assist students in acquiring leadership development and experience through involvement.
Student organizations are a vital part of the educational experience at Jax State and serve as a catalyst for personal and professional development. The skills acquired through being involved with a student organization will benefit students throughout their college experience and life in their chosen career.
Jax State is home to over 150 student organizations that you can call home! Some of our organizations are listed below!
- 17 Religious Organizations
- 19 Social Fraternities and Sororities
- Sports Clubs
- Academic Honor Societies
- Departmental Clubs and Organizations
- Cultural Organizations
- Service Organizations
- Special Interest Groups
Next Steps
Your username and initial password are at the bottom of your acceptance email. You will use this username and initial password to access your MyJaxState account. Here, you can access and view your personal student information, financial aid details, and explore various other options available to you.
To better protect against cybersecurity threats and online fraudulent activities, DUO Two-Factor Authentication is required to access your MyJaxState accounts. Visit MyJaxState and you will be prompted to enroll automatically. You may enroll a mobile phone or tablet.
Each student is assigned a JSU e-mail account upon admission. The e-mail address is at the bottom of your acceptance email. Your password will be the same as your MyJaxState password. Please start checking this e-mail account frequently as important information from other offices on campus is communicated via this account.e forms!
JSU hosts both transfer-specific events as well as daily campus tours so you can be prepared for a smooth transition to the Friendliest Campus in the South.
April 1 – priority deadline to send FAFSA (students can still send their FAFSA after this date)
Completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to qualifying for grants, loans, and other funding for your education. Jax State does not require, but HIGHLY recommends completing your FAFSA each year.
- September 1 – Competitive Scholarship Application Open
- February 1 – Competitive Scholarship Application Due (JAX App), Honors and Leadership Scholarship Deadline
- May 1 – Deadline to be considered for freshmen merit-based scholarship upgrades
At Jax State, we offer fantastic, automatically awarded merit-based scholarships, but we know that more funding is always a bonus! You can apply for over 250 competitive scholarships through the JAX App. Some competitive scholarships, such as the Honors, Leadership, and International House scholarship require their own application.
First-Time Transfer students have the option to live on campus and can apply for one of our upperclassmen housing options.
We offer orientation sessions specially designed to help transfer students get officially introduced to JSU and meet faculty, staff, and other transfer students. Students will end the day by registering for classes. While Transfer Orientation is not required, it is strongly recommended.
If you're not planning to attend Transfer Orientation, you will need to set up an appointment with an Academic Advisor before being cleared to register for classes. You can find information for your Academic Advisor in your acceptance email.
August 1 – Priority Deadline (Students will still be required to send if not received by August 1. A hold will be placed on the student account during the student’s first semester. The hold will be removed once the transcript is received.)
Jax State will need your final transcript, if not sent as part of your admission process with your graduation date listed or all classes shown as complete (no “in progress” courses) to complete your admissions file.
Must be completed before move-in/the first day of classes.
Complete medical information and immunization forms so we can best serve you at the Student Health Center.
Payment due dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.
After attending orientation and registering for classes, students will be able to see their account balance on MyJaxState. Find answers to payment FAQ’s.
The Academic Calendar has important dates listed for each semester including when classes start, and payment is due. Do not forget about all the great resources offered through Student Succes to help you on your academic journey.
Each year, Jax State hosts “J-Week” to build camaraderie between students and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. Join us for a fun-filled week as you start your academic year at Jax State.
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Important Dates
April 1: Housing Priority Deadline
July 1: PTK Scholarship Deadline
August 21: Fall 2024 Classes Begin
August 27: Fall 2024 Payment Deadline