International Freshman Next Steps

• You are required to have secure housing before you arrive at JSU. There are no exceptions to this policy
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If you intend to live on-campus, you must complete the housing application right away.
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If you plan to live off-campus, then you must secure housing before you arrive at JSU. There are no exceptions to this policy.



2. 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: https://www.isoa.org/jacksonville_state_university 

• 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.




3. Arrival





• Fill out the arrival form after you have secured your airport travel to arrive by January 3rd or later.

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 January 3, 2024.

• Do not buy airline tickets until you have secured housing and arrive no earlier than January 3.
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JSU Campus and International Programs is closed between December 25-January 1, please do not come earlier than this time. 




4. Mandatory International ONLINE Orientation



(Different from Meet & Greet day on January 4)



• International Students will need to complete and pass with an 8 or higher on the Mandatory International F-1 Online Orientation Course


• To complete the online orientation, you must have a JSU email and follow the steps below:


• If you are having issues with your My Jax please reset your password here https://www.jsu.edu/it/services/accounts/international-password.html 



 
• The IHP-Orientation is a self-enrollment course.

The link that will take you directly to the enrollment page of this course: https://jsu.instructure.com/enroll/D499CA  

• You will see this screen, click Enroll in Course and complete course.





Other Requirements:



Register for Gamecock Orientation

You can register for Gamecock Orientation on the GO website.

Send Final High School Transcripts



It is a requirement for enrollment at JSU that students complete secondary school or graduate from high school. In order to verify that you have completed secondary school, you will need to have your school submit your final secondary school transcript and proof of graduation to the International House and Programs office or you can bring your official high school documents in a sealed envelope when attending mandatory international orientation.



Complete EdReady Placement Exams


EdReady placement exams allow us to place you in first collegiate math and English classes. Be sure to complete before you attend Gamecock Orientation.



Complete Immunization Forms


Immunizations Are Required for All Students (American & International) Jacksonville State University requires that all incoming students provide documentary evidence of immunizations through the Immunization Portal. All incoming students regardless of classification, must have:

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Proof of two (2) Varicella vaccinations
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Proof of two (2) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations

• 1 up to date Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

• Proof of a negative TB (tuberculosis) screening skin test (Within 6 months of arrival on campus)

• If TB screening skin test is positive, provide chest x-ray report

• Through MedProctor, you will complete medical information and immunization forms so we can best serve you at the Student Health Center!


Make Travel Arrangements & Confirm Date of Arrival


Students cannot arrive more than 30 days before the program start date that is listed on the I-20. Students must complete online reporting before the program start date listed on their I-20. Students are required to upload all travel documents (passport, I-20, I-94) and proof of insurance on the international student portal when reporting online. All students are responsible for understanding and knowing ALL immigration regulations. Learn more about the services JSU provides to new international students.



Set Up Payment


After attending orientation and registering for classes, students will be able to see their account balance on MyJaxState. International students can pay tuition online through their student account by using Flywire. This is a service that allows you to bypass international transfer fees and access foreign exchange rates that are more favorable than those offered by banks. https://www.flywire.com/pay/jsu  Failure to pay fees and tuition in full may result in dismissal from JSU. Visit the International House & Programs website for detailed tuition, fee, and other cost information. The costs stated in I-20 form are estimates. For information on JSU’s refund policy and dates, please visit JSU's Bursar's Office.