Post-Traditional
Welcome to JSU
Jacksonville State University has a long history of serving Post-Traditional students within the surrounding communities. It is our goal to provide better access to academic success at JSU by providing resources and referrals to needed services and programs, both on and off campus, for all enrolled Adult Learners, Commuters, Students with Children, and Transfer Students.
Next Steps
In order to ease your transition to JSU, we have created two resources for your convenience:
- A step-by-step checklist of items to remember before you start your journey JSU - View Adult Learner Checklist
- A free online orientation to familiarize yourself with JSU's campus and support services - Start your Adult Learner Orientation
Support Services
Arlene Brothers
E-mail: adflores@jsu.edu
Phone Number: 256-782-8873
Success coaching is a service that assists students with time management, motivation, using academic resources, and accountability to ensure students are successful. Your success coach also addresses faculty-issued alerts in Navigate and refers students to other campus resources.
Schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with your success coach. To view availability, click here.
Upcoming Workshops
Adult Learner: Steps to Success
August 29th| 6:00 PM-7:00 PM| Virtually via Teams
Description: In this workshop, adult learners will learn how to be successful by taking advantage of JSU's free resources. Learn how to get connected with your success coach, in-person and virtual tutoring services, supplemental instruction, parent support group, and more.
Midterm Prep: Testing Strategies
Tuesday, September 27th | 5:00-6:00 PM| In-person and virtual option
2-A Houston Cole Library | 2nd Floor
Virtually via Teams
Description: Looking for ways to perform better on tests? This workshop focuses on various strategies and approaches to different test formats. Students attending this program will learn skills for test preparation, improving memory, and test-taking strategies.
Parents in College Group
Initial Meet and Greet
Tuesday, August 23rd |6:00-7:00 PM| 5th Floor of Houston Cole Library
Meet other student parents and tour the 5th Floor Kids corner
Additional Meetings: September 13th, October 11th, and November 8th
Are you interested in jumping back into college without the commitment?
Give our JSU Try It courses a spin and see that you can be successful in college.