Information for High School Counselors

Freshman Applicants

For a complete list of requirements for First Time Freshmen, review the Admissions Procedures in the Undergraduate Catalog.

To Apply

  1. Student must complete the JSU admissions application. 
  2. Student must submit the required $35 application fee.*
  3. Student must request official high school transcripts to be sent directly from a school administrator. Transcripts may be mail, emailed to transcripts@jsu.edu, or sent via an electronic service (Parchment, Send.edu, etc.)
  • We ask that you please submit one transcript through the junior year when a student applies for admission and a final transcript after the student graduates. Jacksonville State University requires the date of graduation and final GPA on the final transcript. JSU will accept ACT/SAT test scores from the official high school transcript.

Freshman Application Information

* Application Fee Waivers

Dual Enrollment

Jacksonville State University’s Dual Enrollment Program offers robust courses to be counted for high school and college credits. Courses are offered concurrently at partner high schools, online, and on JSU’s campus. We have staff specific to our dual enrollment program who can schedule appointments with your school to assist any student interested in taking dual enrollment courses. Depending on the visitation policy and safety measures in place at your school, our staff can offer a virtual or in-person meeting.

Eligibility

A student is eligible to be a part of the Dual Enrollment program if he or she meets the following requirements:

  • 10th, 11th or 12th grade student
  • 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Completed High School Authorization Form 

View Dual Enrollment Information

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

September 10, 2026
School Partner Brunch

September 11, 2026
Virtual School Partner Update Meeting

August 10, 2026 - August 1, 2027
Fall 2027 Preferred Admissions Application Period

 

September 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027
2027 - 2028 Competitive Scholarship Application Period

Mid - October 2026 - April 1, 2027
Fall 2027 Preferred Housing Application Period