Other Students
Find your path to Jackson State University. This page routes you to six non-traditional admission pathways: Transient, Non-Degree, Dual Enrollment, Home Schooled, High School Equivalency Diploma, and Post-Baccalaureate (Second Bachelor’s Degree).
Multiple pathways to your JSU education
Jackson State University® welcomes prospective students on many different paths to college. Whether you’re a high school student taking college credit early, an adult learner taking non-degree courses, a home-schooled applicant, or a graduate seeking a second bachelor’s degree — there’s a path for you.
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Six “Other Students” categories
Choose the category that best describes your situation. Each card links to a dedicated page with detailed requirements and enrollment process.
Transient
You are a student who is regularly enrolled and in good standing at another institution and would like to take a course or courses which you intend to transfer back to your regular institution.
See Transient Requirements Category 2Non-Degree
A non-degree student is one who is not pursuing a degree program.
See Non-Degree Requirements Category 3Dual Enrollment
You are a high school student who would like to take college credit while in high school.
See Dual Enrollment Requirements Category 4 ⚠ Description Missing in SourceHome Schooled
Learn about Home Schooled admissions at Jackson State University. Detailed requirements available on the dedicated page.
See Home Schooled Requirements Category 5 ⚠ Description Missing in SourceHigh School Equivalency Diploma
Learn about High School Equivalency Diploma admissions at Jackson State University. Detailed requirements available on the dedicated page.
See High School Equivalency Diploma Requirements Category 6Post-Baccalaureate
You have earned your first bachelor’s degree, but would like to pursue a second bachelor’s degree.
See Post-Baccalaureate RequirementsPriority deadlines
Two schedules — Traditional and JSUOnline
Priority Deadlines
- Fall Semester August 21st
- Spring Semester January 15th
- First Summer Session May 27th
- Second Summer Session June 26th
Priority Deadlines
- Spring – 1st 8 Weeks January 7th
- Spring – 2nd 8 Weeks March 4th
- Summer May 15th
- Fall – 1st 8 Weeks August 20th
- Fall – 2nd 8 Weeks October 11th
Explore all student types
Not sure if you’re an “Other Student” type? Compare all six main pathways below to find where you fit.
Freshman
You have never attended a college or university, or you attended a college or university for the first time in the prior summer term.
Student TypeTransfer
You are entering JSU for the first time, but previously attended another postsecondary institution.
Student TypeReadmit
You previously attended JSU, but did not attend during the previous fall or spring semester.
Student TypeInternational
You are a non-US Citizen seeking an undergraduate degree. This excludes students graduating (or transferring) from a college or high school in the US.
Student TypeJSUOnline
You are interested in online degree programs and general education courses which allow students to conveniently earn a quality education and work toward achieving long-term career goals.
You Are HereOther Student Types
Learn about admissions for transient, non-degree seeking, dually enrolled, homeschooled, GED, and post-baccalaureate students.
Support for all students
Common admissions forms
Access commonly-needed admissions forms through the JSU Central etrieve.cloud portal.
Ready to Apply?
Contact JSU Undergraduate Admissions at 1-866-843-3578 or futuretigers@jsums.edu for personalized guidance on which admission pathway is right for you.
Contact Information
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 17330
Jackson, MS 39217
Undergraduate Recruitment
1400 John R. Lynch Street
P.O. Box 18389
Jackson, MS 39217