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.elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n min-height: 100vh !important;\n height: 100vh !important;\n display: flex !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* 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center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 900;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #002147;\n letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n display: block;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 800;\n font-size: .88rem;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .62rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .3rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .55rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n content: '';\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0; height: 0;\n border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n opacity: .6;\n margin-left: .2rem;\n transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n position: absolute;\n top: calc(100% + 4px);\n left: 0;\n min-width: 220px;\n background: #001736;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n padding: .5rem 0;\n opacity: 0;\n visibility: hidden;\n transform: translateY(-8px);\n transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n z-index: 100;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n opacity: 1;\n visibility: visible;\n transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n display: block;\n padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n display: block;\n padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .65rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n display: none;\n background: none;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n border-radius: 6px;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n padding: .45rem .65rem;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1;\n transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 54px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 46px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n 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}\n\n\n.pdf-embed-wrap{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,21,46,.1);margin:1.5rem 0;}\n.pdf-embed-header{background:#002147;padding:.75rem 1.25rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-embed-title{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-embed-actions{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-btn{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:.35rem .85rem;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s;white-space:nowrap;}\n.pdf-btn--view{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--view:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}\n.pdf-btn--dl{background:#00659E;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--dl:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.pdf-embed-frame{display:block;background:#F3F7FB;width:100%;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;}\n\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.cards-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.card {\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease !important;\n}\n.card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n height: 4px;\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00629A 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .9;\n}\n.card:hover {\n border-color: #008ED6 !important;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 33, 71, .10) !important;\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n}\na.card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }\n.card__body { padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.65rem; flex: 1; }\n.card__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .68rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin-bottom: .75rem;\n display: block;\n color: #00629A;\n}\n.card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n line-height: 1.25;\n margin-bottom: .9rem;\n display: block;\n color: #002147;\n}\n.card__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.65;\n display: block;\n color: #4A5060;\n}\na.card--action .card__title {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n}\na.card--action .card__title::after {\n content: \"\\2192\";\n color: #00629A;\n font-weight: 700;\n margin-left: auto;\n font-size: 1.35rem;\n transition: transform .2s ease;\n}\na.card--action:hover .card__title::after { transform: translateX(4px); }\n\n.card--featured {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 100%);\n border: none;\n}\n.card--featured::before { display: none; }\n.card--featured .card__eyebrow { color: #6DC8F5; }\n.card--featured .card__title { color: #FFFFFF; }\n.card--featured .card__text { color: #FFFFFF; }\n.card--featured.card--action .card__title::after { color: #6DC8F5; }\n\n\/* Welcome intro *\/\n.welcome-intro {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 4px solid #00629A;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 2rem 2.15rem;\n}\n.welcome-intro__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .78rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #00629A;\n margin: 0 0 .75rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.welcome-intro p {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n line-height: 1.8;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0 0 1.15rem;\n}\n.welcome-intro p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.welcome-intro strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Stale notice (amber) *\/\n.stale-notice {\n background: #FFF8E1;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-left: 5px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0 0;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.15rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.stale-notice__icon {\n color: #B45309;\n font-size: 1.65rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.stale-notice__body { flex: 1; }\n.stale-notice__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0 0 .4rem;\n}\n.stale-notice__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.65;\n}\n.stale-notice__text strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Non-degree policy overview *\/\n.policy-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.35rem;\n}\n.policy-card {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2rem 1.75rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-align: center;\n}\n.policy-card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 5rem;\n height: 5rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .15;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.policy-card--age { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a3a 0%, #00629A 100%); }\n.policy-card--edu { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D28D9 0%, #8B5CF6 100%); }\n.policy-card--credit { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 100%); }\n.policy-card__icon {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 3.35rem;\n height: 3.35rem;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n font-size: 1.65rem;\n margin: 0 auto 1rem;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n display: block;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__value {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n line-height: 1;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, 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}\n.definition-block__text strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Credit limits sub-block *\/\n.limits-block {\n background: #FFF8E1;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-left: 4px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.65rem 1.85rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0 0;\n}\n.limits-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0 0 .95rem;\n letter-spacing: .04em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.limits-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n}\n.limit-item {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 6px;\n padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;\n text-align: center;\n}\n.limit-item__number {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1;\n}\n.limit-item__unit {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .78rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: .25rem 0 .5rem;\n letter-spacing: .1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.limit-item__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .9rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.4;\n}\n\n\/* Transition path visual *\/\n.transition-block {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2.5rem 2.35rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.transition-block::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 8rem;\n height: 8rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .12;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.transition-block__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .18em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #6DC8F5;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n display: block;\n position: relative;\n}\n.transition-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.55rem;\n 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padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; }\n .source-issue-callout__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .deadlines-block { padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem; }\n .deadlines-block__title { font-size: 1.35rem; }\n .deadlines-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }\n .deadline-group { padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"w\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/\">JSU Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\">Admissions & Aid<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/admissions-home\/\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Non-Degree Seeking Students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">JSU · Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Non-Degree Seeking <em>Students<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n For <strong>adult learners age 21+<\/strong> who want to take\n JSU courses <strong>without pursuing a degree program<\/strong>.\n Requirements: <strong>high school diploma (or equivalent)<\/strong>\n and completion of the <strong>Non-Degree Seeking Student Consent\n Form<\/strong>. Six-step streamlined enrollment process.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#policies\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">See Policies<\/a>\n <a href=\"#process\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Start the Process<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"welcome\" aria-labelledby=\"welcome-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome to JSU<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"welcome-h\">Continue your learning — on your own terms<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"welcome-intro\">\n <span class=\"welcome-intro__eyebrow\">Our Commitment<\/span>\n <p>\n <strong>Jackson State University®<\/strong> is an environment\n that inspires you to <strong>grow, learn, and reach beyond the\n ordinary<\/strong>. This is a <strong>“home away from\n home”<\/strong> where every student can find their place.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Our team in <strong>Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment<\/strong>\n is committed to assisting prospective students and their\n families through the acceptance and enrollment process by\n providing essential information to help students successfully\n transition into the university. This webpage will provide you\n with the necessary information to guide your educational goals.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stale-notice\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"stale-notice__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"stale-notice__body\">\n <p class=\"stale-notice__title\">Test-Optional Policy Notice<\/p>\n <p class=\"stale-notice__text\">\n The published policy statement reads: <strong>“Jackson\n State University is test optional for the 2023-2024 and\n 2024-2025 academic years.”<\/strong> <strong>Note for\n non-degree seeking students:<\/strong> ACT\/SAT scores are\n not listed among Non-Degree Seeking Student requirements\n (source shows only age, HS diploma, and consent form).\n Please contact Undergraduate Admissions to <strong>confirm\n current test requirements for non-degree seeking students<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"policies\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Non-Degree Policies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"policies-h\">Three key requirements<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree seeking students must meet <strong>three\n requirements<\/strong> and comply with specific credit-hour\n limits.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--age\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👤<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Minimum Age<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">21+<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">Not less than <strong>21 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--edu\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Prior Education<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">HS Diploma<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">High school diploma <strong>or equivalent<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--credit\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Credit Limit<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">12 Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">Maximum <strong>12.0 semester hours<\/strong> per semester<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"definition-block\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"definition-block__eyebrow\">Non-Degree Student Definition<\/span>\n <p class=\"definition-block__title\">Who is a Non-Degree Seeking Student?<\/p>\n <p class=\"definition-block__text\">\n A <strong>special non-degree student<\/strong> is one who is\n <strong>not pursuing a degree program<\/strong>. Admission may\n be granted provided the student is <strong>not less than 21\n years of age<\/strong> and <strong>has a high school diploma\n or its equivalent<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"definition-block__text\">\n The special non-degree student is subject to <strong>all\n University regulations governing registration, attendance,\n and academic standing<\/strong>. Credit earned in non-degree\n status is <strong>recorded on the student’s permanent\n academic record<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"limits-block\">\n <p class=\"limits-block__title\">⚠ Credit-Hour Limits<\/p>\n <div class=\"limits-grid\">\n <div class=\"limit-item\">\n <p class=\"limit-item__number\">12.0<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__unit\">Semester Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__desc\">Maximum per <strong>regular semester<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"limit-item\">\n <p class=\"limit-item__number\">6.0<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__unit\">Semester Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__desc\">Maximum per <strong>summer term<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"transition\" aria-labelledby=\"transition-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Path Forward<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"transition-h\">Transition to degree-seeking status<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree students can transition to degree-seeking status\n by meeting specific academic and application requirements.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-block\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"transition-h\">\n <span class=\"transition-block__eyebrow\">Transition Path<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-block__title\">Non-Degree → Degree-Seeking<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"transition-path\">\n <div class=\"transition-node\">\n <span class=\"transition-node__label\">Starting Status<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-node__title\">Non-Degree Seeking<\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-node__text\">\n Taking classes at JSU with <strong>12\/6 semester-hour\n limits<\/strong> without pursuing a degree.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-arrow\">\n <div class=\"transition-arrow__badge\">\n <span>Complete<\/span>\n <span>12 hrs<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-node\">\n <span class=\"transition-node__label\">Target Status<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-node__title\">Degree-Seeking<\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-node__text\">\n Admitted to a degree program with up to <strong>18 credit\n hours<\/strong> applied toward a baccalaureate degree.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-notes\">\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Requirement:<\/em> Satisfactorily complete <strong>twelve\n (12) hours with a “C” or better average in the\n general education core<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Credit Cap:<\/em> Once admitted to a degree program, a\n <strong>maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours credit<\/strong>\n earned as a non-degree seeking student may be applied toward\n a baccalaureate degree, <em>if approved by the dean of the\n college or school from which the degree is sought<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Application Required:<\/em> Students seeking admission to\n a degree program must <strong>submit a formal application\n indicating the desired major<\/strong>. Credits may be applied\n when the student <strong>satisfactorily meets entrance\n requirements<\/strong> established by the University and\n approved by the Dean of the School in which the student\n wishes to major.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Warning:<\/em> The student is <strong>subject to\n dismissal if the minimum grade point average is not\n earned<\/strong> while in this status.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"process\" aria-labelledby=\"process-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Enrollment Process<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"process-h\">Six streamlined steps<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree seeking students follow a <strong>streamlined\n six-step process<\/strong> — fewer steps than degree-seeking\n applicants because non-degree students typically don’t\n need FAFSA, scholarships, housing, or Welcome Week.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"enroll-list\">\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step One<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Visit Our Campus<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Are you ready to visit our beautiful Jackson, MS campus?\n Join us for a tour and explore life at Jackson State. Your\n visit will consist of a <strong>brief orientation session\n and a 1½ hour walking tour<\/strong>. Tours are\n conducted by <strong>recruitment office staff and student\n ambassadors<\/strong>. You’ll learn about undergraduate\n admission requirements, degree options, housing, student\n life, and the legacy of the university, and see notable\n buildings including our <strong>Student Center, Residential\n Facilities, Recreation Center, and Library<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/recruitment\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Schedule a Campus Visit →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Two<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Get Admitted to JSU<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Applying to Jackson State University takes <strong>2 easy\n steps<\/strong> for non-degree seeking students:\n <\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Submit an <strong>online application<\/strong> at\n <code>jsums.org<\/code> by clicking the “Apply”\n link on the homepage.<\/li>\n <li>Make arrangements to meet with your <strong>admissions\n counselor<\/strong> to complete and sign the <strong>Non-Degree\n Seeking Student Consent Form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Please allow at least <strong>7-10 business days<\/strong>\n from the receipt of all required documents for an admission\n decision.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"consent-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"consent-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📝<\/span>\n <div class=\"consent-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"consent-callout__label\">Required Form<\/span>\n <p class=\"consent-callout__title\">Non-Degree Seeking Student Consent Form<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/?isAnonymous=true#form\/91\" class=\"consent-callout__link\">Access Form 91 →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Three<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Send Immunization Record<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n All students born after <strong>December 1956<\/strong> who\n plan to attend classes on one of our campuses must submit\n proof of immunization compliance for <strong>measles,\n mumps, and rubella<\/strong>. <em>Online students are\n excepted.<\/em> A copy of your immunization record (or your\n state’s immunization compliance form) can be\n submitted directly to the Health Center.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"step-contact\">\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>FAX:<\/strong>\n <span>601-979-9228<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Email:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"mailto:healthservices@jsums.edu\">healthservices@jsums.edu<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792260\">601-979-2260<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\n For more detailed information on JSU’s health\n screening requirements, including for international\n students and exemptions, visit the\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/healthservices\">JSU Health Center webpage<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Four<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Register for Classes<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Whether you are taking a class online or on campus, please\n <strong>schedule a meeting with an academic advisor<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"step-contact\">\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Online:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019790779\">JSUOnline · 601-979-0779<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>On Campus:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792127\">Student Success · 601-979-2127<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Five<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Complete Registration or Set Up a Payment Plan<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__label\">Source Content Issue · CMS Typo<\/span>\n <p class=\"source-issue-callout__text\">\n The source page displays this step title as\n <code>“Complete Registration or Set up a Payment\n Plan Copy”<\/code>. The trailing word\n <strong>“Copy”<\/strong> appears to be a\n <strong>WordPress “Duplicate Page” plugin\n artifact<\/strong> that was never removed after page\n duplication. Rebuild corrects the title to\n “Complete Registration or Set Up a Payment\n Plan” while preserving the source content of the\n step.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\n “Completing Registration” is the phrase used\n to describe the Business Office acknowledgement or\n verification of how fees are to be paid for the current\n semester. Once this information is officially communicated\n to the Business Office, we will accept the charges and\n payments for the current semester which in turn\n <strong>protects the student’s classes from being\n purged<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__subhead\">Two Ways to Officially Communicate<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li><strong>Automatic Registration Complete<\/strong> —\n The most popular way. Once a student has selected classes\n (along with housing and meal plan), the system will\n review all eligible accepted financial aid. If the\n remaining balance is <strong>less than $200<\/strong>,\n the student’s registration will be completed\n automatically.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Online Payment Plan<\/strong> — The plan\n divides the balance due into <strong>four (4)\n installments<\/strong>. The initial installment plus\n <strong>$100 (the deferment fee)<\/strong> is required\n to complete registration. The remaining three (3)\n installments are due in <strong>30-day increments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"payment-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"payment-callout__label\">Late Fee Notice<\/span>\n <p class=\"payment-callout__text\">\n <strong>Late fees of $70 begins on the 1st day of class.<\/strong>\n Complete registration on time to avoid additional charges.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__subhead\">Verify Status via JSU PAWS<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Select the <strong>“Student”<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Registration”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Fall Registration Service”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Check Registration Status”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>If registration is complete, a <strong>congratulatory\n message<\/strong> will be displayed.<\/li>\n <li>If not, a message will display instructing you to your\n next required step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Six<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Get Your Student Identification<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n To enhance the <strong>safety and security of the campus\n community<\/strong>, faculty, staff and students are required\n to obtain a University-issued photo ID card. The University\n mandates that all faculty, staff, and students <strong>display\n his\/her ID card visibly at all times while on campus<\/strong>.\n Non-degree seeking students are able to obtain their ID\n <strong>after Step 5 registration is complete<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__label\">Source Content Issue · Impossible Step Reference<\/span>\n <p class=\"source-issue-callout__text\">\n The source states: <strong>“First-year students\n are able to obtain their ID after registration is\n complete (Step 8).”<\/strong> But this page has\n <strong>only 6 steps — Step 8 does not exist<\/strong>.\n This is a copy-paste from the HSE\/Home-Schooled\n 12-step pages. Rebuild corrects the reference to\n <strong>Step 5<\/strong> (the actual registration\n completion step on this page) and updates\n “First-year students” to “Non-degree\n seeking students” since non-degree students are\n adults 21+, not traditional first-year freshmen.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"deadlines\" aria-labelledby=\"deadlines-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Application Deadlines<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"deadlines-h\">Priority deadlines<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"deadlines-block\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"deadlines-h\">\n <span class=\"deadlines-block__eyebrow\">Deadlines<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadlines-block__title\">Two schedules — Traditional and JSUOnline<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"deadlines-grid\">\n <div class=\"deadline-group\">\n <span class=\"deadline-group__label\">Traditional Students<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadline-group__title\">Priority Deadlines<\/p>\n <ul class=\"deadline-list\">\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall Semester<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">August 21st<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring Semester<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">January 15th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">First Summer Session<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">May 27th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Second Summer Session<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">June 26th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"deadline-group\">\n <span class=\"deadline-group__label\">JSUOnline Students<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadline-group__title\">Priority Deadlines<\/p>\n <ul class=\"deadline-list\">\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring – 1st 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">January 7th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring – 2nd 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">March 4th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Summer<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">May 15th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall – 1st 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">August 20th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall – 2nd 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">October 11th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"related\" aria-labelledby=\"related-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Related Pages<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"related-h\">Explore JSU Admissions<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cards-grid\">\n <a class=\"card card--action card--featured\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/admissions-home\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Undergraduate Admissions Home<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Return to the JSU Undergraduate Admissions home page.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/transient-students\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Related Path<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Transient Students<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Students taking classes at JSU to transfer credits back to their home institution.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/post-baccalaureate\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Related Path<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Post-Baccalaureate<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Students pursuing a Second Bachelor’s Degree.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Support<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Answers to common admissions questions from prospective students.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to Continue Your Learning?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Contact JSU Undergraduate Admissions at 1-866-843-3578 for personalized assistance with your non-degree seeking student application.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Today<\/a>\n <a href=\"tel:+18668433578\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\" aria-label=\"Call 1-866-843-3578 — JSU Admissions toll-free\">Call 1-866-843-3578<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📞<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Admissions Toll-Free<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+18668433578\">1-866-843-3578<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📝<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Non-Degree Seeking Consent Form<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/?isAnonymous=true#form\/91\">Access Form 91 (etrieve.cloud)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏥<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Health Center<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019792260\">601-979-2260<\/a> · <a href=\"mailto:healthservices@jsums.edu\">healthservices@jsums.edu<\/a> · FAX: 601-979-9228<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Academic Advisement<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">JSUOnline: <a href=\"tel:+16019790779\">601-979-0779<\/a> · Student Success (On-Campus): <a href=\"tel:+16019792127\">601-979-2127<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✉<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Recruitment Email<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"mailto:futuretigers@jsums.edu\">futuretigers@jsums.edu<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📍<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Mailing Address<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n Jackson State University<br>\n Undergraduate Admissions<br>\n P.O. 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background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n min-height: 100vh !important;\n height: 100vh !important;\n display: flex !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* 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#00152E;\n padding: .3rem 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__top-inner {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n gap: 1rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: .15rem .75rem;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .68rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);\n text-decoration: none;\n letter-spacing: .02em;\n transition: color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a:hover { color: #3DB4F0; }\n.jsu-global-nav__ctas {\n display: flex;\n gap: .4rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .05em;\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .3rem .85rem;\n border-radius: 4px;\n transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply {\n background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit {\n background: transparent;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give {\n background: #3DB4F0;\n color: #002147;\n font-weight: 800;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give:hover { background: #6DC8F5; }\n\n.jsu-global-nav__main {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n height: 64px;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark {\n width: 44px;\n height: 44px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 900;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #002147;\n letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n display: block;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-weight: 800;\n font-size: .88rem;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .62rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .3rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .55rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n content: '';\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0; height: 0;\n border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n opacity: .6;\n margin-left: .2rem;\n transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n position: absolute;\n top: calc(100% + 4px);\n left: 0;\n min-width: 220px;\n background: #001736;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n padding: .5rem 0;\n opacity: 0;\n visibility: hidden;\n transform: translateY(-8px);\n transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n z-index: 100;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n opacity: 1;\n visibility: visible;\n transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n display: block;\n padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n display: block;\n padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .65rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n display: none;\n background: none;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n border-radius: 6px;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n padding: .45rem .65rem;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1;\n transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 54px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 46px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n 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}\n\n\n.pdf-embed-wrap{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,21,46,.1);margin:1.5rem 0;}\n.pdf-embed-header{background:#002147;padding:.75rem 1.25rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-embed-title{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-embed-actions{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-btn{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:.35rem .85rem;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s;white-space:nowrap;}\n.pdf-btn--view{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--view:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}\n.pdf-btn--dl{background:#00659E;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--dl:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.pdf-embed-frame{display:block;background:#F3F7FB;width:100%;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;}\n\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.cards-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.card {\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease !important;\n}\n.card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n height: 4px;\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00629A 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .9;\n}\n.card:hover {\n border-color: #008ED6 !important;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 33, 71, .10) !important;\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n}\na.card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }\n.card__body { padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.65rem; flex: 1; }\n.card__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .68rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin-bottom: .75rem;\n display: block;\n color: #00629A;\n}\n.card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n line-height: 1.25;\n margin-bottom: .9rem;\n display: block;\n color: #002147;\n}\n.card__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.65;\n display: block;\n color: #4A5060;\n}\na.card--action .card__title {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n}\na.card--action .card__title::after {\n content: \"\\2192\";\n color: #00629A;\n font-weight: 700;\n margin-left: auto;\n font-size: 1.35rem;\n transition: transform .2s ease;\n}\na.card--action:hover .card__title::after { transform: translateX(4px); }\n\n.card--featured {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 100%);\n border: none;\n}\n.card--featured::before { display: none; }\n.card--featured .card__eyebrow { color: #6DC8F5; }\n.card--featured .card__title { color: #FFFFFF; }\n.card--featured .card__text { color: #FFFFFF; }\n.card--featured.card--action .card__title::after { color: #6DC8F5; }\n\n\/* Welcome intro *\/\n.welcome-intro {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 4px solid #00629A;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 2rem 2.15rem;\n}\n.welcome-intro__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .78rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #00629A;\n margin: 0 0 .75rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.welcome-intro p {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n line-height: 1.8;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0 0 1.15rem;\n}\n.welcome-intro p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.welcome-intro strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Stale notice (amber) *\/\n.stale-notice {\n background: #FFF8E1;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-left: 5px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0 0;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.15rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.stale-notice__icon {\n color: #B45309;\n font-size: 1.65rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.stale-notice__body { flex: 1; }\n.stale-notice__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0 0 .4rem;\n}\n.stale-notice__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.65;\n}\n.stale-notice__text strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Non-degree policy overview *\/\n.policy-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.35rem;\n}\n.policy-card {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2rem 1.75rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-align: center;\n}\n.policy-card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 5rem;\n height: 5rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .15;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.policy-card--age { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a3a 0%, #00629A 100%); }\n.policy-card--edu { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D28D9 0%, #8B5CF6 100%); }\n.policy-card--credit { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 100%); }\n.policy-card__icon {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 3.35rem;\n height: 3.35rem;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n font-size: 1.65rem;\n margin: 0 auto 1rem;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n display: block;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__value {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n line-height: 1;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.5;\n position: relative;\n}\n.policy-card__desc strong { color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 800; }\n\n\/* Definition block *\/\n.definition-block {\n background: #EBF6FD;\n border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n border-left: 4px solid #00629A;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 2rem 2.15rem;\n}\n.definition-block__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .78rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #00629A;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.definition-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.35rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0 0 1rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n.definition-block__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0 0 1rem;\n line-height: 1.75;\n}\n.definition-block__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.definition-block__text strong { color: #002147; }\n\n\/* Credit limits sub-block *\/\n.limits-block {\n background: #FFF8E1;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-left: 4px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.65rem 1.85rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0 0;\n}\n.limits-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0 0 .95rem;\n letter-spacing: .04em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.limits-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n}\n.limit-item {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #B45309;\n border-radius: 6px;\n padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;\n text-align: center;\n}\n.limit-item__number {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1;\n}\n.limit-item__unit {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .78rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: #B45309;\n margin: .25rem 0 .5rem;\n letter-spacing: .1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.limit-item__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .9rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.4;\n}\n\n\/* Transition path visual *\/\n.transition-block {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2.5rem 2.35rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.transition-block::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 8rem;\n height: 8rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .12;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.transition-block__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .18em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #6DC8F5;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n display: block;\n position: relative;\n}\n.transition-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.55rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 1.5rem;\n line-height: 1.25;\n position: relative;\n}\n.transition-path {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;\n gap: 1.35rem;\n align-items: stretch;\n position: relative;\n}\n.transition-node {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\n border: 1px solid rgba(109,200,245,0.3);\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem;\n}\n.transition-node__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #6DC8F5;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.transition-node__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n.transition-node__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.55;\n}\n.transition-node__text strong { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-weight: 800; }\n.transition-arrow {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n padding: 0 .35rem;\n}\n.transition-arrow__badge {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 4rem;\n height: 4rem;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,33,71,.15);\n line-height: 1;\n padding: .5rem;\n text-align: center;\n}\n.transition-arrow__badge span {\n display: block;\n}\n.transition-notes {\n margin: 1.35rem 0 0;\n padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n border-left: 3px solid #6DC8F5;\n border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n position: relative;\n}\n.transition-notes__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .98rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.transition-notes__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.transition-notes__text strong { color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 800; }\n.transition-notes__text em { color: #6DC8F5; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }\n\n\/* Enrollment steps *\/\n.enroll-list {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.enroll-step {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 4px solid #00629A;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 1.75rem;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;\n}\n.enroll-step:hover {\n border-color: #008ED6;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,33,71,.08);\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n}\n.enroll-step__number {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.35rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00629A 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 3.15rem;\n height: 3.15rem;\n min-width: 3.15rem;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.enroll-step__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }\n.enroll-step__eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #00629A;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.enroll-step__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.35rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0 0 .95rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n.enroll-step__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1.02rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n margin: 0 0 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1.7;\n}\n.enroll-step__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.enroll-step__text strong { color: #002147; }\n.enroll-step__text code {\n font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;\n background: #EBF6FD;\n color: #002147;\n padding: .1rem .45rem;\n border-radius: 4px;\n font-weight: 700;\n font-size: .92rem;\n border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n}\n.enroll-step__subhead {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #00629A;\n letter-spacing: .1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 1.15rem 0 .5rem;\n padding-bottom: .35rem;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n}\n.enroll-step__list {\n list-style: none;\n padding: 0;\n margin: 0 0 1rem;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: .5rem;\n}\n.enroll-step__list li {\n padding: .55rem .95rem;\n background: #F3F7FB;\n border-left: 3px solid #008ED6;\n border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n color: #1C2430;\n line-height: 1.55;\n}\n.enroll-step__list li strong { color: #002147; }\n.enroll-step__list--num {\n counter-reset: enrolllist-counter;\n}\n.enroll-step__list--num li {\n padding-left: 2.15rem;\n position: relative;\n counter-increment: 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padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; }\n .source-issue-callout__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .deadlines-block { padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem; }\n .deadlines-block__title { font-size: 1.35rem; }\n .deadlines-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }\n .deadline-group { padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"w\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/\">JSU Home<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\">Admissions & Aid<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/admissions-home\/\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Non-Degree Seeking Students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">JSU · Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Non-Degree Seeking <em>Students<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n For <strong>adult learners age 21+<\/strong> who want to take\n JSU courses <strong>without pursuing a degree program<\/strong>.\n Requirements: <strong>high school diploma (or equivalent)<\/strong>\n and completion of the <strong>Non-Degree Seeking Student Consent\n Form<\/strong>. Six-step streamlined enrollment process.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#policies\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">See Policies<\/a>\n <a href=\"#process\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Start the Process<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"welcome\" aria-labelledby=\"welcome-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome to JSU<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"welcome-h\">Continue your learning — on your own terms<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"welcome-intro\">\n <span class=\"welcome-intro__eyebrow\">Our Commitment<\/span>\n <p>\n <strong>Jackson State University®<\/strong> is an environment\n that inspires you to <strong>grow, learn, and reach beyond the\n ordinary<\/strong>. This is a <strong>“home away from\n home”<\/strong> where every student can find their place.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Our team in <strong>Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment<\/strong>\n is committed to assisting prospective students and their\n families through the acceptance and enrollment process by\n providing essential information to help students successfully\n transition into the university. This webpage will provide you\n with the necessary information to guide your educational goals.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stale-notice\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"stale-notice__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"stale-notice__body\">\n <p class=\"stale-notice__title\">Test-Optional Policy Notice<\/p>\n <p class=\"stale-notice__text\">\n The published policy statement reads: <strong>“Jackson\n State University is test optional for the 2023-2024 and\n 2024-2025 academic years.”<\/strong> <strong>Note for\n non-degree seeking students:<\/strong> ACT\/SAT scores are\n not listed among Non-Degree Seeking Student requirements\n (source shows only age, HS diploma, and consent form).\n Please contact Undergraduate Admissions to <strong>confirm\n current test requirements for non-degree seeking students<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"policies\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Non-Degree Policies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"policies-h\">Three key requirements<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree seeking students must meet <strong>three\n requirements<\/strong> and comply with specific credit-hour\n limits.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--age\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👤<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Minimum Age<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">21+<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">Not less than <strong>21 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--edu\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Prior Education<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">HS Diploma<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">High school diploma <strong>or equivalent<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"policy-card policy-card--credit\">\n <div class=\"policy-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/div>\n <span class=\"policy-card__label\">Credit Limit<\/span>\n <p class=\"policy-card__value\">12 Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"policy-card__desc\">Maximum <strong>12.0 semester hours<\/strong> per semester<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"definition-block\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"definition-block__eyebrow\">Non-Degree Student Definition<\/span>\n <p class=\"definition-block__title\">Who is a Non-Degree Seeking Student?<\/p>\n <p class=\"definition-block__text\">\n A <strong>special non-degree student<\/strong> is one who is\n <strong>not pursuing a degree program<\/strong>. Admission may\n be granted provided the student is <strong>not less than 21\n years of age<\/strong> and <strong>has a high school diploma\n or its equivalent<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"definition-block__text\">\n The special non-degree student is subject to <strong>all\n University regulations governing registration, attendance,\n and academic standing<\/strong>. Credit earned in non-degree\n status is <strong>recorded on the student’s permanent\n academic record<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"limits-block\">\n <p class=\"limits-block__title\">⚠ Credit-Hour Limits<\/p>\n <div class=\"limits-grid\">\n <div class=\"limit-item\">\n <p class=\"limit-item__number\">12.0<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__unit\">Semester Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__desc\">Maximum per <strong>regular semester<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"limit-item\">\n <p class=\"limit-item__number\">6.0<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__unit\">Semester Hours<\/p>\n <p class=\"limit-item__desc\">Maximum per <strong>summer term<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"transition\" aria-labelledby=\"transition-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Path Forward<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"transition-h\">Transition to degree-seeking status<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree students can transition to degree-seeking status\n by meeting specific academic and application requirements.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-block\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"transition-h\">\n <span class=\"transition-block__eyebrow\">Transition Path<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-block__title\">Non-Degree → Degree-Seeking<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"transition-path\">\n <div class=\"transition-node\">\n <span class=\"transition-node__label\">Starting Status<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-node__title\">Non-Degree Seeking<\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-node__text\">\n Taking classes at JSU with <strong>12\/6 semester-hour\n limits<\/strong> without pursuing a degree.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-arrow\">\n <div class=\"transition-arrow__badge\">\n <span>Complete<\/span>\n <span>12 hrs<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-node\">\n <span class=\"transition-node__label\">Target Status<\/span>\n <p class=\"transition-node__title\">Degree-Seeking<\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-node__text\">\n Admitted to a degree program with up to <strong>18 credit\n hours<\/strong> applied toward a baccalaureate degree.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"transition-notes\">\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Requirement:<\/em> Satisfactorily complete <strong>twelve\n (12) hours with a “C” or better average in the\n general education core<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Credit Cap:<\/em> Once admitted to a degree program, a\n <strong>maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours credit<\/strong>\n earned as a non-degree seeking student may be applied toward\n a baccalaureate degree, <em>if approved by the dean of the\n college or school from which the degree is sought<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Application Required:<\/em> Students seeking admission to\n a degree program must <strong>submit a formal application\n indicating the desired major<\/strong>. Credits may be applied\n when the student <strong>satisfactorily meets entrance\n requirements<\/strong> established by the University and\n approved by the Dean of the School in which the student\n wishes to major.\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"transition-notes__text\">\n <em>Warning:<\/em> The student is <strong>subject to\n dismissal if the minimum grade point average is not\n earned<\/strong> while in this status.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"process\" aria-labelledby=\"process-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Enrollment Process<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"process-h\">Six streamlined steps<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Non-degree seeking students follow a <strong>streamlined\n six-step process<\/strong> — fewer steps than degree-seeking\n applicants because non-degree students typically don’t\n need FAFSA, scholarships, housing, or Welcome Week.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"enroll-list\">\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step One<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Visit Our Campus<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Are you ready to visit our beautiful Jackson, MS campus?\n Join us for a tour and explore life at Jackson State. Your\n visit will consist of a <strong>brief orientation session\n and a 1½ hour walking tour<\/strong>. Tours are\n conducted by <strong>recruitment office staff and student\n ambassadors<\/strong>. You’ll learn about undergraduate\n admission requirements, degree options, housing, student\n life, and the legacy of the university, and see notable\n buildings including our <strong>Student Center, Residential\n Facilities, Recreation Center, and Library<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/recruitment\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Schedule a Campus Visit →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Two<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Get Admitted to JSU<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Applying to Jackson State University takes <strong>2 easy\n steps<\/strong> for non-degree seeking students:\n <\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Submit an <strong>online application<\/strong> at\n <code>jsums.org<\/code> by clicking the “Apply”\n link on the homepage.<\/li>\n <li>Make arrangements to meet with your <strong>admissions\n counselor<\/strong> to complete and sign the <strong>Non-Degree\n Seeking Student Consent Form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Please allow at least <strong>7-10 business days<\/strong>\n from the receipt of all required documents for an admission\n decision.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"consent-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"consent-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📝<\/span>\n <div class=\"consent-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"consent-callout__label\">Required Form<\/span>\n <p class=\"consent-callout__title\">Non-Degree Seeking Student Consent Form<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/?isAnonymous=true#form\/91\" class=\"consent-callout__link\">Access Form 91 →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Three<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Send Immunization Record<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n All students born after <strong>December 1956<\/strong> who\n plan to attend classes on one of our campuses must submit\n proof of immunization compliance for <strong>measles,\n mumps, and rubella<\/strong>. <em>Online students are\n excepted.<\/em> A copy of your immunization record (or your\n state’s immunization compliance form) can be\n submitted directly to the Health Center.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"step-contact\">\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>FAX:<\/strong>\n <span>601-979-9228<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Email:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"mailto:healthservices@jsums.edu\">healthservices@jsums.edu<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792260\">601-979-2260<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\n For more detailed information on JSU’s health\n screening requirements, including for international\n students and exemptions, visit the\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/healthservices\">JSU Health Center webpage<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Four<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Register for Classes<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Whether you are taking a class online or on campus, please\n <strong>schedule a meeting with an academic advisor<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"step-contact\">\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Online:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019790779\">JSUOnline · 601-979-0779<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>On Campus:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+16019792127\">Student Success · 601-979-2127<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Five<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Complete Registration or Set Up a Payment Plan<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__label\">Source Content Issue · CMS Typo<\/span>\n <p class=\"source-issue-callout__text\">\n The source page displays this step title as\n <code>“Complete Registration or Set up a Payment\n Plan Copy”<\/code>. The trailing word\n <strong>“Copy”<\/strong> appears to be a\n <strong>WordPress “Duplicate Page” plugin\n artifact<\/strong> that was never removed after page\n duplication. Rebuild corrects the title to\n “Complete Registration or Set Up a Payment\n Plan” while preserving the source content of the\n step.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\n “Completing Registration” is the phrase used\n to describe the Business Office acknowledgement or\n verification of how fees are to be paid for the current\n semester. Once this information is officially communicated\n to the Business Office, we will accept the charges and\n payments for the current semester which in turn\n <strong>protects the student’s classes from being\n purged<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__subhead\">Two Ways to Officially Communicate<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li><strong>Automatic Registration Complete<\/strong> —\n The most popular way. Once a student has selected classes\n (along with housing and meal plan), the system will\n review all eligible accepted financial aid. If the\n remaining balance is <strong>less than $200<\/strong>,\n the student’s registration will be completed\n automatically.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Online Payment Plan<\/strong> — The plan\n divides the balance due into <strong>four (4)\n installments<\/strong>. The initial installment plus\n <strong>$100 (the deferment fee)<\/strong> is required\n to complete registration. The remaining three (3)\n installments are due in <strong>30-day increments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"payment-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"payment-callout__label\">Late Fee Notice<\/span>\n <p class=\"payment-callout__text\">\n <strong>Late fees of $70 begins on the 1st day of class.<\/strong>\n Complete registration on time to avoid additional charges.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__subhead\">Verify Status via JSU PAWS<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Select the <strong>“Student”<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Registration”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Fall Registration Service”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Select <strong>“Check Registration Status”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>If registration is complete, a <strong>congratulatory\n message<\/strong> will be displayed.<\/li>\n <li>If not, a message will display instructing you to your\n next required step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Six<\/span>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__title\">Get Your Student Identification<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n To enhance the <strong>safety and security of the campus\n community<\/strong>, faculty, staff and students are required\n to obtain a University-issued photo ID card. The University\n mandates that all faculty, staff, and students <strong>display\n his\/her ID card visibly at all times while on campus<\/strong>.\n Non-degree seeking students are able to obtain their ID\n <strong>after Step 5 registration is complete<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⚠<\/span>\n <div class=\"source-issue-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"source-issue-callout__label\">Source Content Issue · Impossible Step Reference<\/span>\n <p class=\"source-issue-callout__text\">\n The source states: <strong>“First-year students\n are able to obtain their ID after registration is\n complete (Step 8).”<\/strong> But this page has\n <strong>only 6 steps — Step 8 does not exist<\/strong>.\n This is a copy-paste from the HSE\/Home-Schooled\n 12-step pages. Rebuild corrects the reference to\n <strong>Step 5<\/strong> (the actual registration\n completion step on this page) and updates\n “First-year students” to “Non-degree\n seeking students” since non-degree students are\n adults 21+, not traditional first-year freshmen.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"deadlines\" aria-labelledby=\"deadlines-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Application Deadlines<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"deadlines-h\">Priority deadlines<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"deadlines-block\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"deadlines-h\">\n <span class=\"deadlines-block__eyebrow\">Deadlines<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadlines-block__title\">Two schedules — Traditional and JSUOnline<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"deadlines-grid\">\n <div class=\"deadline-group\">\n <span class=\"deadline-group__label\">Traditional Students<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadline-group__title\">Priority Deadlines<\/p>\n <ul class=\"deadline-list\">\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall Semester<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">August 21st<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring Semester<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">January 15th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">First Summer Session<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">May 27th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Second Summer Session<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">June 26th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"deadline-group\">\n <span class=\"deadline-group__label\">JSUOnline Students<\/span>\n <p class=\"deadline-group__title\">Priority Deadlines<\/p>\n <ul class=\"deadline-list\">\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring – 1st 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">January 7th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Spring – 2nd 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">March 4th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Summer<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">May 15th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall – 1st 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">August 20th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"deadline-item\">\n <span class=\"deadline-item__semester\">Fall – 2nd 8 Weeks<\/span>\n <span class=\"deadline-item__date\">October 11th<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"related\" aria-labelledby=\"related-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Related Pages<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"related-h\">Explore JSU Admissions<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cards-grid\">\n <a class=\"card card--action card--featured\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/admissions-home\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Undergraduate Admissions Home<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Return to the JSU Undergraduate Admissions home page.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/transient-students\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Related Path<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Transient Students<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Students taking classes at JSU to transfer credits back to their home institution.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/post-baccalaureate\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Related Path<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Post-Baccalaureate<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Students pursuing a Second Bachelor’s Degree.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Support<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Answers to common admissions questions from prospective students.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to Continue Your Learning?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Contact JSU Undergraduate Admissions at 1-866-843-3578 for 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<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📝<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Non-Degree Seeking Consent Form<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jsumscentral.etrieve.cloud\/?isAnonymous=true#form\/91\">Access Form 91 (etrieve.cloud)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏥<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Health Center<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019792260\">601-979-2260<\/a> · <a href=\"mailto:healthservices@jsums.edu\">healthservices@jsums.edu<\/a> · FAX: 601-979-9228<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Academic Advisement<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">JSUOnline: <a href=\"tel:+16019790779\">601-979-0779<\/a> · Student Success 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