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\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\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 ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\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\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\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .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 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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 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}\n.guide-cat__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .2rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.guide-cat--apply .guide-cat__label { color: #00629A; }\n.guide-cat--afford .guide-cat__label { color: #B45309; }\n.guide-cat--visit .guide-cat__label { color: #6D28D9; }\n.guide-cat--credit .guide-cat__label { color: #2E7D32; }\n.guide-cat__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.25;\n}\n.guide-cat__list {\n list-style: none;\n padding: 0;\n margin: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: .65rem;\n flex: 1;\n}\n.guide-cat__item {\n background: #F3F7FB;\n border-radius: 6px;\n padding: 0;\n transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;\n}\n.guide-cat__item:hover {\n background: #EBF6FD;\n transform: translateX(2px);\n}\n.guide-cat__link {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n 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list-style: none;\n padding: 0;\n margin: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: .75rem;\n}\n.deadline-item {\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n padding: .75rem 1rem;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\n border-left: 3px solid #6DC8F5;\n border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n gap: 1rem;\n}\n.deadline-item__semester {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n color: #E6EEF6;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.4;\n}\n.deadline-item__date {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #6DC8F5;\n margin: 0;\n white-space: nowrap;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Student type cards (matching Admissions Home 6 cards) *\/\n.student-types-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));\n gap: 1.25rem;\n}\n.student-type-card {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n}\n.student-type-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}\n.student-type-card:hover {\n border-color: #008ED6;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,33,71,.08);\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n}\n.student-type-card__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .68rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #00629A;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.student-type-card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0 0 .75rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n.student-type-card__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n color: #4A5060;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.55;\n flex: 1;\n}\n\n\/* Service cards *\/\n.service-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem;\n}\n.service-card {\n background: #F0FFF1;\n border: 1px solid #2E7D32;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n text-align: center;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.service-card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n height: 4px;\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E7D32 0%, #4CAF50 100%);\n}\n.service-card:hover {\n border-color: #1B5E20;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(46,125,50,.15);\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n}\n.service-card__icon {\n width: 3.15rem;\n height: 3.15rem;\n border-radius: 50%;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E7D32 0%, #4CAF50 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n margin: 0 auto 1rem;\n}\n.service-card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Self-Service Forms grid *\/\n.forms-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));\n gap: 1rem;\n}\n.form-card {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F3FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);\n border: 1px solid #6D28D9;\n border-left: 4px solid #6D28D9;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.form-card:hover {\n border-color: #4C1D95;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(109,40,217,.15);\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n}\n.form-card__icon {\n color: #6D28D9;\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n margin-top: .1rem;\n}\n.form-card__body { flex: 1; }\n.form-card__number {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #6D28D9;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .3rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.form-card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .95rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.35;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 720px) {\n .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }\n .card__body { padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem; }\n .card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; }\n .welcome-intro { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }\n .welcome-intro p { font-size: 1rem; }\n .stale-notice { flex-direction: column; padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; }\n .stale-notice__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .guide-cats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.15rem; }\n .guide-cat { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }\n .guide-cat__title { font-size: 1.05rem; }\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 .student-types-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }\n .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }\n .forms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\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\">Parents and Families<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n <!-- HERO -->\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 Parents and <em>Families<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n A guide for the <strong>parents, guardians, and families<\/strong>\n of prospective Jackson State University students. Learn how the\n application process works, how to make college affordable,\n how to visit our beautiful Jackson campus, and how your student\n can get credit for their prior academic achievements.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#guide\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Parent Guide<\/a>\n <a href=\"#deadlines\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">See Deadlines<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- WELCOME -->\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, Families<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"welcome-h\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"welcome-intro\">\n <span class=\"welcome-intro__eyebrow\">Message to Families<\/span>\n <p>\n <strong>Jackson State University®<\/strong> is committed to\n supporting families through every step of the college\n transition. Whether you’re guiding a first-time college\n student or navigating a transfer, this page consolidates the\n <strong>most important information families ask about<\/strong>:\n the application process, cost, campus visits, and academic\n credit.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Students are still able to be admitted without an ACT. Just\n submit your application and high school transcript and we\n will admit you upon review. Students not submitting an ACT,\n SAT or Residual score will be <strong>automatically enrolled\n in the Year-long Academic Support Program<\/strong>, which\n requires intermediate-level coursework. Please contact\n <strong>1-866-THEEJSU (1-866-843-3578)<\/strong> for more\n information.\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> This policy\n statement is <strong>approximately 2 years out of date<\/strong>.\n Please contact Undergraduate Admissions at\n <strong>1-866-843-3578<\/strong> to confirm the current\n test-optional policy for your student.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- PARENT GUIDE (4 categories) -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"guide\" aria-labelledby=\"guide-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get Started<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"guide-h\">Parent Guide — Four Categories<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Four curated categories answering the questions families most\n often ask: <strong>Applying, Affording, Visiting, and Credit<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"guide-cats\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat guide-cat--apply\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__header\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📝<\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat__title-wrap\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__label\">Category 1<\/span>\n <p class=\"guide-cat__title\">Applying To JSU<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"guide-cat__list\">\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/freshman\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/span>\n <span>Freshman – How The Application Process Works<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/transfer\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📚<\/span>\n <span>Transfers – How The Application Process Works<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat guide-cat--afford\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__header\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💰<\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat__title-wrap\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__label\">Category 2<\/span>\n <p class=\"guide-cat__title\">Making College Affordable<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"guide-cat__list\">\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/financialaid\/\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💳<\/span>\n <span>Financial Aid<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/businessfinance\/tuition-and-fees\/\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💵<\/span>\n <span>Tuition and Fees<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/epay.jsums.edu\/C20107_tsa\/web\/login.jsp\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💸<\/span>\n <span>JSU Bill Payment System<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat guide-cat--visit\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__header\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏗<\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat__title-wrap\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__label\">Category 3<\/span>\n <p class=\"guide-cat__title\">Visiting THEE JSU<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"guide-cat__list\">\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏠<\/span>\n <span>Tour JSU<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitjackson.com\/\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏙<\/span>\n <span>Visit Jackson<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.jacksonfreepress.com\/cal\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📅<\/span>\n <span>Events in Jackson<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat guide-cat--credit\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__header\">\n <div class=\"guide-cat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🏆<\/div>\n <div class=\"guide-cat__title-wrap\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__label\">Category 4<\/span>\n <p class=\"guide-cat__title\">Getting Credit For What You’ve Accomplished<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"guide-cat__list\">\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/files\/2018\/10\/JSU-Credit-by-Examination-September-2018.pdf\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📑<\/span>\n <span>Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Credit<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"guide-cat__item\">\n <a class=\"guide-cat__link\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/requirements\/transfer-students\/\">\n <span class=\"guide-cat__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📋<\/span>\n <span>Transferring Credits from Other Institutions<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <div class=\"guide-cat__stale-flag\">\n <span>⚠<\/span>\n <span><strong>Note:<\/strong> The AP\/IB Credit link above points to a 2018 PDF. A newer 2025 version is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/files\/2025\/03\/Credit-by-Examination-3.12.25.pdf\" style=\"color:#B45309;text-decoration:underline;\">Related Links<\/a>.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- PRIORITY DEADLINES -->\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 <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Help your student stay on track. Application deadlines\n apply to both Traditional and JSUOnline programs.\n <\/p>\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 <!-- STUDENT TYPES -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"all-types\" aria-labelledby=\"all-types-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Explore Student Types<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"all-types-h\">Which admissions path fits your student?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Six admission paths cover every situation. Click through to\n find the specific requirements for your student’s path.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"student-types-grid\">\n <a class=\"student-type-card\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/freshman\/\">\n <span class=\"student-type-card__label\">Student Type<\/span>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__title\">Freshman<\/p>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__desc\">You have never attended a college or university, or you attended a college or university for the first time in the prior summer term.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"student-type-card\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/transfer\/\">\n <span class=\"student-type-card__label\">Student Type<\/span>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__title\">Transfer<\/p>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__desc\">You are entering JSU for the first time, but previously attended another postsecondary institution.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"student-type-card\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/readmit\/\">\n <span class=\"student-type-card__label\">Student Type<\/span>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__title\">Readmit<\/p>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__desc\">You previously attended JSU, but did not attend during the previous fall or spring semester.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"student-type-card\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\/international\/\">\n <span class=\"student-type-card__label\">Student Type<\/span>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__title\">International<\/p>\n <p class=\"student-type-card__desc\">You are a non-US Citizen seeking an undergraduate degree. 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