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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 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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.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 .jsu-global-nav__menu { display: none; }\n .jsu-global-nav__mob-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n}\n@media(max-width: 600px) {\n .jsu-global-nav__logo-text { display: none; }\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 PDF \/ Document Inline Viewer \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.doc-embed-wrap {\n margin: 1.25rem 0;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-radius: 10px;\n overflow: hidden;\n background: #F3F7FB;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n padding: .6rem 1rem;\n background: #002147;\n gap: .75rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__title {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n flex: 1;\n min-width: 0;\n white-space: nowrap;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-overflow: ellipsis;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__actions {\n display: flex;\n gap: .4rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .04em;\n padding: .3rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 5px;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view {\n background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.doc-embed-frame {\n width: 100%;\n height: 560px;\n border: none;\n display: block;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n}\n@media(max-width:600px){ .doc-embed-frame { height: 380px; } }\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\/* Post-Bacc key highlights (2 cards) *\/\n.highlights-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.highlight-card {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2rem 1.85rem 1.85rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.35rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.highlight-card::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n height: 4px;\n}\n.highlight-card--alumni {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #00629A 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.highlight-card--alumni::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%); }\n.highlight-card--fafsa {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.highlight-card--fafsa::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF8E1 0%, #B45309 100%); }\n.highlight-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: 3.65rem;\n height: 3.65rem;\n min-width: 3.65rem;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n font-size: 1.85rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.highlight-card__body { flex: 1; }\n.highlight-card__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin: 0 0 .4rem;\n display: block;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\n}\n.highlight-card__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n margin: 0 0 .75rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.highlight-card__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.highlight-card__desc strong { color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 800; }\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: 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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: enrolllist-counter;\n}\n.enroll-step__list--num li::before {\n content: counter(enrolllist-counter);\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .75rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: #00629A;\n border-radius: 50%;\n width: 1.35rem;\n height: 1.35rem;\n position: absolute;\n left: .55rem;\n top: .65rem;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n}\n\n\/* JSU alumni exemption callout *\/\n.alumni-exemption {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #00629A 100%);\n color: #FFFFFF;\n border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;\n margin: 1rem 0 0;\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.15rem;\n align-items: center;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.alumni-exemption::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 6rem;\n height: 6rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .15;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.alumni-exemption__icon {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\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 font-size: 1.5rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n position: relative;\n}\n.alumni-exemption__body { flex: 1; position: relative; }\n.alumni-exemption__label {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #6DC8F5;\n margin: 0 0 .35rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.alumni-exemption__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 .55rem;\n line-height: 1.35;\n}\n.alumni-exemption__text {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.55;\n}\n.alumni-exemption__text strong { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* Transcript methods grid *\/\n.method-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));\n gap: 1rem;\n margin: 1rem 0 0;\n}\n.method-item {\n background: #FFFFFF;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 3px solid #008ED6;\n border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n padding: 1rem 1.15rem;\n display: flex;\n gap: .85rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.method-item__icon {\n color: #00629A;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n margin-top: .1rem;\n}\n.method-item__body { flex: 1; }\n.method-item__name {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: .92rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0 0 .2rem;\n line-height: 1.35;\n}\n.method-item__desc {\n font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: .85rem;\n color: #4A5060;\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.4;\n}\n.method-item__desc a { color: #00629A; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; }\n\n\/* Address callout *\/\n.address-callout {\n background: #F3F7FB;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 4px solid #002147;\n border-radius: 0 6px 6px 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*\/\n.paws-processes {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1.15rem;\n margin: 1.15rem 0 0;\n}\n.paws-process {\n background: #EBF6FD;\n border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n border-left: 4px solid #00629A;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;\n}\n.paws-process__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 .4rem;\n display: block;\n}\n.paws-process__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #002147;\n margin: 0 0 .95rem;\n line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Contact callout for step *\/\n.step-contact {\n background: #F3F7FB;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-left: 4px solid #6D28D9;\n border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;\n margin: 1rem 0 0;\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\n gap: 1rem;\n}\n.step-contact__item {\n display: 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border-radius: 8px;\n padding: 2.85rem 2.5rem;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n.deadlines-block::before {\n content: \"\";\n position: absolute;\n top: 0; right: 0;\n width: 10rem;\n height: 10rem;\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6DC8F5 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n opacity: .12;\n border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;\n}\n.deadlines-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 1rem;\n display: block;\n position: relative;\n}\n.deadlines-block__title {\n font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n font-size: 1.65rem;\n font-weight: 800;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n margin: 0 0 1.85rem;\n line-height: 1.25;\n position: relative;\n}\n.deadlines-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 1.75rem;\n position: relative;\n}\n.deadline-group {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(109,200,245,0.3);\n 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'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@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 .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.15rem; }\n .highlight-card { flex-direction: column; padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; gap: 1rem; }\n .highlight-card__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .enroll-step {\n flex-direction: column;\n padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n gap: 1.15rem;\n }\n .enroll-step__number { width: 2.65rem; height: 2.65rem; min-width: 2.65rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }\n .enroll-step__title { font-size: 1.15rem; }\n .alumni-exemption { flex-direction: column; padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; gap: 1rem; }\n .alumni-exemption__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .fafsa-callout { flex-direction: column; padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem; text-align: center; }\n .fafsa-callout__icon { margin: 0 auto; }\n .paws-process { padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem; }\n .step-contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .75rem; }\n .source-issue-callout { flex-direction: column; 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\">Post-Baccalaureate<\/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 Post-Baccalaureate <em>(Second Bachelor’s Degree)<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n For <strong>adults who already hold a bachelor’s degree<\/strong>\n and want to pursue a <strong>second bachelor’s degree<\/strong>\n at Jackson State University. Only <strong>2 documents required<\/strong>\n (application + prior transcript), <strong>JSU alumni exempt from\n documents<\/strong>, and <strong>FAFSA-eligible<\/strong> for federal\n financial aid. Seven-step enrollment process.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#highlights\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Key Highlights<\/a>\n <a href=\"#process\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Start the Process<\/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 to JSU<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"welcome-h\">Return to school — pursue your second degree<\/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 post-baccalaureate applicants:<\/strong> ACT\/SAT scores are\n typically not required for Post-Bacc admissions because\n you already hold a bachelor’s degree. Please\n contact Undergraduate Admissions at <strong>1-866-843-3578<\/strong>\n to confirm current requirements for your situation.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- KEY HIGHLIGHTS -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"highlights\" aria-labelledby=\"highlights-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Key Highlights<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"highlights-h\">Two things that make Post-Baccalaureate simpler<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Post-Baccalaureate applicants benefit from <strong>streamlined\n requirements<\/strong> compared to first-time freshmen or transfer\n students.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"highlights-grid\">\n <div class=\"highlight-card highlight-card--alumni\">\n <div class=\"highlight-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/div>\n <div class=\"highlight-card__body\">\n <span class=\"highlight-card__label\">Highlight 1<\/span>\n <p class=\"highlight-card__title\">JSU Alumni: No Documents Required<\/p>\n <p class=\"highlight-card__desc\">\n <strong>If you graduated from Jackson State University,\n you do not need to submit any documents.<\/strong> JSU\n welcomes its own alumni back for additional education\n without transcript requirements.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"highlight-card highlight-card--fafsa\">\n <div class=\"highlight-card__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💵<\/div>\n <div class=\"highlight-card__body\">\n <span class=\"highlight-card__label\">Highlight 2<\/span>\n <p class=\"highlight-card__title\">FAFSA-Eligible for Federal Aid<\/p>\n <p class=\"highlight-card__desc\">\n Unlike non-degree seeking students, <strong>Post-Baccalaureate\n students are eligible for FAFSA and federal financial\n aid<\/strong>. JSU Federal Code: <strong>002410<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- 7-STEP PROCESS -->\n <section class=\"sec\" 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\">Seven steps to enrollment<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">\n Complete these seven sequential steps from campus visit through\n student ID to enroll at Jackson State University as a\n Post-Baccalaureate student. <em>No housing, scholarships, or\n move-in day steps — those apply to first-time freshmen.<\/em>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"enroll-list\">\n\n <!-- STEP 1: Visit Campus -->\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>JSU Student Center,\n residential 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 <!-- STEP 2: Get Admitted -->\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>:\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>Request your current college or university to send an\n <strong>official transcript showing date of graduation<\/strong>\n to Undergraduate Admissions. <em>If you graduated from\n Jackson State University, you do not need to submit any\n documents.<\/em><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"alumni-exemption\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"alumni-exemption__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎓<\/span>\n <div class=\"alumni-exemption__body\">\n <span class=\"alumni-exemption__label\">JSU Alumni Exemption<\/span>\n <p class=\"alumni-exemption__title\">Graduated from JSU? Skip the transcript.<\/p>\n <p class=\"alumni-exemption__text\">\n <strong>If you graduated from Jackson State University,\n you do not need to submit any documents.<\/strong> Welcome\n back to your alma mater.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\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 <p class=\"enroll-step__subhead\">How to Submit Your Official Transcript<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n The official transcript may be sent through any of these\n methods:\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"method-grid\">\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📧<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">e-Scrip Safe<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Electronic via web account<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📧<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">Parchment<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Electronic via web account<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✉<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">Clearinghouse<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Email <a href=\"mailto:transcripts@jsums.edu\">transcripts@jsums.edu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💳<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">Hand Delivered<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Must be in a <strong>sealed envelope<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📮<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">Mailed<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Must be sent in <strong>school envelope<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"method-item\">\n <span class=\"method-item__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📞<\/span>\n <div class=\"method-item__body\">\n <p class=\"method-item__name\">Other Methods<\/p>\n <p class=\"method-item__desc\">Call <a href=\"tel:+16019796361\">601-979-6361<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"address-callout\">\n <span class=\"address-callout__label\">Mailing Address<\/span>\n <p class=\"address-callout__text\">\n <strong>Jackson State University<\/strong><br>\n Undergraduate Admissions<br>\n P.O. Box 17330<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217<br>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/admissions\" style=\"color:#00629A;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\">jsums.org\/admissions<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 3: Complete the FAFSA (RICH CONTENT) -->\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\">Complete the FAFSA<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\n Complete the <strong>Free Application for Federal Student\n Aid (FAFSA)<\/strong> online at <code>www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/code>\n and request the results be forwarded to the Financial Aid\n Office at Jackson State University.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"fafsa-callout\" role=\"note\">\n <span class=\"fafsa-callout__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💵<\/span>\n <div class=\"fafsa-callout__body\">\n <span class=\"fafsa-callout__label\">JSU Federal Aid Code<\/span>\n <p class=\"fafsa-callout__title\">JSU Code: <code>002410<\/code><\/p>\n <p class=\"fafsa-callout__text\">\n Use this federal school code when completing your FAFSA\n to ensure your results are sent to Jackson State\n University. Contact the Financial Aid Office at\n <strong>1-866-THEE-JSU (866-843-3578)<\/strong> to\n check the status of your award.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"paws-processes\">\n <!-- Process 1: FAFSA Setup -->\n <div class=\"paws-process\">\n <span class=\"paws-process__eyebrow\">Process 1 · 6 Steps<\/span>\n <p class=\"paws-process__title\">Set Up Your FAFSA in P.A.W.S.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Go to <code>jsums.org<\/code> and click on <strong>P.A.W.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n <li>Log in using your <strong>User ID (J Number)<\/strong> and <strong>PIN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>“Financial Aid”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>“Award”<\/strong> and select the appropriate aid year.<\/li>\n <li>If you have a <strong>direct loan offer<\/strong>, you must accept the loan before funds can be disbursed to your student account.<\/li>\n <li>You must also complete a <strong>Master Promissory Note (MPN)<\/strong> and <strong>Entrance Counseling<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" style=\"color:#00629A;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\">studentaid.gov<\/a>. Your results will be electronically sent to Jackson State University.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Process 2: Check Missing Requirements -->\n <div class=\"paws-process\">\n <span class=\"paws-process__eyebrow\">Process 2 · 7 Steps<\/span>\n <p class=\"paws-process__title\">Check for Missing and\/or Unsatisfied Requirements<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Go to <code>jsums.org<\/code> and click on <strong>JSU P.A.W.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n <li>Login using your <strong>User ID<\/strong> and <strong>PIN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click on <strong>Financial Aid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click on <strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong> and select <strong>Aid Year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Review <strong>Student Requirements, Holds, Academic Progress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>If you have <strong>Unsatisfied Requirements<\/strong>, please submit documents to the Financial Aid Office immediately.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Process 3: Accept Award -->\n <div class=\"paws-process\">\n <span class=\"paws-process__eyebrow\">Process 3 · 6 Steps<\/span>\n <p class=\"paws-process__title\">Accept Your Award Offer<\/p>\n <ul class=\"enroll-step__list enroll-step__list--num\">\n <li>Go to <code>jsums.org<\/code> and click on <strong>JSU P.A.W.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n <li>Login using your <strong>User ID<\/strong> and <strong>PIN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click on <strong>Financial Aid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>“Award”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>“Award for Aid Year”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <li>Click <strong>“Accept Award Offer”<\/strong> tab and follow the instructions.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"step-contact\" style=\"margin-top:1.15rem;\">\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Website:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/financialaid\">jsums.edu\/financialaid<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-contact__item\">\n <strong>Toll-Free:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+18668433578\">1-866-THEE-JSU<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 4: Immunization -->\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\">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 excepted.<\/em>\n A copy of your immunization record (or your state’s\n immunization compliance form) can be submitted directly to\n the JSU 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, exemptions, and the Health Center’s mailing\n address, visit the\n <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/healthservices\">JSU Health Center webpage<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 5: Register for Classes -->\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\">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:+16019791250\">UAAC · 601-979-1250<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- STEP 6: Complete Registration -->\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\">Complete Registration or Set Up a Payment Plan<\/p>\n <p class=\"enroll-step__text\">\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 <!-- STEP 7: Student ID (WITH SELF-REFERENTIAL ERROR) -->\n <div class=\"enroll-step\">\n <div class=\"enroll-step__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">7<\/div>\n <div class=\"enroll-step__body\">\n <span class=\"enroll-step__eyebrow\">Step Seven<\/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 Post-Baccalaureate students are able to obtain their ID\n <strong>after Step 6 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 7 steps — Step 8 does not exist<\/strong>.\n This is a copy-paste from the HSE\/Home-Schooled\n 12-step pages. Additionally, Post-Baccalaureate\n students are <strong>NOT first-year students<\/strong> —\n they already hold a bachelor’s degree. Rebuild\n corrects the reference to <strong>Step 6<\/strong>\n (the actual registration completion step) and updates\n “First-year students” to “Post-Baccalaureate\n students”.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- DEADLINES -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" 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 <!-- RELATED PAGES -->\n <section class=\"sec\" 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\/transfer\/\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Related Path<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Transfer Students<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">Students entering JSU for the first time from another postsecondary institution.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/financialaid\">\n <div class=\"card__body\">\n <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Financial<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__title\">Financial Aid<\/div>\n <div class=\"card__text\">FAFSA information, aid awards, and federal loan management.<\/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 <!-- CTA BAND -->\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 for Your Second Degree?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Contact JSU Undergraduate Admissions at 1-866-843-3578 for personalized assistance with your Post-Baccalaureate application. 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