Housing & Residence Life
Over 2,300 students call our residential communities home. From traditional residence halls to modern suites, our living options foster community, student development, and success.
A home-away-from-home at Jackson State
Jackson State University offers an exciting, supportive, and diverse environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Our Housing and Residence Life Program includes a variety of living options — from traditional residence halls to modern suites — all designed to foster community, student development, and success.
Our office is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you have the support you need to make your college experience rewarding. Our professional staff, along with student leaders, are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive environment where you can build lasting connections, achieve your academic goals, and grow as an individual.
At Jackson State University, we're not just offering a place to live — we're creating a home-away-from-home where student success, diversity, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
- Office
- Housing & Residence Life
- Division
- Student Affairs
- Residents
- Over 2,300 students
- Housing Types
- Traditional residence halls & modern suites
- Phone
- (601) 979-2326
- housing@jsums.edu
- Office Location
- Campbell College North
2,300+
Students in Residential Communities
A dynamic, close-knit community that encourages involvement and personal growth. JSU residents experience cultural, intellectual, and social opportunities throughout their academic journey.
Traditional residence halls & modern suites
JSU's residential communities offer a variety of living options designed to suit different student needs — from first-year traditional halls to upper-class suite-style accommodations.
Submit Your Housing Application
Begin your residential experience at JSU. The housing application is your first step to joining our community of over 2,300 residents.
Move-in & closing dates
Key residence hall dates throughout the academic year — move-in for new and returning students, summer term openings, and closing dates.
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Related student support offices
Housing & Residence Life is part of JSU's Division of Student Affairs. Explore other Student Affairs offices that support JSU residents.
Ready to make JSU your home?
Apply for housing today, explore residential community options, or contact our office with questions about move-in, applications, or the residential experience.
Contact Housing & Residence Life
Campbell College North
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217–0280