RESIDENCE LIFE — CONFERENCE HOUSING

Camps & Conferences Directions

Directions to the Jackson State University main campus, visitor parking information, and campus entrances for camps and conferences guests.

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Getting here

Directions to Campus

Jackson State University residence hall on the main campus.
JSU Housing and Residence Life

Main Campus Address

Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217

Need Help?

JSU Department of Public Safety
601-979-2580

JSU Main Operator
601-979-2121

Campus Entrances

  • John R. Lynch Street Entrance (Main Gate)
Address
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
Public Safety
601-979-2580
Main Operator
601-979-2121
Main Gate
John R. Lynch Street Entrance
Interstate Exit
I-20 Exit 44 (Highland Drive / JSU)
Visitor Parking
Permit required — available through JSU DPS
By road

Driving directions

Interstate 20
From I-20 (East or West)
  1. Take Exit 44 (Highland Drive / JSU)
  2. Follow signs to Highland Drive South / JSU
  3. Continue onto campus via John R. Lynch Street or Walter Payton Drive
Interstate 55
From I-55 (North or South)
  1. Take Exit 96B or 96A toward I-20
  2. Merge onto I-20
  3. Take Exit 44 (Highland Drive / JSU)
City routes
From Downtown Jackson / US-49
  1. Head toward downtown Jackson / Capitol Street
  2. Connect to John R. Lynch Street
  3. Follow signs into JSU main campus
Before you arrive

Visitor Parking Information

Permits
What every visitor needs
  • All visitors must obtain a parking permit
  • Permits are available through JSU DPS
  • Use only designated visitor parking areas
JSU Department of Public Safety →
Restricted areas
Do NOT park in:
  • Faculty/Staff lots
  • Student-only spaces
  • Reserved areas or fire lanes
  • Handicap marked spots

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Division of Student Affairs

Offices across the division

Career Services
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Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning
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Center for Student Engagement and Leadership
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Dean of Students
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Health Center
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Latasha Norman Center for Counseling
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Office of Accessible Education and Resource Center
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Student Center Operations
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Veterans and Military Center
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Hosting a camp or conference at JSU?

Housing and Residence Life can arrange accommodation for your group.

Conference Housing Campus Map
Get in Touch

Housing & Residence Life

Location
Campbell College North
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
Phone
601.979.2326
Public Safety
601-979-2580
Students on the Jackson State University campus.
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