JSU Transfer Prep, JSU’s concurrent enrollment program, allows you to save money and get ahead by taking JSU courses while enrolled at your community college.
Benefits of Transfer Prep
Stay on time or get ahead by taking select courses you need before transferring.
Save money with 50% off tuition and a waived general university fee.
Get to know JSU advisors and faculty in your intended major.
Enjoy JSU student benefits with a JSU student ID, such as entry to JSU home athletic events, access to the Houston Cole Library, and other student support services.
For students planning to major in all education programs
Available course:
ED 302 - Introductory Foundations in Teacher Education (WI) (3) This is an introductory foundations course to teacher education and the College of Education and Professional Studies Conceptual Framework. Students observe classroom teaching techniques, participate in on-campus and/or off-campus tutoring program for K-12 students, and prepare for eligibility in the Teacher Education Program. It is a requirement for all initial education candidates (those seeking a Class-B teaching certificate), and is required prior to Teacher Education Program eligibility. ED 302 is to be taken after 30 semester hours of core curriculum coursework have been been completed. (Writing Intensive Course)
For students planning to major in accounting, economics (BS), finance, marketing, and management
Available course:
CBA 350 - Business Communications (3)
Prerequisites: EH 101, EH 102, ACC 200, 210, EC 221, 222, MS 112, ST 260, and Junior Standing. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EH 141. Principles, procedures, and skills underlying oral and written communications in the field of business. (Writing Intensive Course)
For students planning to major in Criminal Justice
Available course:
CJ 225 - Criminal Courts (3) Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice OR Community College Equivalent
An analysis of the roles of the Criminal Courts in their interactions with the major participants in the Criminal Justice System; the Court structure and functions; selected critical cases and key issues, such as sentencing and plea bargaining. CJ 225 is equivalent to FI 225, and only one may be taken for credit.
For students planning to major in emergency management
Available course:
EM 301 Introduction to Disaster Management (3) Overview of issues related to disaster management, including a history of the field, key legislation impacting the field, comprehensive emergency management and integrated emergency management, and current issues in the field.
For students planning to major in Forensic Investigation
Available course:
FI 204 - Introduction to Forensic Investigation (3) Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice OR Community College Equivalent
Introduction to the development of Forensic Investigations and its contribution to the Criminal Justice System and the applications of the scientific discipline to the examination and analysis of physical evidence.
For students planning to major in social work
SW 330 Introduction to Social Work (3) Prerequisite(s): 24 earned hours
Designed to assist the student who is considering social work as a career. Fundamental concepts of social work, client systems, fields of practice, history, and the current status of social work are presented. Students are required to complete 30 hours of volunteer work in fulfilling course requirements.
Be in good standing at their current community college
Have satisfied any pre-requisite requirements established by their program of choice:
Teacher Prep: must have at least 30 semester hours of core curriculum coursework completed
Business Prep: Successfully completed EH 101, EH 102, ACC 200, 210, EC 221, 222, MS 112, ST 260 or community college equivalents. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EH 141 or community college equivalent
Criminal Justice: must have completed CJ 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) OR community college equivalent
Forensic Investigation: must have completed CJ 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) OR community college equivalent
Social Work Prep: Must have at least 24 transferable hours
Transfer Prep Deadlines
Business Prep
Summer I Classes Begin - May 9 Last Day to Register - May 10 Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Criminal Justice Prep
Summer II Classes Begin - June 17 Last Day to Register - June 18 Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Emergency Management Prep
Full Summer Classes Begin - May 9 Last Day to Register - May 10 Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Forensics Prep
Summer I Classes Begin - May 9 Last Day to Register - May 10 Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Social Work Prep
Summer Classes Not Available Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Teacher Prep
Summer I Classes Begin - May 9 Last Day to Register - May 10 Fall Classes Begin - August 21 Last Day to Register - August 27
Billing and Financial Aid
Transfer Prep students will be billed 50% of JSU tuition and any course-specific fees. They will not pay the general university fee.
View the Academic Calendar for payment deadlines for Transfer Prep students.
Transfer Prep students will not receive federal financial aid from JSU but may be able to count their JSU hours for financial aid if they attend a participating community college listed below:
Northeast Alabama Community College
Southern Union State Community College
Snead State Community College
Transfer Prep students must pay their bill in full by the payment deadline to avoid being dropped from their JSU classes.
Next Steps for Admitted Transfer Prep Students
Access Your Accounts
Set up your MyJaxState and GEM accounts (information in acceptance letter).
Meet With Your Advisor
Reach out to your assigned Academic Advisor to schedule an appointment (information in acceptance letter).
Pay Your Bill
Use MyJaxState to pay your bill by clicking on "View Account/Make Payment." View the Academic Calendar for payment deadline information.
Apply to Transfer
After registration, remember to submit a Readmission Application to apply as a First-Time Transfer.
Students who participate in Transfer Prep and have never attended JSU as a degree-seeking student will still be considered First-Time Transfer for admissions and scholarship purposes when they fully transfer to JSU.
Important Info
Admission as a Transfer Prep student does not guarantee admission to any academic program, nor does it guarantee admission as a First-Time Transfer.
When a Transfer Prep student fully transfers or enrolls as another student type at JSU, they will pay the standard JSU tuition and fee rate.
If a student wishes to take additional JSU coursework outside of the approved Transfer Prep courses, they may apply as a non-degree/transient student and pay the standard JSU tuition and fee rate.
Students who have already earned an associate degree are not eligible for Transfer Prep.
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