New Students
Arrival and International Go Orientation
Spring 2025
Plan to arrive at the Atlanta Airport between: January 3-6
Early JSU Campus check in: Friday January 3
Information for Free Airport Shuttle under Airport Shuttle Dates and forms
International Go Orientation: Tuesday January 7 (official date announced mid-October)
Classes begin: Wednesday January 8, 2025
International Meet & Greet: Thursday January 9 4:30-6:30 PM at the International House Lobby
International Frequently Asked Questions
I cannot use the JSU International Programs Free shuttle service, how to do I get to JSU from the Atlanta Airport?
Alternative transportation options from the Atlanta Airport to Jacksonville State University:
Students using these listed services will be responsible for payment.
Shuttle:
Groome Transportation (Shuttle Schedule)
256-719-0469
This shuttle stops/drops off in Oxford, Alabama – 30 minutes outside of Jacksonville.
Transportation by another service will be needed from Oxford to Jacksonville.
Bus:
Greyhound (www.greyhound.com )
Taxi:
Uber (estimate https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/ )
Taxi:
Anniston Taxi 256-236-0687
Jacksonville State University address is 700 Pelham Road N., Jacksonville, AL 36265
Disclaimer:
The International House & Programs at Jacksonville State University has listed the above transportation providers for information purposes only and will not be liable for any incident(s) arising from students using their services. In addition, those providers are not associated with Jacksonville State University and thus students using their services will be responsible for payment.
Fall 2025
After buying airline tickets securing housing, and paying for health insurance please complete mandatory Arrival Notification Form. https://www.jsu.edu/international/services/arrival-orientation-form.html
*Students must complete the airport shuttle request form by the November 17 deadline on our webpage. More information can be found here under Airport shuttle dates and forms on our travel page.
Airport Pick-Up Information.
* We do not accept late arrivals. Late arrivals can result in a student possibly going out of status with immigration and unable to enroll or secure a housing assignment.
Free Airport Shuttle reservations:
Request Airport Pick-Up Shuttle Form
Free shuttle is only available on these specific dates:
Spring 2025: January 3, 4, 5, 6, 2024
*Students must complete the airport shuttle request form by the November 17, 2024 deadline on our webpage.
More information can be found here under Airport shuttle dates and forms on our travel page.
Hampton Inn Tel: (256) 782-0330; 10401 JD&L Drive Jacksonville, AL
Red Roof Inn Tel: (256) 435-3300; 1530 Pelham Road South Jacksonville, AL
Comfort Inn Tel: (256) 831-0860; 138 Elm Street Oxford, AL
Super 8 Tel: (256) 241-3210; 1600 Highway 21 Oxford, AL
Econo Lodge Tel: (256) 831-9480; 25 Elm Street Oxford, AL
I have questions on housing or wanting to exempt from on campus housing, can you help me?
No, International programs cannot assist you with housing questions as that is a separate department from us.
Who do I contact?
If you have questions on housing, please email the housing department at jsuhousing@jsu.edu Or visit the Housing website.
I have questions on my immunizations, can you help me?
No, International programs cannot assist you with immunizations questions as that is a separate department from us.
Who do I contact?
If you have questions on immunizations please email the immunization department at bliveoak@jsu.edu and khill@rmccares.org Or view the Immunization Requirements.
International Go Orientation and Class registration
Want to register for classes, learn about different departments and get a bite to eat?
What: International Go Orientation
When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Where: TBA
When: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The orientation is specifically for international students and includes breakfast, lunch, free shirt and registration for classes.
Who do I contact?
If you have questions email gamecockorientation@jsu.edu or call 256-782-5045. If you send an e-mail or leave a voice mail, give your name, JSU student ID#, and indicate you are attempting to register for the international session.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
- Academic Department & outside representatives sessions will be available for you to learn information concerning & registering for classes.
- Immigration Programs
- Transportation
- IT Set Up
- First & second year experience,
- Financial aid and scholarships,
- counseling, and student services
- Local bank (Open your USA Bank Account)
- Cell phone provider ( Open your USA Phone number) and much much more!
We are excited to have you at Jacksonville State University this Spring 2025!
Thank you for indicating that you have received a Student Visa and that you plan to come to JSU in January 2025! If your plans have changed, please email us at intlprog@jsu.edu.
Here are important next steps.
Here are important next steps.
PLEASE READ THIS TO THE END.
1. Book your Flights
Book your flight to arrive to Atlanta from January 3-6 . Do not arrive earlier than 30 days before the start of school. As for booking your flight, we recommend arriving on Janaury 3 to have access to the free airport shuttle.
2. Housing Registration
We require housing to be secured before you arrive at JSU. Per housing policy ALL international students must apply for housing using the link below.
Over 21-Year-old:
If you are over 21 years old, you will fill out the Off-Campus Housing Application
Under 21- Years old:
If you are under 21 years old and first year in college, you will Apply and Pay your $200.00 housing deposit to live on campus. Per housing policy this is REQUIRED for students under 21 years old and in their first year in college.
You are required to have secured housing before you arrive at JSU. There are no exceptions to this policy.
3. Health Insurance
Jacksonville State University requires all international students to enroll in its university approved health coverage. No other coverage will be accepted.
Direct link to apply and pay for health insurance
- You must provide your insurance confirmation LETTER (not the card) before you can enroll in your classes.
- You will be required to purchase and show proof of insurance each semester (fall, spring & summer).
- Please attach to the arrival notification.
4. Arrival
Fill out the arrival form after you have secured your airport travel to arrive by August 1 or later.
- International students must complete the Mandatory Arrival Notification Form.
- You will attach your insurance confirmation LETTER to this notification.
- Please complete as soon as possible.
- You may arrive 30 days before the program's start date, but on-campus housing will not be available until Friday, January 3, 2025.
- Do not buy airline tickets until you have secured housing.
5. Free Airport Shuttle reservations:
Request Airport Pick-Up Shuttle Form
Free shuttle is only available on these specific dates.
Spring 2025: January 3, 4, 5, 6, 2024
6. Mandatory International ONLINE Orientation
International Students will need to complete the International Online Orientation Course
- You must have a JSU email
- Click Enroll in Course and complete course.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
International House and Programs
I have questions on Placement Test, can you help me?
No, International programs cannot assist you with placement test questions as that is a separate department from us.
Who do I contact about placement test?
I want more scholarship money, or I did my SATs and want additional scholarship money, can you help me?
No, International programs cannot assist you with scholarships as that is a separate department from us. We cannot change the amount on your i-20, please see the JSU International Program Policies.
Who do I contact?
If you have a new SAT Score or have questions on your scholarships, please email the scholarship department at scholarships@jsu.edu or visit the Scholarship website.
If Yes, please fill out the International Student Transfer Form.
New JSU Students that have never attended JSU:
JSU International Programs Policy for initial transfer out students, Arrived in the United States on a JSU visa but will transfer out before beginning JSU.
JSU International programs requires that you physically report to Jacksonville State University before a transfer out to another school can be completed.
Steps to Complete an Initial Transfer out (Never attended JSU but arrived in the USA with a JSU student visa)
- Email cfconnell@jsu.edu to schedule an appointment for an IN-PERSON appointment at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL . ( No exemptions to this school policy)
- Go into MYJAX and fill out the reporting documents with an acceptance letter.
- Attend your IN-PERSON appointment
- After following steps 1,2, and 3 properly, the I-20 will be transferred to new school.
JSU Rides is a FREE service to JSU Students
JSU Rides is closed when the university is closed. Please note hours and days are limited. Please check their website for days and times.
Transportation options in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Taxi:Uber (estimate https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/ )Taxi:Anniston Taxi 256-236-0687Disclaimer:The International House & Programs at Jacksonville State University has listed the above transportation providers for information purposes only and will not be liable for any incident(s) arising from students using their services. In addition, those providers are not associated with Jacksonville State University and thus students using their services will be responsible for payment.
I have questions on my my tuition or how do I pay for my classes, can you help me?
No, International programs cannot assist you with Tuition or payment option questions as that is a separate department from us.
Who do I contact?
Please contact the Student Accounts office on your specific tuition or payment questions.https://www.jsu.edu/bursar/contact.html
To learn about payment options, visit the FAQs on the Bursar's website.