Military
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Jacksonville State University has a long history of serving Military-Connected students within the surrounding communities. It is our goal to provide better access to academic success at Jax State by providing resources and referrals to needed services and programs, both on and off campus, for all enrolled Service Members, Student Veterans, and Dependents.
A Military Withdrawal is necessary when service members receive official military orders requiring military service such as deployments or extended mobilizations. When this official military service affects the ability of the service member to be successful in their classes they can file for a Military Withdrawal.
Service members that are considering this Military Withdrawal should consult with Veteran Services, Financial Aid, and Residence Life (if applicable) before submitting the Military Withdrawal to see what financial repercussions, if any, the student will face. Military dependents negatively affected by deployments or extended mobilizations should use the Hardship Withdrawal process through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
If approved, the service member will be subject to all JSU refund and academic penalty policies. If you have questions about Military Withdrawals, or registering at JSU in the future, please contact Veteran Services at (256) 782-8838 or veterans@jsu.edu.
START THE MILITARY WITHDRAWAL PROCESS (COMPLETELY ONLINE)Jacksonville State University may award academic credit for training completed during military service. The university makes military transfer credit decisions based off recommendations from the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Military Guide and campus academic units. Military Transfer Credits at JSU could be in the form of: General Electives, Military Science units, Physical Education units, or Direct Equivalencies.
Military students who desire to have their military training evaluated for potential academic credit must submit their Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts to the Admissions office. Once the JST or CCAF has been evaluated, each student should consult with their advisor to determine how best to use the awarded academic credit. Military students can expect an average of 3-10 credits awarded for prior military training.
If you are planning to send your military transcripts to JSU, use one of the following avenues:
Standard Mail - Undergraduate Admissions 700 Pelham Rd N Jacksonville, AL 36265
E-Transcripts - ugtranscripts@jsu.edu
** For more detailed information regarding potential transfer credit at JSU, check out the Registrar's Transfer Evaluation page **
The General Education Mobile (GEM) Program is an initiative between the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and regionally accredited civilian academic institutions that offer freshman/sophomore level general education courses online. These courses fulfill the 15 semester hours of the CCAF Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree general education requirements.
Jacksonville State University (JSU) follows the following standards in regards to recruiting, marketing, and advertising towards military students:
- JSU refrains from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
- JSU refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.