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Freshman
You have never attended college or you only attended college while you were in high school.
Transfer
You have attended a regionally accredited college or university in the United States but you are not a dual enrollment student.
Dual Enrollment
You're a high school student who completed dual enrollment classes for high school and college credit. Available courses determined by a contract with the high school.
Transient
You are a non-degree seeking student taking courses for personal enrichment and / or to transfer to the institution where the degree is being pursued.
Returning
You have already attended JSU and earned credit but have not attended the past two semesters.
Important Dates
August 12, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Fall 2022 Preferred Admissions Application Period
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
2022-2023 Competitive Scholarship Application Period
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Fall 2022 Preferred Housing Application Period
March 5, 2022 & April 2, 2022
Spring Preview Days