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Residence Life

JSU HOUSING

Welcome to Residence Life

Living on campus can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Our Housing and Residence Life Program offers a variety of programs to meet students’ needs.  We encourage you to become involved in all of the activities offered by Housing and Residence Life.

We are a diverse living-learning community comprised of traditional residence halls and suites. We are ready to assist you in making your experience at Jackson State University a rewarding one.


HOUSING APPLICATION INFORMATION:

RETURNING STUDENTS – Please ensure the following items are completed by April 4, 2024:

Step 1: Complete your Fall 2024 Housing Application.

Step 2: Enroll in at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate / 9 hours as a graduate student. The JSU Financial Aid office has received your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year. Student has received immunization clearance from JSU Student Health Services.

Step 3: Select a room and pay the returning student housing fee.

  • Step 1 and 2 must be completed in order to complete Step 3.
  • Room selection for returning students will begin at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024,
    and end at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024. 
  • Please note that if you do not see the residence hall of your choice, it means that there are no available bed spaces in that community. You will need to select from the bed spaces available.

NEW / TRANSFER STUDENTS – Please ensure the following items are completed before the listed selection and payment dates below:

Step 1: Complete your Fall 2024 Housing Application.

Step 2: The JSU Financial Aid office has received your 2024-25 FAFSA for the upcoming academic year. Please contact JSU Financial Aid at finaid@jsums.edu. Student has received immunization clearance. Please contact JSU Student Health Services at healthservices@jsums.edu.

Step 3: Select a room and pay $100 Non-Refundable Housing Application Fee. (Room payment and selection windows are listed below.)

  • Please note that students must complete Steps 1 and 2 to complete Step 3.
  • Room selection for new / transfer students will occur in various rounds.
  • The Department of Housing and Residence Life cannot guarantee housing availability for each round.  Should spaces become unavailable before a selection window opens, the Department will notify
    applicants, cancel subsequent spaces, and notify applicants when spaces become available.

Selection and Payment Rounds for New / Transfer Students:

  • Round 1:   April 24, 2024
  • Round 2:   May 15, 2024
  • Round 3:   June 12, 2024
  • Round 4:   June 26, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Click Here To Register For One of Our
Fall Housing Application Information Sessions!


The Fall 2024 Housing Application is now open
for new and returning students!

Click here to access the application.

Fall 2024 Housing Application Guide for Returning Students.


Returning Students Fall 2024 housing application dates are Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Thursday, April 4, 2024.

New Students Fall 2024 housing application dates are Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024.


The Summer 2024 Housing Application Dates: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Monday, July 1, 2024.


Students must be admitted to the University to apply for housing. 

All assignments are based on availability.


Please be advised that we are experiencing high call volumes. If you are unable to reach us via phone, please send us a detailed email to housinginfo@jsums.edu and we will contact you within 1-2 business days.
Thank you for your patience.


JSU Housing Cancellation Policy: Click here for Terms & Conditions.

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT HOUSING INFORMATION

If you are interested in housing for the upcoming semester, you may complete the housing application by following these steps below: 

1. Go to https://www.jsums.edu & click “THEE PORTAL”

2. Click “STUDENT PAWS”

3. Log into the Portal.

  • User Name Example: oneJ01234567
  • Password: NET ID password

4. Click “STUDENT ACCOUNTS & SERVICES”

5. Click “HOUSING & MEAL”

6. Click “HOUSING APPLICATION”

7. Click “APPLY” beside the application term you are wanting to apply for.

8. Follow the instructions provided in the application and once you’ve completed the application, click “SUBMIT.”

To view screenshots with this step-by-step guide, click here.

 

 

 


 

If you have any questions, please contact housinginfo@jsums.edu, and we will contact you within 1-2 business days.

 
 
 
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LIVE ON CAMPUS

As a citizen of our residential community, you have the convenience of living close to classes, the library, laundry facilities, tutors, computer labs, and the student health center. Living on campus also offers a helpful and supportive staff, a secure environment, academic support, leadership development, and employment opportunities.

RESIDENCE LIFE

Location

Residence Life
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280

Phone: 601.979.2326