If you are a prospective graduate student, we look forward to welcoming you to Jackson State University. The Division of Graduate Studies’ web site provides information for prospective graduate students regarding our more than 50 graduate programs, application procedures, and other information related to graduate education at Jackson State.If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Division of Graduate Studies at (601) 979-2455 or gradtranscript@jsums.edu
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*Application materials must be submitted directly within the online application. Please review your application for clarity.
Graduate Funding & Financial Aid
Students who wish to apply for graduate student support must be admitted to the Division of Graduate Studies as a degree seeking student and must complete the required application form. Additional information can be found by clicking Graduate Funding & Financial Aid.
Fall – March 1 (Priority Deadline)
Summer – March 15 (Priority Deadline)
Spring – October 15 (Priority Deadline)
January 15: Fall Admission
Fall/ Summer Admission
March 1: Fall Admission
March 15: Fall Admission
Summer Admission
Fall and Summer Admissions
Late Applications: Departments vary in their willingness to consider late applications. Some departments adhere strictly to the stated deadlines and will not look at applications that arrive late. Other departments will continue to review applications until all spaces have been filled. In every case, the earlier the Graduate School receives your materials, the better your chances for full consideration.
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