While each specialist program has its own admission requirements, the Graduate School specifies the following minimum criteria for admission:

STEP ONE – Submit the following admission credentials to the Graduate School

• An application for admission to Graduate School – Click here to apply
• All applicants must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• All applicants must submit one (1) official copy of transcripts from all 4 year regionally accredited colleges and universities attended. Community College transcripts are not required. Official transcripts can be sent electronically using escript, Parchment or another approved electronic service to  gradtranscript@jsums.edu, or by mail to:
  

  The Division of Graduate Studies

  Jackson State University

  P.O. Box 17095

  Jackson, MS  39217

• PLEASE NOTE- Every application requires official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Students with International transcripts: Please visit the International Admissions web page for additional information regarding transcripts.
• Departmental requirements vary by department. Please consult the department or Graduate Catalog.
• All applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee. Applications will not be processed without payment of the application fee. Payment is made by  using a credit/debit card at the time of application.  Application payments are processed as part of the application.
• International applicants must submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS scores
• International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support with the University with the Division of International Studies. Click for: Form I-134, Affidavit of Support (pdf).

Regular status is awarded to students who have minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 Scale) from the Master’s degree.

STEP TWO – 

Immunization Requirement

• All applicants must submit immunization records showing proof of immunization compliance for measles and rubella, unless born prior to 1957, to:  JSU, Health Services, P.O. Box 17097, Jackson, MS  39217.  Telephone:  (601) 979-2260. Click here for specific details.

• Three letters of recommendation
• Standardized test scores
• Special application forms and materials

STEP THREE – Additional Application Material is required for the following programs

• Educational Administration and Supervision