The Academic Year 2026-27 Housing Application Opens Soon!
If you are a first-time freshman, transfer, or a readmit student for AY 26-27, or if you have not resided in university-provided housing within the last 3 years, then these dates apply to you.
New Student Housing Application Dates:
February 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – April 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
If you currently have a housing assignment, then these dates apply to you.
Returning Student Housing Application Dates:
February 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – February 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Please monitor your student email for updates and important information related to the
upcoming 26-27 Housing Selection Process – more details coming soon!
All times listed are Central Standard Time (CST).
Jackson State University offers an exciting, supportive, and diverse environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Our Housing and Residence Life Program includes a variety of living options, from traditional residence halls to modern suites, all designed to foster community, student development, and success. With over 2,300 students calling our residential communities home, you’ll be part of a dynamic, close-knit community that encourages involvement and personal growth.
Our office is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you have the support you need to make your college experience rewarding. Our professional staff, along with student leaders, are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive environment where you can build lasting connections, achieve your academic goals, and grow as an individual.
At Jackson State University, we’re not just offering a place to live – we’re creating a home-away-from-home where student success, diversity, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
Division of Student Affairs
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