Residence Life
Housing Application
Thank you for your interest in Residence Life on the beautiful Jackson State University campus. Learn more about application types, residence life policies, eligibility criteria, rates, and so much more below.
HOUSING APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Types
Returning Student Application: Complete this application if you are a continuing student who is currently enrolled and would like to stay on campus for Fall 2022.
Note: Graduate students will need to email housinginfo@jsums.edu after completing the application to receive your room assignment.
New Student Application: Complete this application if you are an incoming freshman, incoming transfer, incoming graduate student or JSU student who has never stayed on campus. Note: Graduate students will need to email housinginfo@jsums.edu after completing the application to receive your room assignment.
New Student Application (Under 18): Complete this application if you are an incoming freshman or transfer who is under the age of 18.
Hall Designations are subject to change based on space & availability.*
For assistance in completing the housing application, visit our “How to Apply” page.
Announcements
- All housing inquiries should be sent to housinginfo@jsums.edu.
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The $100 non-refundable housing application processing fee for New/Transfer students must be paid before a room assignment will be issued. The $75 non-refundable room reservation fee for Returning students must be paid before a room assignment will be issued.
- Upper-class students will be housed in the following: Alexander East/West (Males/Females), Campbell College North (Males), Campbell College South (Females) and University Pointe (Females/Males). Please report to the designated hall found in your THD Self-Service Portal.
- Freshman females will be housed in Stewart Hall and Transitional Hall. Freshman males will be housed in Dixon Hall and Alexander East Hall (overflow).
- All new students are required to have up-to-date immunization records submitted to the University.
Cancellation Policy
- If you wish to cancel your housing assignment, you may do so by emailing housinginfo@jsums.edu with the following statement: “I (insert first name, last name, and J Number) wish to cancel my housing for the Fall 2022 semester.“
- All cancellation requests must be in writing.
Eligibility
You must be an accepted full-time student (enrolled in 12 or more credits ) or be a full-time graduate student to receive an offer of housing. Graduate status is verified through the Graduate School.
Students in any of the below categories are eligible to submit a housing request.
- Medically re-admitted JSU students
- First-year students new to JSU for fall semester
- Transfer students coming to JSU directly from another college
- Re-admitted JSU students
- International students transferring to JSU
- JSU students living off-campus
Offers are made on a space-available basis. Please check your JSU email frequently for important housing information.
Semester Rate (2021-22 School Year)
| Building Names | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| Alexander East (Suite Style) | $ 2872.00 | $ 3617 |
| Alexander East (Traditional Style) | $ 2554.50 | $ 3546 |
| Alexander West (Suite Style) | $ 2872.00 | $ 3617 |
| Alexander West (Traditional Style) | $ 2554.50 | $ 3546 |
| Campbell College North Suites | N/A | $ 3620.50 |
| Campbell College South Suites | N/A | $ 3620.50 |
| John W. Dixon Hall | $ 2872.50 | $ 3620.50 |
| McAllister-Whiteside | $ 2554.50 | $ 3546.50 |
| Transitional Hall | $ 2872.50 | $ 3620.50 |
| University Pointe | N/A | $ 3798.00 |
*Subject to change based on IHL Approval.
Year Rate (2021-22 School Year)
| Building Names | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| Alexander East (Suite Style) | $ 5744 | $ 7234 |
| Alexander East (Traditional Style) | $ 5109 | $ 7092 |
| Alexander West (Suite Style) | $ 5744 | $ 7234 |
| Alexander West (Traditional Style) | $ 5109 | $ 7092 |
| Campbell College North Suites | N/A | $ 7241 |
| Campbell College South Suites | N/A | $ 7241 |
| John W. Dixon Hall | $ 5631 | $ 7241 |
| McAllister-Whiteside | $ 5109 | $ 7092 |
| Transitional Hall | $ 5631 | $ 7241 |
| University Pointe | $ N/A | $ 7549 |
*Subject to change based on IHL Approval.
Meal Plan (2021-22 School Year)
Please click here to visit the Dining Services webpage for more information on rate plans.
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.
