Directions to Campus
Main Campus Address
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Need Help?
JSU Department of Public Safety
601-979-2580
JSU Main Operator
601-979-2121
From I-20 (East or West)
- Take Exit 44 (Highland Drive / JSU)
- Follow signs to Highland Drive South / JSU
- Continue onto campus via John R. Lynch Street or Walter Payton Drive
From I-55 (North or South)
- Take Exit 96B or 96A toward I-20
- Merge onto I-20
- Take Exit 44 (Highland Drive / JSU)
From Downtown Jackson / US-49
- Head toward downtown Jackson / Capitol Street
- Connect to John R. Lynch Street
- Follow signs into JSU main campus
Visitor Parking Information
- All visitors must obtain a parking permit
- Permits are available through JSU DPS
- Use only designated visitor parking areas
Do NOT park in:
- Faculty/Staff lots
- Student-only spaces
- Reserved areas or fire lanes
- Handicap marked spots
Campus Entrances
- John R. Lynch Street Entrance (Main Gate)
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