Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Jacksonville State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Jacksonville State University include Archaeology Club, Campus Fellowship Clubs, Computer Science Club and Biology Club.

Jacksonville State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming and Founder's Day.

Jacksonville State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Jacksonville State University.

Jacksonville State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing. and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Jacksonville State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Jacksonville State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Jacksonville State University Athletics

At Jacksonville State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Jacksonville State University:

Safety at Jacksonville State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Jacksonville State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Jacksonville State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Jacksonville State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Jacksonville State University has night security officer in female residence halls.

Plan a Visit to Jacksonville State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Jacksonville State University, take Interstate 20 to Jacksonville, AL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport.

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