Prospective Students
College of Education and Human Development
The School of Lifelong Learning (SLL) meets the needs of present day workers and adult learners, 25 years of age and older, across the state, region, and nation.
Prospective Students
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program is open to all adult learners who wish to study on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must meet all admissions requirements set forth by Jackson State University and the School of Lifelong Learning.
Applying to JSU is a simple process through our Future Tigers admissions portal, and our advisors are always standing by and ready to help. You can monitor your application status at any time in the portal—plus, it is where we will send you exclusive invitations to events and important notifications from campus. We are excited to receive your application!
Students who are interested in attending are welcomed to arrange a meeting with an academic advisor to have a preliminary review of their transcripts completed to give them an indication of what will be required to complete an undergraduate degree in any of the academic programs within the School of Lifelong Learning. Apply – Jackson State University.
Readmission
Readmission is required for former students not enrolled during the previous semester. For more information, call 1-800-848-6817 or 601-979-2100 or log onto the website at Apply – Jackson State University
Student Support
The faculty and staff advisors in the School of Lifelong Learning are committed to helping all students make informed academic and career development decisions. Our advisors are prepared to share appropriate, accurate, and timely information at every stage of your academic career. Each student admitted is assigned a departmental faculty advisor who is responsible for supporting student success by:
- Assisting you in selecting your interdisciplinary program of study.
- Helping you get connected to campus resources.
- Coaching you through the graduate school application process.
- Mentoring you through the job application (or career transition) process.
Student Success
The Student Support Services staff also promotes student success through a series of regular virtual webinars designed to keep students engaged and informed. Topics covered in these webinars include:
- New Student Orientation
- Understanding THEE Pathways to Career Success
- Pre-Registration
- Graduation Clearance
- Navigating the Graduate School Application Process
- Financial Aid Resources
What To Expect
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8777. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
Dimitri Crain
Resource Assistant for Nontraditional Learners
dimitri.w.crain@51jiyangshi.com
601-979-8887
Carolyn Mack
Professional Development Center Director
carolyn.j.mack@51jiyangshi.com
601-979-8888
Stephanie Payne
Basic Skills and Adult Basic Education Instructor
stephanie.l.payne@51jiyangshi.com
601-979-0212
LuFunya Porter, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Continuing Education
lufunya.porter@51jiyangshi.com
(601) 979-2935
SCHOOL OF LIFELONG LEARNING
