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Welcome to Academic Affairs

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Dr. Denise Jones Gregory serves as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jackson State University. With over 20 years of higher education experience, Dr. Gregory formerly served as Associate Provost of Student Success and Diversity at Samford University. In this capacity, she oversaw three high-priority student areas on campus: the Office of Diversity, the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations, and the Academic Success Center, where she was also responsible for managing and approving multiple budgets, ensuring quality customer care and engagement.

Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D.
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

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We’re a Top HBCU

JSU is one of the leading HBCUs in the country for overall academics, and our STEM program is ranked #5 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With our interdisciplinary curriculum model, students have access to train in a variety of fields, which further prepares them for the next career move.

*Student Enrollment Profile

  • COLLEGE OF BUSINESSDEGREES 11%
  • COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVDEGREES 33%
  • COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSDEGREES 15%
  • COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING & TECHDEGREES 23%
  • COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESDEGREES 18%

*DEGREES AWARDED BY COLLEGE

Academic Excellence

Jackson State University prioritizes academic excellence and offers a wide range of challenging and enriching academic programs. JSU attracts top-quality faculty members who are leaders in their fields. We have high admission standards and expect a high level of achievement from our students.

Colleges And Schools

The College of Business delivers its academic programs through four departments–Accounting; Economics, Finance, & General Business; Entrepreneurship & Small…

The College of Education’s mission is to educate teachers, school leaders, counselors, and other school related personnel with the…

The mission of the Jackson State University School of Public Health is to prepare public health leaders and to improve…

College of Liberal Arts

The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to nurture the mind and spirit of its graduate and undergraduate students and to develop and refine students’ spoken, written, and artistic and creative talents,…

The mission of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Jackson State University (CSET) is to provide an…

Complete 2 Complete Complete 2 Compete (C2C) is a Mississippi statewide program focused on assisting Mississippi adults who have completed….

The mission of the Du Bois-Harvey Honors College at Jackson State University is to provide an invigorating college curriculum….

The Division of Graduate Studies provides information for prospective graduate students regarding our more than 50 graduate programs, application…

JSU Global provides on-going services and cultural support for admitted international students, faculty and staff. Additionally, JSU Global…..

JSUOnline degree programs and general education courses were designed with your busy life in mind. Jackson State University’s main goal is to utilize distance learning to provide quality instruction to traditional and nontraditional students without limitations…

This chart outlines steps for university academic matters, particularly for undergraduate students, and guides students, staff, and faculty members through academic procedures and processes.
This chart outlines steps for university academic matters, particularly for graduate students, and guides students, staff, and faculty members through academic procedures and processes.
Leadership and Legacy is a speakers series gathering the HBCU community and industry leaders for meaningful conversation that transforms our generational influence.
Throughout the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters, key executives and community thought leaders were invited to share their expertise and experiences with the JSU community. Topics included DIversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Financial Literacy; Jumpstarting Your Career; and Mentorship. Click on the link to see the recorded sessions.

Updates

Research Engagement Week – October 23rd – 27th, 2023

The Jackson State University Research Engagement Week is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share their research and ideas on issues, solutions, and policies that impact our society. 

All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit abstracts for papers or posters.

DIvision Of Academic Affairs

Location

Jackson State University 
1400 J.R. Lynch Street 
P.O. Box 17199
Jackson, MS 39217

Phone: 601.979.2246
Fax: 601.979.8246