Leadership House

Another exciting Living-Learning Community within the Department of University Housing and Residence Life, is our Leadership House program. The Leadership Houses consist of thirty-two students in two separate communities with one common goal: LEADERSHIP! Our students are actively seeking opportunities to become strong leaders on Jacksonville State University's campus.

We offer the Leadership House for Women and the Leadership House for Men to those students who are seeking opportunities to grow and get involved within our campus community. Sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfer students that have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average, and at least one semester on campus are eligible to apply.

Requirements include:

1. Residents will agree to reside in their respective Leadership House for the entire academic year.

2. Residents will participate in thirty hours of community service each semester.

3. Residents will be active members of a campus organization, seeking leadership roles where possible.

4. Residents will participate in one monthly program each month, presented by peers in the Leadership House.

5. Residents will attend and participate in the Leadership House retreat.

6. Residents will contribute to a common reading experience throughout the academic year.

7. Residents will participate in a mentor relationship with a freshman student living on-campus.

8. Residents will participate in mid year and end of the year program evaluations.

9. Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Transfer students may also apply if eligible.

10. Residents must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and have at least one semester on-campus. Transfer students will be considered pending availability.

Please visit our website for an application! Applications are due April 1. For more information, please contact Brooke Bell at 256-782-5122.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff

Graduate Assistant Opportunities

Join the Residence Life staff! Opportunities are available for Assistant Residence Life Coordinator positions. ARLCs receive tuition scholarships, furnished apartment (with utilities included), and monthly stipend. This position is a live on-campus position.

Apply today by submitting your resume with cover letter to the Department of University Housing and Residence Life. Deadline for applications is April 23, 2010.

Mail or E-mail to:

Department of University Housing and Residence Life
Allison McInnis
700 Pelham Road North
103 Bibb Graves Hall
Jacksonville, AL 36265

Phone: (256) 782-6112
amcinnis@jsu.edu
Fax: (256) 782– 5123

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Celebrate International Week!

The International House is one of many residential options available for students living on campus. From the International House website, this living-learning community, "began in 1946 with five students from France. Initially, the program focused on languages. Today, there are forty members of the program, twenty American students and twenty internationals. Each international student is from a different country and is roomed with an American student. Though emphasis is still placed on languages, greater emphasis is now placed on the overall aspects of cultural understanding. Truly, the International House Program provides 'A Window on the World' for students at Jacksonville State University and the surrounding community."

Each year, the International House presents, International Week. This year's schedule of events includes:

Monday, March 29: Silent Auction International House 9 am -5 pm

Tuesday, March 30: Silent Auction International House 9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday, March 31: The Vibe International House 8 pm -12 am

Thursday, April 1: International Movie Night International House 8:15 pm

Friday, April 2: International Game Day International House 2 pm - 10 pm

Saturday, April 3: International Taster's Fair Leone Cole Auditorium 5 pm - 8 pm


The Taster's Fair is always a BIG hit! You won't want to miss it!

For more information, please contact the International House at 256-782-5303.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Spring Preview Day!

Please join us on Saturday, March 27, 2010 as we present our Spring Preview Day!

Schedule of Events:

Browse Session-Stephenson Hall
9:30 a.m. - noon CST

Financial Aid Sessions- Gamecock Center
10:00 a.m. -10:20 a.m.
10:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Housing Sessions- TMB Auditorium
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
10:35 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Open Houses - All Residence Halls
9:00 a.m. - 12:00pm

The Department of University Housing and Residence Life will also be open to accept applications. Our office is located in 103 Bibb Graves Hall. We will be available from 9am-12pm also.

For more information, please visit: http://www.jsunews.com/news/?newsID=653.

We hope to see you there!


It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Exemptions Explained

We know freshman students are getting ready for college, and with that comes many different forms that are required before arriving on-campus. In an effort to make things easier on you, we've tried to explain the exemptions policy below.

All first time freshmen must complete a First Year Student Residency Requirement Exemption Form or a Residence Hall Application/Lease Agreement. The Department of University Housing and Residence Life requires all first year traditional students to live on campus.

However, students who meet the following exemptions are not required to reside on campus. If you do not meet any of these criteria, you will be required to reside on campus.

*Students who meet these exemptions may reside on campus if desired.

1. Students who have lived in a residence hall for two or more complete semesters (two summer sessions are equal to one semester) as verified with record of prior residency.

2. Students who are married or have dependent children as verified with a certified copy of the marriage license or birth certificate.

3. Students who have attained their twenty-first birthday PRIOR to the first day of registration.

4. Students who have graduated from high school in one of the following Alabama counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Saint Clair, and Talladega.

5. Students who, by reason of medical necessity/emergency, require special housing that cannot be provided by University Housing, verified with a statement from the attending physician and approved by a JSU physician.

6. Military Veteran

7. Students taking online classes only.

8. All other exemptions must be approved via the exemption board.

Other items to note:

• This exemption form is not a request for the application fee to be waived. All applicants must have a $150 non-refundable application fee on file with their application.

• We also send out packets to newly accepted students. The packets contain both, an application and an exemption form. Our office only needs one or other. Please do not submit both.

• The Exemption Board meets the second Wednesday of each month. All decisions will be emailed.

• If you do not see your specific situation listed above, please submit your request for exemption and provide as many details as possible to support your case.
  

• Should you have additional questions regarding the exemption policy, please don't hesitate to call our office. We can be reached Monday through Friday, from 8:00am-4:30pm, at 256-782-5122.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Be Safe!

We know our residents are hitting the road today, headed to many different destinations. But we want to remind you to be safe and responsible, wherever you go! Have a great Spring Break!

When you return to campus, we'll have important information for you regarding the 2010 Census. Remember, it's in our hands! For more information, click here.


It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Spring Break Information!

All residence halls, except Sparkman Hall, will close on Friday, March 12 at 6pm. Residence halls will open again on Sunday, March 21 at 2pm. Please see your RLC for more information.

Crow and Dixon: Niccole Larnell, 256-782-7706
Curtiss and Fitzpatrick: Shavonn Nowlin, 256-782-6874
Daugette and Sparkman: Allison McInnis, 256-782-6112
Logan and Patterson: Wesley Todd, 256-782-6765

As always, we want our students to be as safe as possible! Want to know how to be safe? Counseling Services and the Peer Educators are presenting their Annual Safe Spring Break Week. Events include:

Monday, March 8: Evolution of Dance at 6pm in Leone Cole

Tuesday, March 9: 10am-2pm, 2nd Floor TMB/TMB Front Parking Area, Information table, Giveaways, Free Sodas, Fatal Vision Goggles Golf Car Driving Course

For more information, contact Counseling Services at 256-782-5475.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
- JSU Housing Staff

Did you know....?

There are quite a few events going on in the JSU community this weekend. You can always find out what's going on by checking out the JSU Event Calendar.

Good luck to our JSU Athletes this weekend. Go Gamecocks!

Don't forget about the EVOLUTION OF DANCE...on Monday, March 8 at 6pm in Leone Cole Auditorium. You won't want to miss this!




It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

Reapplication

Good morning JSU residents!

Just a friendly reminder...this is the last week for reapplication for 2010-2011. If you do not reapply, you will be considered a new student. Your application will go behind students who have already applied. Don't wait...reapply if you have not already done so!

Our office is located in Bibb Graves 103 and our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!
-JSU Housing Staff

WELCOME!

Hello from University Housing and Residence Life! We have created this blog to help you stay informed of all things housing. You will be able to find information regarding policies and procedures, important dates and residence life programming opportunities.

We welcome your comments and questions for each post!