New Students

• Sign up for New Student Orientation!
  • Jefferson State offers New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions to welcome incoming students and equip them for success as they get started with the college. Students will learn about college expectations, be introduced to valuable resources and services, and gain valuable tips for navigating campus. They will also have the opportunity to connect with staff members from various departments and meet other new students.
  • See below to select your preferred session.
• Schedule an Advising Appointment to pick classes!
  • See below to schedule an advising appointment or see the Zoom Drop-In Advising hours with no appointment needed.

To register for NSO, simply click on the date of your preferred session and sign up.

It is important to sign-up with the email address you used to apply for admission to Jefferson State. This will ensure that you receive all communications about this event and any other events you sign up to attend.

Spring 2025 NSO Dates Coming Soon

St. Clair - Pell City Campus

• TBA

Jefferson Campus (Carson Road)

• TBA

Shelby - Hoover Campus (Valleydale Road)

• TBA

Chilton - Clanton Campus

• TBA

Virtual New Student Orientation Sessions

• Wednesday, December 18 at 6:00pm
• Thursday, January 7 at 2:00pm

Please see the Zoom Drop In Advising schedule to meet with an advisor from January 2 - 17.  

Zoom Drop In Advising Hours:

• Thursday, January 2 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
• Friday, January 3 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm)

• Monday, January 6 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Tuesday, January 7 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)

• Wednesday, January 8 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Thursday, January 9 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Friday, January 10 (9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)

You do not need an appointment to join; first come, first served!

• Please email advising@jeffersonstate.edu and include your full name, student A#, and question.