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New Students

Important Steps for 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.

Sign Up for New Student Orientation

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.

St. Clair - Pell City Campus

Jefferson Campus (Carson Road)

Shelby - Hoover Campus (Valleydale Road)

Chilton - Clanton Campus

Virtual New Student Orientation Sessions

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Choose an option below to schedule an advising appointment. Please notice some options are no longer available.  Students can join during Zoom Drop In Hours with no appointment needed. See the Zoom Drop In Advising box above.

Pre Nursing Advising

Pre Radiologic Technology Advising

Pre Respiratory Therapy Advising

Phone or Teams Advising

Chilton - Clanton Campus Advising

Jefferson Campus Advising

Shelby - Hoover Campus Advising

St. Clair - Pell City Campus Advising

International Student Advising

Veterinary Technology Program Advising

Zoom Drop In Advising

Zoom Drop In Advising Hours:

  • Every Wednesday (1:30pm - 3:30pm)

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

Have a Quick Question?

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