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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 a New Student Orientation, 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.

Jefferson Campus

Pell City Campus

Shelby-Hoover Campus

Chilton-Clanton Campus

Fall 2025 Virtual New Student Orientations

Meet With an Advisor

Most Appointments are full at this time. Please join us during Zoom Drop In Advising Hours with No Appointment Needed!

Zoom Drop In Advising

Zoom Drop In Advising Hours

  • Friday, July 11 (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
  • Monday, July 14 (9:30 - 11:30 am) 
  • Wednesday, July 16 (1:30 - 4 pm)
  • Friday, July 18 (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
  • Monday, July 21 (9:30 - 11:30 am) and (1:30 - 4 pm)
  • Friday, July 25 (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
  • Monday, July 28 (1:30 - 4 pm)
  • Wednesday, July 30 (1:30 - 4 pm) 
  • Thursday, July 31 (1:30 - 4 pm)
  • Friday, August 1 (9:30 - 11:30 am) and (1:30 - 3:30 pm) 

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.