Q: Who are you accreditated by?
A: IEP-JSU is accreditated by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Q: Is there a residency (on campus) requirement?
A: No, our program can be earned 100% online.

Q: What are the tuition rates?
A: Tuition rates

Q: How long do I have to finish my degree?
A: Undergraduates who have not completed a program within 12 years may be required to convert to a new catalog.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Your first step is to apply to the University.  Admissions to undergraduate programs can be reached at 800-231-5291 ext. 5268 if you have specific questions.  A full description of admissions requirements can be found at www.jsu.edu (click on undergraduate admissions).  Generally speaking, you should submit the online application available at iep.jsu.edu, pay the $20.00
(U.S.) application fee (you can pay with credit card if you contact Lora Spivey at ext. 5925 after you have submitted the online application at iep.jsu.edu), and provide official transcripts from any college or university previously attended to admissions.  You may also be asked to provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalency.  If you are 25 years of age or older, you do not have to provide SAT or ACT scores.  Non-residents of the U.S. or graduates from institutions outside of the U.S. must meet additional admissions requirements..

Q: When can I begin Class?
A: JSU operates on a semester system, with three terms: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-April) and Summer (May-July).

Q: Is this a self-paced program?
A: No, JSU operates on a semester system like on campus classes.

Q: How will I access my online courses?
A: The online classes themselves are administered through a program called Blackboard.
To view system requirements, a demo course and login information for this program, please go to jsu.blackboard.com.

Q: What types of assignments can I expect?
A: Course requirements will vary from instructor to instructor; however, you can expect such things as Discussion Board postings, Virtual Class sessions, research paper requirements, exams, and/or group projects to name a few.  The first day of classes, a syllabus is provided to you so that you will know what your professor will require and when these requirements will be due.

Q: What about transfer credit?
A: If applicable to your situation, you may find it helpful to know that only the JSU Registrar has the authority to determine transfer credit.  Generally speaking, if you took courses for college credit at a regionally accredited institution, courses should be accepted; however, it will depend on what courses are taken as to how this impacts your degree requirements for this program at JSU.  Once admissions receives all of your transcripts from institutions previously attended, they will be forwarded to the Registrar for evaluation for potential transfer credit.  Once this evaluation is complete, results are then sent to the student.  Again, the Registrar is the only authority who can determine whether courses will transfer in and how.  That Department can be reached at 800-231-5291 ext. 5400

Q: Can I get work experience credit?
A: Undergraduate students may possibly receive Work Experience credits in eithr Public Safety Telecommunications or Emergency Management depending on work history. Once a sutdent has earned 18hrs. at JSU he/she can apply for WEC. A max of 18hrs may be possible in either  EM or PST WEC. WEC is considered non-traditional credit subject to non-traditional credit rules. Please see pg. 44 of the undergraduate catalogue at http://www.jsu.edu/depart/undergraduate/catalog/  . If awarded, WEC can count toward Area V elective or general elective hours ONLY - not toward major or minor required catagories.

Q: What about military financial aid?
A: If you will be using military financial assistance, you need to contact JSU's Office of Veterans Affairs for assistance (800-231-5291 ext. 5892).  The Bursar's Office can be reached at 800-231-5291 ext. 5458 or  Fax/256-782-8067 for military tuition paperwork submission.

Q: What if my employer pays tuition for my class(es), but payment will not be made by the tuition deadline?
A: The employer should fill out the IEP Scholarship form and return to JSU's IEP. The scholarship form can be requested by emailing a request to iep@jsu.edu

For other questions please go to http://www.jsu.edu/depart/undergraduate/undergraduate.html