Dr. Keith Riley 
Interim Director
keith.o.riley
Office: 101 W. Capital Street, 5th Floor 601-979-0779

Introduction

JSUOnline aims to assure the planning, development, and implementation of online education activities are in accordance with the mission of the University. Jackson State University’s main goal is to utilize online learning to provide quality instruction to traditional and nontraditional students without the limitations of geographical boundaries and space. Students enrolled in an online or blended course and online degree program are provided resources equivalent to those provided to face-to-face students. Students can earn a quality education and work toward achieving long-term career goals at their convenience. For additional information, please contact JSUOnline at (601) 979-0779, email jsuonline@jsums.edu, or visit

101 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS, 39201

A listing of the academic degree programs offered through JSUOnline can be found at: https://www.jsums.edu/new-jsuonline/online-degree-programs/.

State Authorization

Jackson State University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which is a voluntary agreement among its member states and U.S. territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance-education courses and programs. As a member of the National Council for State Authorization, Jackson State University is authorized to provide online programs and courses to students who reside in a state other than Mississippi. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA approval does not extend to programs that lead to professional licensure.

Professional Licensure

Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program. The U.S. Department of Education regulation, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), requires an institution to disclose whether the program will fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification for each state. Students who reside in a state other than Mississippi must review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to the academic program and consult with the state professional licensing board. Licensure disclosures for specific programs can be found at:
https://www.jsums.edu/education/general-disclosure-and-licensure/
https://www.jsums.edu/socialwork/files/2020/09/Jackson-State-Universit-Licensure.pdf
https://www.jsums.edu/commdisorders/licensure-certification-disclosure/