JUMPSTART
Congratulations on being accepted into Southern's JUMPSTART program! This is a unique
learning opportunity that will support you in becoming a self-motivated, self-regulated,
active learner. The JUMPSTART team is anxious to help you begin your academic journey!
TO DO List
JumpStart class meets Monday-Friday from 9 am to 12 pm, July 22-26.
JumpStart Lab meets Monday-Thursday from 1-5 pm, July 22-August 21
JumpStart Lab meets Monday-Thursday from 1-5 pm, July 22-August 21
Register here. (must be a "morning" class that begins July 29-Aug 22 and is on the Approved List)
Approved List:
Approved List:
- (BUAD 128) Personal Finance
- (COMM 135) Communication and Public Speaking
- (ENGL 101) Critical Thinking and Ac Rdng/Wrt 1
- (PSYC 128) Developmental Psychology
- (RELB 125) Life and Teachings of Jesus
- (RELT 255) Christian Beliefs
Contact FYE for assistance with registering for classes:
- FYE@southern.edu
- 423-236-3100
- Self-schedule appointment HERE
- JumpStart tuition is free.
- The finance structure follows SmartStart guidelines.
- $500 meal plan is required. The unused portion will be credited back to your account.
- One academic credit will be granted upon successful completion of the JumpStart class.
Order textbooks beginning April 11in order to receive them in time for the first Zoom session on July 11.
- Allow at least 24-48 hours between registering for the class and ordering textbooks.
- Textbooks must be purchased from BNC in order to have inclusive access to online content.
- Textbooks and supplies can be sent to your home or picked up at The Southern Shoppe when you arrive.
Updated "S24 JumpStart Indemnity" form coming soon.
If you have not turned 18 yet, the forms must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
You can bring the completed forms to Orientation on Sunday, July 21 or you can email
them to reginabailey@southern.edu. (No Images Please)
Come prepared to participate in activities held at the Outdoor Education Center.
- Bring clothes you won’t mind getting dirty and a modest bathing suit.
- Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor education team-building activities and rafting trip.
Email housing@southern.edu to arrange a time to move in.
SAU Orientation will be located in the main cafeteria and breakfast will be provided for the families.
Enrollment Activities must be completed by 2:00 PM
At 5:00 PM JUMPSTART (students only) Prep Session in Advent Health Hall (Pizza dinner provided)
SAU Orientation will be located in the main cafeteria and breakfast will be provided for the families.
Enrollment Activities must be completed by 2:00 PM
At 5:00 PM JUMPSTART (students only) Prep Session in Advent Health Hall (Pizza dinner provided)
In order to progress to the fall semester, you must pass both the JUMPSTART and
SMARTSTART classes with a grade of C or better.
JUMPSTART
A special message from Professor Durst
JUMPSTART: A Good Foundation
Previous students perspective on how JUMPSTART helped them.