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JUMPSTART

Congratulations on being accepted into Southern's JUMPSTART program!
We’re excited to welcome you to this unique learning opportunity designed to help you become a self-motivated, self-regulated, and active learner. The JUMPSTART team is eager to support you as you begin your academic journey!

TO DO List

Attend Zoom session for parents and students
Zoom Orientation 
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
JUMPSTART students need to attend both Zoom class sessions
Zoom sessions 
  • Session 1: Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM (EST)
  • Session 2: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM (EST)
* Please purchase textbooks in order to have them for the Zoom sessions.
Register for JUMPSTART class, NOND-103 and lab, NOND-103L
JumpStart class meets Monday-Friday, July 21-25, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00-5:00 PM.

JumpStart Lab meets Monday-Thursday from 1:00-5:00 pm, July 28-August 20.
Register for an "approved" SMARTSTART course
 Register here. (must be a "morning" class that begins July 28-Aug 21 and is on the Approved List)

Approved List:
  • (BUAD 128) Personal Finance
  • (COMM 135) Communication and Public Speaking
  • (ENGL 101) Critical Thinking and Ac Rdg/Wrt 1
  • (RELB 125) Life and Teachings of Jesus
  • (RELT 255) Christian Beliefs
First-Year Experience (FYE) Advising

Contact FYE for assistance with registering for classes:

Review finance information
  • 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 sometime mid April.
Order textbooks beginning sometime mid Aprilin order to receive them in time for the first Zoom session on July 14. 

  • 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 on campus.
An electronic version of the "On Course" textbook used for JumpStart, is accessible through eClass; however, hard copies are available to purchase at the bookstore.
Complete and sign these forms

Outdoor Ed Health form

Outdoor Ed Waiver

If you have not turned 18 yet, the forms must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

You can bring the completed forms to Orientation on Sunday, July 20, email them to reginabailey@southern.edu, or fax them to 423.236.1838. (No Images Please) 

Plan to participate in Outdoor Activities
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. 
Arrive on campus in order to attend Southern Adventist University Orientation on July 20, at 9:00 AM
Email housing@southern.edu to arrange a time to move in.

Southern Adventist University 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)
Pass both JUMPSTART and SMARTSTART classes
In order to progress to the fall semester, you must pass both the JUMPSTART and SMARTSTART classes with a grade of C or better.
Contact us
Contact us by email, Zoom, or phone at 423-236-2838 with questions or concerns.

JUMPSTART

A special message from Professor Durst

JUMPSTART: A Good Foundation

Previous students perspective on how JUMPSTART helped them.

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