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Jacksonville, AL · Freshman Live-On Required

Jacksonville State University Freshman Dorms 2026

Jacksonville State requires first-year students to live on campus, though students from Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair, or Talladega counties can request a geographic exemption before August 1 -- but once you accept a housing key, that exemption and any cancellation right disappear for the year. The four traditional first-year halls -- Crow and Dixon on the north side, Curtiss and Fitzpatrick in the Stadium District -- all use the same height-adjustable Twin XL bed frame (36 in. standard, raises for 30.5 in. of under-bed clearance) and are air-conditioned. Fall 2026 move-in runs August 12-15 by building by day.

Bed size
Height-adjustable Twin XL (36in std.)
Air conditioning
Every hall
Residence halls
4 verified

Pick your residence hall

Every Jacksonville State University residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.

Crow Hall

Bed
Height-adjustable Twin XL (36in std.)
Under-bed
Adjustable up to 30.5in under-bed
AC
Yes

Curtiss Hall

Bed
Height-adjustable Twin XL (36in std.)
Under-bed
Adjustable up to 30.5in under-bed
AC
Yes

Dixon Hall

Bed
Height-adjustable Twin XL (36in std.)
Under-bed
Adjustable up to 30.5in under-bed
AC
Yes

Fitzpatrick Hall

Bed
Height-adjustable Twin XL (36in std.)
Under-bed
Adjustable up to 30.5in under-bed
AC
Yes

What to bring to Jacksonville State Universitydorms — and what’s already there

Every Jacksonville Statefreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.

⚠ Once a first-year student is assigned a housing key and accepts it, they permanently lose eligibility for the geographic exemption or any housing cancellation for that year.

✓ In every room

  • Wireless internet
  • on-site laundry
  • air conditioning

✗ Not provided

  • Mini-fridge (max 4.6 cu ft
  • one per room)
  • microwave (max 1000W
  • one per room)
  • XL twin sheets & mattress cover
  • pillows
  • blankets
  • towels
  • toiletries
  • desk lamp
  • surge protector
  • hangers

⊘ Prohibited

  • Nails/tacks for hanging anything on walls; more than one microwave or fridge per room

See the full Jacksonville State packing checklist →

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Common questions about Jacksonville State University dorms

Is on-campus housing required for freshmen at Jacksonville State?
Yes, with a geographic exemption for students from Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair, or Talladega counties who submit an exemption request before the August 1 preference deadline. Once you're assigned a room and accept your key, you forfeit exemption and cancellation rights for that academic year.
When is Jacksonville State move-in for fall 2026?
General fall move-in runs August 12-15, 2026: Crow and Curtiss residents move in August 14, Dixon and Fitzpatrick residents move in August 15. Check-in is a centralized drive-thru at the Pete Mathews Coliseum parking lot.
Do I need a mini-fridge and microwave at Jacksonville State?
Yes -- bring your own, capped at 4.6 cubic feet for the fridge and 1000 watts for the microwave, one of each per room.

Planning your move-in? See the full Jacksonville State packing guide →

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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup