Be Bold 5 Reasons Why You Want to Be at Jacksonville University

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Reason #1 Prepare for what’s next.

For the third year in a row, JU secured its place among the top 25 percent of regional universities on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Colleges. At Jacksonville University, we help you become the best you can be. JU is a place for bold creativity. Somewhere you can prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet.

Explore. Create. Learn. Do. Your JU journey starts now.

Jacksonville University Dolphin Statue behind the Howard Building.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Jacksonville University Among Top Tier Universities in the South

MSRI students tests reefs in the St. John's River

MSRI students go knee-deep in St. Johns River research

Creative Arts Series explores the human condition

Reason #2 Create your own path.

Education isn’t one size fits all. Some schools provide paths. At JU, we equip you with the tools you need to blaze your own trail.

Customize or combine areas of study. Choose from more than 100 majors and minors.

Create an educational experience that fits your passions and dreams. To create your own unique program of study, visit our PODs webpage.

Reason #3Surround yourself with people who care.

When you attend Jacksonville University, you become a part of our Dolphin family. You'll surround yourself with a community of people who care. Some ways that we promote health and safety include student counseling and campus safety and security.

The Student Counseling Center (SCC) on campus is committed to providing support to the JU community through a variety of resources, including:

Counseling Sessions via telehealth
Health & Wellness Virtual Workshops
Performance Enhancement Virtual Workshops
Virtual Emotional Wellness Groups that meet every Wednesday

More information can be found at www.ju.edu/counseling, and on Instagram @ju_counseling.

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Our approach to campus safety and security is to:

Provide around-the-clock safety and security services to our gated university campus
Provide crime prevention and safety awareness resources
Provide ongoing safety training and development for students, faculty, and staff

Our campus community can download our Mobile Safety App for helpful information and resources.

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Reason #4 Invest in your future.

Choosing a college is more than deciding what to study and where. It’s about making an investment in your future.

At JU, you’ll surround yourself with success. More than 30,000 Dolphin alumni work in health sciences, STEM, fine arts, business, and communications.

Some lead global organizations such as:

Google
NBO Universal
Johnson & Johnson
Hyatt
Merrill Lynch
Delta Airlines
The United Nations
Pepsico
ESPN
Disney Engineering
UnitedHealth Group
CSX

Mentors. Internships. Jobs.
More than 30,000 fellow Phins can't wait to welcome you to the Class of 2026.

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Reason #5 Prepare for tomorrow. Enjoy today.

We’re right on the river, 20 minutes from Jax beaches, and have an average of 221 sunny days per year- our location is perfect for days spent outside. And with 100 student organizations, 17 Division I athletic programs, 15 Greek organizations, students from 49 states and 58 countries, it’s hard to find a dull moment.

But don’t take our word for it. See for yourself.