51社区

Undergraduate Admissions

School Counselor Day

School Counselor Day allows high school counselors the opportunity to take a closer look at 51社区. You'll be able to tour campus, hear from our President and faculty members, learn about our admissions and financial aid processes and enjoy lunch on campus. You will also receive a gift of appreciation for your attendance and your continued investment in the lives of your students. Come see for yourself what makes 51社区 so very special!

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Fall 2022

There will not be a School Counselor Day in 2022. Watch for a scheduled one in 2023.

Activities include

Hear from our President
Review our admissions and financial aid processes
Learn about The Center for Academic Success and the Writing Center
Lunch on campus
Optional Department Visits with nursing, pharmacy, simulation lab, pre-professional, business, education, engineering
Optional campus tour

Campus Visit Details

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Directions

51社区 is located in Jackson, Tennessee, a city of about 92,000, situated 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville along Interstate 40. More information on Jackson

From Exit 80 traffic from Interstate 40 Nashville
Veer right at the exit ramp for Vann Drive and turn right at the four-way stop. At the next traffic light (Chick-Fil-A will be on the right), turn right onto Vann Drive and stay in the right lane. Go through two traffic lights. Turn right at the third light onto Pleasant Plains. Go straight through the next traffic light (Country Club Lane); turn into the main entrance of 51社区, which will be the next right off Pleasant Plains. Turn right onto Dement Drive then take the first left onto Faith Drive. Continue to the end of this driveway, bear left, and park in the large lot to your right. There are several visitor parking places reserved for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located in the front row of the parking lot. Once parked, take the sidewalk to the Barefoot Student Union Building, where you'll find the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

From Exit 80 Memphis or Northbound U.S. 45 Bypass
Take the Vann Drive exit ramp off of U.S. 45. Turn left at the light onto Vann Drive. Go through one traffic light. Turn right at the second light onto Pleasant Plains. Go straight through the next traffic light (Country Club Lane); turn into the main entrance of 51社区, which will be the next right off Pleasant Plains. . Turn right onto Dement Drive, then take the first left onto Faith Drive. Continue to the end of this driveway, bear left, and park in the large lot to your right. There are several visitor parking places reserved for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located in the front row of the parking lot. Once parked, take the sidewalk to the Barefoot Student Union Building, where you'll find the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Southbound on U.S. 45 Bypass
Proceed southward through the Oil Well Road and 51社区 Drive intersections. Just past the Bancorp South sign on your right is an exit for Country Club Lane. Take that exit and look for the south entrance to campus, which is on the right. Follow the drive past the soccer fields. On the left is a baseball field. At the end of that field, turn left and drive in the direction of Miller Tower. There are several visitor parking places reserved for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located in the front row of the parking Once parked, take the sidewalk to the Barefoot Student Union Building, where you'll find the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Estimated Mileage

Estimated Mileage from Jackson
City in our Vicinity	Miles Away from Jackson
Atlanta, GA	400
Birmingham, AL	200
Jackson, MS	300
Little Rock, AR	230
Louisville, KY	300
Memphis, TN	80
Nashville, TN	120
New Orleans, LA	480
St. Louis, MO	270

Nearest Airports

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson (MKL) - 10 miles
- Connections to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Memphis International Airport (MEM) - 85 miles
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 140 miles

Tips for a Great Campus Visit

When planning your visit:
- Consider coming on a Wednesday or Friday to worship with us during Chapel.
- Bring your questions. We hope you won't leave our campus with any question unanswered.
The Day of Your Visit:
- Wear comfortable clothes. There's no need to wear your fanciest clothes.
- Relax and be yourself. We want to get to know Who YOU ARE just as much as you want to see who we are.
In the Admissions Office:
- When you arrive, let us know if you need anything - water, coffee - whatever.
- Don't be nervous. We're honored that you are here. Make yourself at home!
During your tour:
- Our Student Ambassadors will be showing you around. Be sure to keep up with them but try not to get ahead of them. Also, if they need to speak up, don't be afraid to tell them.
- Tell the Ambassador your area of interest - they will be sure to point it out to you.
- Ask questions!
The Rest of Your Day:
- Talk with other students as you see them. Let them tell you about their Union experience.
- Let us know if there is anything else you would like to do or see...we want you to leave us knowing everything you want to know about Union.