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AlcornState University

1000 ASU Drive, Alcorn State, MS, 39096

Dr. George E. Ross, President

1000 ASU Drive #359
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
WWACB 6th Floor

(601 )877-6111
geross@alcorn.edu



Alcorn's Reputation
For more than 125 years, Alcorn State has educated leaders in the full range of professions.

Alcorn at a Glance
A brief profile of the university.

Mission Statement and Goals
Take a look at our mission statement and twelve long-range goals which provide direction for our activities and programs.

Five Year Strategic Plan
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Planning Forms in PDF format.

History of Alcorn
Summary of the rich historical background of our great institution.

Accreditations and Affiliations
We are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, a number of our programs are accredited by the appropriate accrediting organizations in those areas.

Library
Visit the library home page for library hours and to access the online catalog.

Tuition and Fees
 

Lodging
Come visit us and stay in a motel or choose a plantation style bed and breakfast inn.

Telephone Quick Reference
Use this quick list of important university phone numbers and office locations. You can also print or download the entire university Telephone Directory.

Driving Directions
Alcorn State University is approximately an equal distance - 40 miles - from Vicksburg to the north and Natchez to the south. The University is 80 miles southwest of the state capital, Jackson.

Campus Maps
Use the map to find the location you desire.

Area Attractions
Alcorn State University and the local area are rich in the history of the antebellum south. Listed here are sites worth a visit around Alcorn and in the neighboring communities.

Campus Tour
Take a tour of the "Academic Resort". Included here are a number of views from various locations on campus. Be aware that the image files are rather large and can have a long download time from a modem.

Natchez Opera Festival
Alcorn State University and the Natchez Opera Festival have established a collaboration to bring world class cultural entertainment and music education to southwest Mississippi.  

ASU Jazz Festival
This is the oldest jazz festival in the region and has featured some of the most outstanding jazz musicians in the world. It is truly Mississippi's greatest jazz event.