Jacksonville University

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Tours

  1. Graduate Admissions Tours

    • Nurse Practitioner Admissions Tour

      Join us for a tour of some of our students' favorite spots!

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      1. Kinne University Center

        Named in honor of former president and the University’s current Chancellor Emeritus, the Kinne Center houses dining options such as the Riverview Café and Starbucks, as well as the JU bookstore and post office. An added bonus, it also features a recently completed outdoor deck that allows students to enjoy a meal while overlooking center field at John Sessions Stadium.
      2. Davis Student Commons

        Serving as the student life center for the campus, Davis Student Commons has space solely dedicated for student use, including student activities and organizations. The Student Commons also houses the state-of-the-art Billie Nimnicht Jr. Fitness Center, the Buccaneer Game Room, a student lounge, multiple meeting rooms, and Chick-Fil-A.

        A Commuter Lounge is now available next to Chick-Fil-A. The Commuter Lounge features two cable TVs, lounge chairs, study space, a cork board for Commuter Student communication, and a microwave.

        There are also lockers available to commuter students on a semester basis from the 3rd floor student reception desk. The lockers are located on the 1st floor in the lobby of Ross Theater.
      3. Swisher Library

        The Carl S. Swisher Library is a three-story, 52,000 square​ foot facility overlooking the St. Johns River and centrally located in the heart of campus. Currently in a period of transition, the library continues in its mission to provide both online and print resources and services that support JU's academic programs, as well as an extensive music collection with more than 20,000 musical scores covering a wide range of styles from different time periods.
      4. River House

        The River House features interactive flat-screen TVs, food service, wireless technology, conference and meeting rooms, a cozy fireplace setting, a 2-story screen porch, outdoor multi-tiered decks totaling more than 2,800 square feet, a fire pit, entertainment stages, and more. A center of constant activity, the on-campus pub serves sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads, as well as hosting nightly entertainment during the semester.

      5. Keigwin School of Nursing

        The Keigwin School of Nursing includes a 30,000-square-foot facility filled with high-tech equipment and learning space.
      6. Health Sciences Complex

        The Health Sciences Complex opened in spring 2020. This building is home to a number of the programs within Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences. It houses the Orthodontics Clinic, as well as the Student Counseling Center, on the first floor, where graduate students from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program intern. The Kinesiological Sciences laboratories and multi-purpose classrooms are also located on the first floor, and the anatomage room is located on the second floor of the building.