Welcome to the Heart of Jackson, Mississippi
Belhaven University is an essential fixture of Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. We were founded in this historic and proud city in 1883 and acquired our current location on Peachtree Street in 1911.
The Greater Belhaven neighborhood is in the heart of the bustling “City With Soul” and is known for its green spaces and architectural diversity as well as its restaurants, locally owned shops, and attractions like the Fairview Inn, the Eudora Welty House & Garden, and New Stage Theatre.
Our centrally located neighborhood provides quick access to other exciting areas of the city, including the hip Fondren District, the charming Belhaven Town Center, and the active downtown. The features that make Jackson a leading cultural hub — museums, eateries, shopping destinations, and world-class medical facilities — are just minutes away.
Stop by for a campus tour. While you’re here, avail yourself of the many possibilities that make life in the Belhaven neighborhood — and in Jackson overall — enjoyable and fulfilling.
42 Acre Campus
Located in a Mississippi Historical District
Top 10 Entrepreneurial State
Startup activity measured by CNN Money
400,000+
People in Jackson's diverse and vibrant community
Top 10 Destination for Graduates
Cities gaining traction measured by Forbes
About Jackson, Mississippi
We enjoy the resources and benefits of having our campus in a historic neighborhood and state capital urban area. It is vital that Belhaven University’s campus be a safe place for students to study and live, and we go to great lengths to assure multiple layers of safety measures are in place.
This Old House magazine named Jackson's historic Belhaven neighborhood as one of 61 Best Old-House Neighborhoods in the United States and Canada. Belhaven was noted for its walkable, tree-lined streets, houses and buildings of different styles, historic standards, Eudora Welty's home and garden, proximity to downtown and Belhaven University at its heart.
Surrounded by early 1900's homes and shady oak trees, Belhaven is minutes away from the interstate, great restaurants, and cultural attractions. Centrally located in the Southeast, Belhaven is a day trip away from the blues and BBQ of Memphis or a weekend away from New Orleans or the Gulf Coast. In just fifteen minutes you can drive to the Jackson International Airport to catch a flight to home or to a spring break destination. Jackson truly is in the middle of it all! Set up a campus visit and come see for yourself! Need to spend the night? Check out local accommodations.
Every fourth year, Jackson hosts the prestigious International Ballet Competition, rotating with Varna, Bulgaria; Helsinki, Finland; and Moscow. The area's reputation for artistic variety extends beyond this international event and encompasses some of the finest regional theater, opera, ballet, and symphony groups.
We aren't the only ones that think Belhaven is a great place to live. Read some national coverage Jackson has received from places like the New York Times and CNN.
- Forbes: Jackson Top Destination for Graduates - Forbes Magazine
- 36 Hours in Jackson, Miss - New York Times
- CNN Money names Mississippi Top 10 entrepreneurial state
- Jackson & Natchez make top ten of friendliest U.S. cities - Jackson Jambalaya
- Best Cost of Living for Young People - University Business
- One of 61 Best Old-House Neighborhoods - This Old House
Local & State Resources
- Dogwood Festival - Lakeland Drive
- Highland village - I-55 North
- Northpark Mall - County Line Road
- Fondren Village - Old Canton
- The Coliseum
- Jackson Zoological Park
- Ross Barnett Reservoir
What’s Up in Jackson, Mississippi
Learn about all the popular attractions in Jackson, Mississippi for restaurants, museums, galleries, outdoor recreation and more. Follow Caleb as he shows you what student love to do most in the area.
Directions: How do I get to Belhaven?
To the Main Campus:
- From Jackson Airport take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- Take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
To the Main Campus:
- From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS. Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
- Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.
To the Admission Welcome Center:
- From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
- Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
- Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
- Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
- Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
- 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
Travel Resources
Estimated mileage from:
- Atlanta: 400
- Birmingham: 245
- Dallas: 400
- Houston: 420
- Memphis: 210
- New Orleans: 180
- St. Louis: 480
Note: This list is not an exhaustive list and we do not endorse any specific properties. Locations noted with an asterisk (*) offer a Belhaven discount.
Jackson
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
Fondren
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Travel Resources
Estimated mileage from:
- Atlanta: 400
- Birmingham: 245
- Dallas: 400
- Houston: 420
- Memphis: 210
- New Orleans: 180
- St. Louis: 480
Note: This list is not an exhaustive list and we do not endorse any specific properties. Locations noted with an asterisk (*) offer a Belhaven discount.
Jackson
Ridgeland
Madison
Flowood/Airport
Fondren
B&Bs
- The Fairview: 734 Fairview Street, 601-948-3429
- The Old Capitol Inn: 226 N. State Street, 601-359-9000
Contact Us
Office of Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
For campus visit:
Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
Go and make disciples of all the nations ... And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20