Students who plan to re-enter after an absence of two or more calendar years, regardless of their academic standing at the time of departure, must apply for readmission through the Office of Admission by completing the Re-Entry application. Re-admissions is not automatic but subject to committee review of the application, the personal statement citing the reason for absence and evaluation of work completed at JMU as well as work completed at other institutions during the student’s absence from JMU.

Download the Re-Entry Application

Deadlines for Submission of Re-Entry Application

• Fall Semester - July 1
• Spring Semester - November 1
• Summer Session - April 1

Please mail your form to:

Office of Admissions
James Madison University
MSC 0101
481 Bluestone Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

You are responsible for making sure that all registration holds are cleared before you will be eligible to register.

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