JMU requires a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. If you are offered admission to JMU, you must complete all prerequisite, major, program and degree requirements to graduate and you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have earned a minimum of 25% of credit hours (30 credits for degrees programs of 120 credits) at JMU
  • Have earned at least 50% of credit hours (60 credits for degrees programs of 120 credits) accepted by JMU from accredited senior (four-year) institutions of higher education, including JMU
  • Meet course prerequisites for the major regardless of where general education requirements were completed
  • Must be attending JMU during the semester in which degree requirements are completed

 

There is no limit to the number of hours that may transfer to JMU.

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JMU Office of Admissions
Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall)
MSC 0101
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
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