Diversity is an important aspect of the James Madison University community. Today there are a number of initiatives in place to work towards increasing diversity. This site will give you a look into "WHAT IS NEW" at JMU.

In the Office of Admissions, we are more than willing to assist you with information on Admissions and JMU in general. Be sure to use us as your resource.

Early Action process or Regular Decision process are the two options for submitting an application as a freshman to James Madison University. To be admitted through Early Action, a student needs to be superior in curriculum, grades, test scores and extracurricular activities. Students who apply through Regular Decision are not at a disadvantage. Typically about 80 percent of our applicants are competitive but space constrains us to admitting only about 60 percent.

Freshman Application Process

Announcements

Tuition and fees for 2011-2012 are now available.

JMU offers merit scholarships for highly qualified applicants.

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    Meet Tatiana Torruella

    Student Profiles

    Hometown: Chesapeake, Virginia
    Major: Psychology and Communications/Family Studies
    Year: Senior
    What drew you to selecting James Madison University? I wanted to be close to home but not too close and the atmosphere is amazing. The people are great and very welcoming not to mention how beautiful the campus is.
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    Take-A-Look 2011

    November 12
    Open House for Multicultural Students

    Take-A-Look is an open house hosted for upcoming multicultural students. We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about our dynamic campus, talk with JMU faculty and administrators, and meet some of our current undergraduates. Learn more.

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    Students for Minority Outreach

    A student-run organization focused on promoting JMU as a progressive and ethnically diverse campus. We foster a balance between leadership, social, and academic development for the JMU student body. Learn more.

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    Discover Harrisonburg Va.

    JMU's home in the Shenandoah Valley offers nightlife, culture and recreation

    Students needing a break from studying have plenty of options, including skiing and biking, farmers' markets, a monthly city art walk and ethnic cuisine restaurants. Urban lofts in the charming downtown located 3/4 miles from campus is often an appealing choice for housing. Visit JMU!

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    Office of International Programs

    College is the best time of your life to take advantage of the endless study abroad opportunities available to you. You may never have another chance to immerse yourself in a different culture with the student point of view. Wander beyond your corner of the earth. Roam across borders and oceans. Embrace cultures different from your own. Experience the adventure of a lifetime! Studying abroad will broaden your perspective from JMU's campus in Harrisonburg in ways that you can only imagine. Learn more.

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    Diversity Web

    “Diversity is not just a buzz word at JMU, it is a way of life. At JMU, we embrace the uniqueness in the individual and provide the resources and support to celebrate the distinctiveness of all people."

    ~ Dr. Linwood Rose, President


    Learn more about diversity at JMU.