Current Students

Thank you for visiting the Adult Degree Program's current students page. Below, you will find resources that will help you during your time in the Adult Degree Program

Program Requirements

This section reviews what you need to complete your program and earn your degree.

Program Handbook (PDF)

You can find the IS 200, Orientation to Individualized Study, handbook here.

Set up Your JMU E-mail

The Individualized Study Major uses e-mail to keep you up-to-date on program news and events James Madison University uses "Webmail" as its e-mail program. As a JMU student, you receive automatic and free e-mail through the University's Webmail system. You must activate the account to use it. If there is another e-mail address that you use all of the time, just forward your Webmail to it.

E-Campus Tutorials

Using e-campus can be a complicated experience. This page features a number of different tutorials that will be useful when you are registering for classes.

Registration Information

This site explains the online registration procedure.

Registering for Management Classes.

This page explains how to register for management courses. Registering for management courses is slightly different than registering for other courses.

Financial Aid

This is JMU's official Financial Aid website.
Note: JMU employees may apply for financial aid as well.

JMU Parking

Parking with out a parking tag can result in $100.00 tickets. This site explains the ins and outs of parking on the JMU campus.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy

CLEP tests give you the opportunity to take a test in a subject you know and earn college credit. You may incorporate this "non-Traditional" method of earning credit into your program agreement.

Individualized Study (IS) Course Offerings

Learn how to put the "individualized" in your individualized study plan here.

Commencement (Graduation)

There is paper work you must complete before you can graduate. This page is the registrar's official graduation page and explains the process.

Scholarships

Find out about Individualized Study Major scholarships and awards in this section.

Calendar of Events

The ISM program offers several special events and workshops throughout the year. Senior Project Forums are held on the last Friday of the Spring and Fall semesters, and the Spring Awards Banquet takes place each April. All three events recognize and honor the hard work of ISM students, and family and friends are welcome to attend any or all.

In addition, Portfolio workshops, pizza and portfolio nights, and Senior Project workshops are regularly scheduled throughout the semesters. Special workshops in career planning, stress management and other areas are also being planned.