Resources for New Students

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Advice From Seniors

Recent JMU Grads were asked: "Looking back on your academic career at JMU, what is one piece of advice you would give to incoming freshman that you wished you had received?" Read What They Said

Tips for Developing Positive Relationships with Faculty

The CSDC surveyed JMU faculty and asked them to identify the student behaviors or statements that they view most negatively. Read the Top 10

Tips for Family Visits

The saying, "you can never go home," has become a classic because it concisely speaks to the difficulty of being in your parents' house once you have lived out on your own. Read More

Counseling Connections

We developed a program for incoming students with existing or previous mental health concerns. Learn More

You are needed! Reducing the Risk of Suicide at JMU

The top 10 concerns of JMU students