Wilson Hall in spring

The Graduate School

It is the mission of The Graduate School to support, facilitate and promote excellence in lifelong education through graduate programs of distinction, innovative outreach programs, and a diverse student body.

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the The Graduate School of James Madison University!

This looks to be a very exciting year for graduate education at JMU. The School of Music's Doctor of Musical Arts degree program was approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia this September bringing the number of doctoral programs offered by JMU to five. Additionally, several new master's degree programs are currently under development in the College of Arts and Letters as well as another doctoral program with core and specialization curricula cutting across multiple academic colleges.

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News and Announcements

9-26-08- The  2008 Graduate and Professional School Fair takes place Tuesday, September 30. Visit http://www.jmu.edu/grad/gradfair for more information.

9-26-08 - The newly formed Graduate Student Association has planned a number of activities. Check them out on the website!: www.jmu.edu/grad/gsa

Important Dates

Fall  2008

August 20 - Orientation for New Graduate Students (Link)

August 21 - GA/TA Workshop (Link)

October 3 - Application for a Graduate Degree due to TGS

November 21  - Thesis or Dissertation due to TGS for fall graduation

December 12  - All coursework must be completed for fall graduation

December 13  - Fall Commencement 

(Are you on the list of students who have applied to graduate? Link here to find out!)


TGS offers Information Sessions about JMU graduate programs, admissions, and the application process every second Tuesday and Thursday of the month.  Check the calendar for dates and times.