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

4-17-08- The Spring issue of the Graduate School Gazette is now available.  Read it here.   

3-26-08- Information about JMU Summer Session is now available:  www.jmu.edu/summersession   



2-18-08- JMU's library offering Undisciplined Research workshops for faculty and graduate students.

The library will offer three workshops on "Undisciplined Research". Please visit http://www.lib.jmu.edu/faculty/undisciplinedresearch.aspx for information.



2-11-08- Six JMU Graduate Students attended the Third Annual Research Forum hosted by the Virginia Council of Graduate Schools.

Held annually at the Virginia State Library in order to be easily accessible to state legislators and state officials, the forum showcases the research by graduate students in Virginia colleges and universities and how this work contributes to the economic, social and civic development of the Commonwealth. Please visit www.jmu.edu/grad/VCGS_Research_Forum_2-08.html for photos and more information.



2-5-08- Government Finance Officers Association announces scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship competitions available for the following:

  • Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship
  • Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
  • Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
  • Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
  • George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship

    Applications and additional information are available at http://www.gfoa.org/

    10-9-07- 2008-2009 ETS Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and Development

    The ETS Fellowship and Internship programs seek applicants who hold or are pursuing a doctoral degree and who are interested in research opportunities. Please visit http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships.html for more information.

    • Important Dates


    January 25 - Application for a graduate degree due to TGS

    April 16 - Thesis/Dissertation due to TGS

    April 25 - All coursework must be completed for May graduation

    May 3 - Commencement


    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.