James Madison University

International Student Leadership Conference

Exchange Programs Application Procedures

Eligibility

To be considered for admission into JMU's international programs, you must be in good academic standing and hold a minimum cumulative GPA as listed on the program page at the time of application. Applying early and meeting this minimum GPA does not, however, guarantee admission; additional eligibility criteria apply for most programs. Applications from freshmen in their first semester at JMU will be reviewed after semester grades are posted.

Admission to all programs is based, minimally, on a review by a Study Abroad Advisor and a verification of your records via PeopleSoft, the university's information system, not limited to but including your status according to Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Judicial Affairs, and University Finance. Your participation may be denied if your university records or conduct prior to departure raises doubts that you should be allowed to participate in an international experience.

All students participating in an exchange program will be required to submit a written report within three weeks of completion of the program reflecting on their experience.

Review the list

Review the list of JMU's partner universities. Select the school that most interests you and start gathering information.

Research the courses

Visit our partner universities online. Follow the links to your potential host university's course listings.

Meet with your advisor

Confirm with your academic advisor in your department that the courses you intend to take through the exchange program will be appropriate for your academic plan. (Credits will be evaluated and approved by individual department heads or advisors in each department.)

Application deadlines

Your application will be processed after the following deadline for 2013-14 academic year:

February 1, 2013:

If the application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on the next business day.

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. See an advisor for complete details.

Application Materials

The application for admission has a number of parts, all of which must be received by the oIP before your application can be processed. Please make certain that you have completed all steps in the application process.

A completed Fall or Spring Exchange Program application consists of the following components:

Application form, available from oIP or downloadable:
here in Adobe pdf fillable format - please type and print
"Personal Statement" Essay indicating the reasons for choosing this program and how the choice of courses, program structure, city, or country, relate to your past, present and future academic, career and personal goals. How do you think you will benefit from the experience?
Letter of Recommendation from a current or former instructor or from your academic advisor, attached or sent by e-mail to studyabroad@jmu.edu
Official transcript
Application from the host university, if applicable (listed below). DO NOT SEND ANYTHING DIRECTLY TO THE HOST UNIVERSITY; ALL MATERIALS WILL BE TURNED INTO THE OIP. Please disregard any deadlines/dates listed on the application form and adhere to JMU deadlines only.

*All applicants must meet with a study abroad advisor before applying for an exchange program.

Submitting your application

Submit your completed application to the Office of International Programs, JMAC 6, Suite 22, MSC 5731, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. You are strongly encouraged to deliver your application in person; however, applications may be mailed to oIP.