Students will join their peers to:

• Learn more about academic programs
• Meet your adviser
• Register for fall classes
• Get the inside scoop from orientation
peer advisers
• Prepare for your first-year journey
• Get your very own JAC (JMU Access
Card) - your offical student identification car

Parents and Family Members will:

• Learn how to partner in your student's
academic and career success
• Get the inside scoop on General Education and Academic Advising
• Uncover what living in the residence
halls and eating in our dining halls is all about
• Learn more about academic programs
• Discover more about student services and resources
• Get helpful tips on preparing for the college transition

Contact our office if you, or your guests require disability accomodations during Orientation. Notify us at least two weeks in advance of your Orientation date at orientation@jmu.edu or (540) 568-1787.

Making Your Springboard Reservation

When you receive your JMU One Book in April or May 2008 you will preference four of these dates: June 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, July 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16. Go to the One Book web site as soon as you can after April 11 because reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Course availability is not influenced by the date you attend. Your orientation date will be available on the One Book web site May 29th. The program will last from 7:45 am-6:00 pm.

The Orientation Fee

All university financial accounts for first-year students will be charged $150. This fee covers Summer Springboard Orientation, 1787 Orientation in August and other first-year programs. Billing information will be available at Summer Springboard Orientation. You do not have to pay any orientation fee at this time; however, if you have a QuikBILL installment payment plan, you should make sure your annual budget includes this charge.