Students will join their peers to:

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

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 2010 you will be instructed to go to the One Book web site to make your Summer Springboard reservation. Your assigned orientation date will be available on the One Book web site the last week of May. 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 an orientation fee. 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.