Outreach & Engagement is your connection to the outstanding faculty, academics, and resources at James Madison University.

What's New …

The Mission

Outreach & Engagement extends the resources of JMU's campus by encouraging the creation and implementation of innovative educational opportunities. We foster partnerships while encouraging and engaging individuals and communities to reach and exceed their personal and professional goals.

Having trouble applying?
Contact us at (540) 568-4253.

Did you know?
Number of credit courses offered through Outreach & Engagement:
2006-07: 122
2007-08: 207
2008-09: 227

If you are: 

  • a student who wants to take a few courses at JMU
  • a high school student at the junior or senior level
  • a person seeking professional development, teacher recertification, or self-enrichment

Then you are a JMU Community Student (non-degree seeking student)!

In order to ensure that your application will be processed before registration begins, we recommend that you submit applications for spring 2010 no later than December 14, 2009. JMU will be closed for the holidays from mid-December until January 4.

Do you want to apply to one of the following

academies or conferences:

  •  Content Teaching Academy
  •  Department of Correctional Education Conference
  •  Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
  •  Massanutten Governor's School
  •  Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE)

If so, then you want to complete the

Academy/Conference Application

Academy/Conference Application Instructions