Family Weekend 2009 Dates are October 9-11th!

Click on the icon above to access the online brochure.

Click here to register for the Picnic Brunch on the Commons, Fantastic Feast, and the Pops Concert. View the brochure for a complete listing of events and additional ordering information.

Family Weekend football tickets are SOLD OUT.

Make your reservations early, as area hotels and motels fill quickly!

Please continue to check the Family Weekend Web site for weekend updates.

2009 First-Year Sendoffs

Before you embark on the most wonderful experience of your life, come join the excitement as we congratulate and welcome our newest Dukes! We'll provide the food while you enjoy the fun; talk with parents, alumni, current students, JMU staff and meet fellow classmates from your area.
Click here to find a sendoff in your area.Click on the Duke Dog image above to register.

Scholarship Opportunities

Parents and Grandparents GET INVOLVED!
The JMU Office of Career and Academic Planning would like to introduce a new resource for parents and grandparents, through ProNetProNet is a way for you to connect with JMU by providing current students advice and assistance that can help with their career development. From identifying a major to determining a career field of interest, everyone can benefit from this type of resource. Our students want to learn more about what you are doing in the world of work and by registering as a mentor you can make that connection.
If you are seeking to become a contact in the Professional Network, please register in Recruit-A-Duke.
If you are an employer contact and already have a Recruit-A-Duke account, please read the directions below on how to become a contact in the Professional Network.
Are you an alum seeking networking contacts for job search purposes? Follow the directions to access the database of contacts.

Building Bridges Between Schools and College Parents

Financial Literacy for Parents and Students Information for families available on JMU website. At James Madison University, we know that your encouragement and support directly affects your student's ability to be successful in college.

For more news from the University, see JMU News

Letting Go of Your Adult Children - Video

The Beloit College Mindset List
The Mindset List identifies the experiences and event horizons of students as they commence higher education and is not meant to reflect on their preparatory education.
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 Register Your E-mail
As part of the University's effort to stay connected to parents and families, we encourage you to share your information with us so we can send you the parent newsletter, The Madison Family Connection. This will also allow us to keep you updated on important dates and campus happenings. To register your email, click on the "E-mail Registration" link located on the left navigation bar.

As a parent of a current student, please assist us with our efforts to recognize the top safety concerns of parents for off-campus housing.
Please list your top five concerns in order from greatest to least.