• Parents and Family

  You've entrusted James Madison University with your most valued treasure: your child. It's a role we take seriously. The Office of Parent Relations is here to partner with you in preparing your student to become an educated and enlightened citizen who will lead a productive and meaningful life.

  Use this site to locate resources for parents and family members of JMU students and find information on the annual Family Weekend, Parents Council, send-off picnics, and other activities.

• Get to and from JMU

  Have a student trying to get home? We can help with that. Planning a visit to JMU? We have information on that, too.

• Stay connected

  Keep in touch with what's happening at the university through JMU news, The Breeze, Madison magazine, and more. Parents also receive the Madison Family Connection e-newsletter. Register your e-mail here.

• About JMU

  JMU is changing the world — one person at a time. Learn about our mission, academic programs, national rankings, and get information on tuition and fees.

Freshman Parents Your son or daughter is going to be a first year college student. What an exciting time! It is a mix of preparation and anticipation, excitement and apprehension.   When students enter college, they are confronted with the opportunities and challenges of campus culture.  You are at a turning point in your relationship with your child.  He or she will be away from home and your rules, perhaps for the first time.  They may or may not admit it, but they feel insecure in a new social setting and want badly to fit in.    Is your child prepared?    You can be a big help in your child's successful transition to college life.       Click here to access the Student Services video.

Alumni Scholarships

Encourage your incoming first-year student to apply for one of the many scholarships being offered by JMU Alumni Chapters.