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Dates & Deadlines

Dropping a class after the drop deadline will result in a 'W' on the transcript and applicable tuition charges.

August 2, 2013
GR/DR Second 6-Week, 8-Week and 12-Week sessions end.
End of graduate/doctoral summer sessions.

August 19, 2013
Open enrollment begins for Outreach students.

August 26, 2013
Fall 2013 semester begins.

September 2, 2013
Classes meet as scheduled.
JMU open.

September 3, 2013
Last day to add/drop a semester or 8W1 session class.

September 12, 2013
Last day to do a late add with department permission for a semester or 8W1 session class.

September 13, 2013
Last day to withdraw from the University with cancellation of tuition charges.  NOTE:  Student must withdraw from all classes via the Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice to be eligible.

September 24, 2013
Last day to withdraw from an 8W1 session class.

Dropping a class after the drop deadline will result in a 'W' on the transcript and applicable tuition charges.

Leaving JMU




Leaving JMU Checklist
(Follow these steps as applicable for a successful separation from JMU.)

Academic Advising:  Notify your Academic Advisor
Your advisor’s name is located on your Student Center on the right side of the screen.

Financial Aid & Scholarships: 
Discuss your financial aid situation and any necessary procedures.
Warren Hall:  (540) 568-7820

Office of Residence Life: 
Please consult the On-Campus Housing Contract Terms and Conditions regarding refund dates and amounts.  Check with your RA/Hall Director for proper checkout procedures
Huffman Hall: (540) 568-4663

Office of the Registrar:
Complete the ‘Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice’ (.DOC or .PDF) and submit to our office by the deadline outlined below.

Deadline for submission:  Fall 2013 - September 13, 2013
                                     Spring 2014 - January 31, 2014

Ensure your home address is correct on MyMadison.
Warren Hall: (540) 568-6166

Dean of Students:
Contact this office if you wish to withdraw from JMU after the Office of the Registrar's deadline above. 
Taylor Hall: (540) 568-6468

University Business Office: 
Once you have received notification that your withdrawal has been processed, ensure your account balance is zero.
Warren Hall: (540) 568-6505

Transcripts: 
Unless you have been approved to return to JMU the next semester, you will lose access to your MyMadison account after 60 days.

Withdrawal Policy per Undergraduate Catalog
Withdrawal Policy per Graduate Catalog