New Students:

Students who have been accepted to JMU, either as a first-year student or transfer student, and wish to cancel their acceptance need to submit the Admissions Cancellation Notice to the Office of the Registrar.  The form may be faxed, 540-568-3499, or mailed, Office of the Registrar MSC 3533, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.

Non-Returning Students and Leave of Absence:

Students who plan to complete their current semester but will not return to JMU for the subsequent semester (excluding summer term) must notify the Office of the Registrar in writing via the Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice to ensure cancellation of housing assignments, courses for which they have pre-registered and tuition charges. 

Students who are planning a temporary interruption in their studies at JMU should formally request a leave of absence by completing a Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice.  Questions concerning the status of non-returning or leave of absence should be directed to the Office of the Registrar, 540-568-2991, or to registrar@jmu.edu.

Withdrawing from the University:

Students withdraw from the university when their enrollment is terminated before these students have completed the semester for which they registered.  Students who decide to withdraw during the first three weeks of the semester must complete the Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. 

Students desiring to withdraw after the third week of the semester must contact the University Ombudsperson in Taylor 300 or at 540-568-6468.

Withdrawal Policy per Undergraduate Catalog
Withdrawal Policy per Graduate Catalog

Things to Remember When Leaving JMU: Fall  Spring