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Dates & Deadlines

Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a 'W' on your transcript and corresponding tuition charges if applicable.

February 14, 2012
Student Assessment &
Faculty Assistance Day
No Classes 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Evening classes (those beginning 4 p.m. or later) meet as scheduled.

February 28, 2012
8W1 (First Block) classes end.

March 5-9, 2012
Spring Break, no classes

March 12, 2012
8W2 (Second Block) classes begin.

March 16, 2012
Course adjustment deadline for semester classes.  Last day to withdraw from semester classes or make grading option changes, including repeat options.

March 19, 2012
Last day to add or drop an 8W2 (Second Block) class.
Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a 'W' on your transcript and corresponding tuition charges if applicable.

March 28, 2012
Last day to add an 8W2 (Second Block) class with departmental permission.

Leaving JMU




Note:  Students who have been accepted to JMU, either as a first-year student or transfer student, and wish to cancel their acceptance prior to coming to JMU, need to submit the Admissions Cancellation Notice to the Office of the Registrar.  The form may be faxed, 540-568-5615, or mailed, Office of the Registrar, 170 Bluestone Dr. MSC 3528, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.

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: 
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’ if you are within the deadline. (.DOC or .PDF)
Deadline for submission:  Spring 2012 - January 27, 2012
Ensure your home address is correct on MyMadison.
Warren Hall: (540) 568-2991

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: 
Ensure your account balance is zero.
Warren Hall: (540) 568-6505

Transcripts: 
Unless you are returning to JMU the next semester, you will lose access to your MyMadison account after a 60 day window.  Requests for transcripts after the 60 day window will need to be done via the Transcript Request Form.

 

Withdrawal Policy per Undergraduate Catalog
Withdrawal Policy per Graduate Catalog