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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.

March 4 - 8, 2013
Spring break.  No classes.

March 8, 2013
JMU closed.

March 11, 2013
8W2 classes begin
Summer 2013 schedule of classes viewable via MyMadison.

March 15, 2013
Last day to withdraw from or change grading options for a semester class.

Inauguration of President Alger
10:10AM, 11:15AM & 12:20PM classes will not meet so that students and faculty can attend the ceremony.

March 18, 2013
Last day to add or drop an 8W2 class.
Dropping an 8W2 class after this drop deadline will result in a 'W' on the transcript and applicable tuition charges.

March 18, 2013
Summer 2013 enrollment begins. GR/DR enrollment opens at midnight. UG enrollment by appointment.

Transcripts

Note to Current Students:
To ensure the release of a complete official transcript, please verify on your unofficial transcript that your degree conferral and/or semester grades have been posted before ordering.

Requesting a copy of your transcript may be done by one of the following three methods:
  • Via MyMadison
    This applies to current students and Alumni from fall 2005 onward. This instructional sheet includes how to reset your password if it has expired or is forgotten.
  • Via the Transcript Request Form (.PDF)
    (Please note that this transcript request form must have your signature as we cannot release a transcript without a written signature.  The completed forms may be faxed, mailed, emailed or for your convenience, are available at the Registrar's office on the 3rd and 5th floors of Warren Hall.)
  • Via a written letter with the following information:
  1. full name (please include middle name or initial)
  2. name while at JMU if different from above
  3. date of birth
  4. student i.d. number (only if known)
  5. home address
  6. address(es) where you want the transcript mailed
  7. phone number to reach you at if there is a problem with your request
  8. number of copies requested for each address
  9. reason for the request
  10. dates of attendance
  11. signature(we must have your written signature before we can release the transcript )

Transcript requests may be dropped off at the Office of the Registrar, Client Services Office, located on the 3rd floor of Warren Hall.  The requests can also be mailed, faxed or emailed to the Office of the Registrar, using the information below:

Office of the Registrar
Warren Hall
170 Bluestone Drive, MSC 3533
Harrisonburg VA 22807
Fax: (540)568-3499
Email: clientservices@jmu.edu (Please know that a written signature is still required for processing.)

Transcripts will be mailed or emailed within five business days from when the request is received. Sorry, we cannot fax either Official or Unofficial transcripts.

There is no charge for transcripts.

Expedited Transcript Shipping Option: 

To reduce transcript shipping time, your only option is to privately purchase a UPS Label by visiting www.ups.com.  The UPS Label can be submitted along with our transcript request form by either faxing to 540-568-3499 or scanning & emailing to clientservices@jmu.edu.

*Be advised:  Pursuing this option does NOT reduce transcript request processing time.  All transcripts are processed within five business days.

Please contact UPS directly if you have questions about filling out your label or payment options.

Note:  JMU is now a participating member of the eScrip-Safe electronic transcript network.  Students who have attended JMU since fall 1995, may request a transcript be sent electronically via the Transcript Request Form or e-Campus.  If the institution receiving your transcript is an eScrip-Safe member, please indicate the full name of the institution as well as which office will receive the transcript: i.e., undergraduate admissions. See link below.

If the recipient of your transcript is not an eScrip-Safe network member, please provide their exact email address.  Before ordering your transcript, contact the recipient to determine if they will accept an electronic transcript in their email.

Visit http://www.scrip-safe.com/ for more information. (For a list of receiving and sending institutions, click for the eScrip-Safe Network Members.)

If you have any questions, please call the office at (540) 568-6166.