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PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISER AND/OR COLLEGE CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

SUBJECT:  Important Information Regarding Your Current Academic Standing and Fall 2025 Enrollment

NOTE:  If you have been allowed to return to JMU through continued enrollment appeal/the re-entry process, you are subject to the terms in your contract letter

We are writing to share important information regarding your academic standing following the conclusion of the 2025 spring semester. At the end of the spring 2025 semester, you are on academic probation, and because your cumulative GPA is below the academic suspension threshold, you are receiving this academic suspension alert.

This alert is intended to emphasize the seriousness of your academic situation. To avoid academic suspension at the end of the spring 2026 semester, your academic performance during the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters must show significant improvement.  We strongly encourage you to take full advantage of the academic and support resources available at JMU to help you stay on track.

For more information about JMU’s academic standing policies, including probation and suspension thresholds, please visit:
https://www.jmu.edu/acstudserv/standing.shtml.

Fall 2025 Enrollment Eligibility and Credit Hour Limit
While you remain eligible to enroll at James Madison University for the 2025 fall semester, students on academic probation are limited to a maximum of 13 credit hours. This policy is designed to help you focus on improving your academic performance.
Please note:

  • As you accumulate more credit hours, each grade has a smaller impact on your cumulative GPA.
  • A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation from JMU.

If you are currently registered for more than 13 credit hours, we strongly recommend meeting with your academic adviser to discuss adjustments to your schedule. The deadline to make changes is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025. Schedule changes can be made through MyMadison, and system availability details are posted there.

If you do not reduce your credit hours to 13 or fewer by the deadline, the Office of the Registrar will adjust your schedule and notify you of the changes.

Credit Hour Limit Appeal Process
If you believe you have extenuating circumstances that justify exceeding the 13-credit limit, you may request an exception. This process requires:

  • A discussion/consultation with your academic advisor.
  • Emailing the college contact person of your major college to request an exception to the credit hour limit.

Please be aware that approval is not guaranteed and will depend on a formal review.

Financial Aid Considerations
Changes in your academic standing or enrollment (such as dropping below 12 credit hours) may affect your financial aid eligibility. We encourage you to:

Academic and Wellness Resources
We want to support your success and help you avoid further consequences, such as academic suspension. Please consider using the following resources:

We understand that this may be a challenging time for you, and we are here to assist you on your academic journey. Your academic advisor and college contact are available to help guide you through your options and support your success.

Wishing you a successful and productive fall semester.


College Contacts:

College of Arts & Letters, Dr. Siân White at white2se@jmu.edu
College of Business, Ms. Molly Brown at brownmg@jmu.edu
College of Education, Dr. Dara Hall at halldm@jmu.edu
College of Health and Behavioral Studies, Dr. Kevin Apple at applekj@jmu.edu
College of Integrated Science and Engineering, Dr. M. Afzal Upal at upalma@jmu.edu
College of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Brycelyn Boardman at boardmbm@jmu.edu
College of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Karin Tollefson-Hall at tollefkl@jmu.edu
Professional & Continuing Education (Adult Degree/BIS), Ms. Virginia Trovato at trovatvp@jmu.edu, and Mr. Daniel Robinson at robinsdl@jmu.edu
University Studies (IDLS, Independent Scholars, and Exploratory Studies/Undeclared majors), Dr. Audrey Burnett at burnetaj@jmu.edu


REGISTRATION
(A notice will be posted on MyMadison several days in advance
if the system needs to be taken down for maintenance)
Fall 2025 Course Adjustment Deadlines:
Semester – October 21, 2025
First Block – September 18, 2025
Second Block – November 11, 2025
 
Directions for using the Web registration system:
You can enroll from any computer that has access to the Internet by visiting https://www.jmu.edu/registrar/students/enrollment.shtml, and clicking the MyMadison link.  From the MyMadison login page, you can test the compatibility of your browser with MyMadison, view tutorials, read alerts or special instructions that have been posted, and link to the Office of the Registrar.  If you need assistance with MyMadison at any time, please use the on-line help, tutorials, or contact the Office of the Registrar at 568-6281.  You may also seek assistance at our office, Student Success Center, Suite 5300.
 

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