First-Year and Transfer Students: Shenandoah Valley and Central VA
dameroag@jmu.edu
Contact Info

My Region:

• For First-Year and Transfer Students:
  • The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (select cities/counties):
    • Cities: Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Winchester
    • Counties: Augusta, Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren
  • Central Virginia (select cities/counties)
    • Cities: Charlottesville, Danville, Lynchburg, Martinsville
    • Counties: Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Franklin, Greene, Halifax, Henry, Louisa, Madison, Mecklenburg, Nelson, Orange, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward

Education: B.S.W. from James Madison University; M.S.W. from Boston University

Hometown: Franklin County, VA

Advice for Students: Choosing a college can feel overwhelming but take a deep breath - you don’t need to have it all figured out right away. Trust yourself and the support system around you. You’re not alone in this process.

Lean on your admissions counselors, teachers, mentors, friends, and family. They’re here to help you navigate this exciting transition. Take your time, think about the kind of community you want to be part of, and know that the right path will become clear.