Special Event
Visiting Counselor Day
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Please join us for Visiting Counselor Day! Connect with our admissions team, discover the latest updates from JMU and step into the decision-making process through a mock admissions committee experience.
You’ll also enjoy lunch in one of our top-rated dining halls, have plenty of time to get your questions answered and even take a tour of the University Recreation Center (UREC).
This is an on-campus event, so registration is required.
JMU receives $2.72 million nationwide civic discourse grant
James Madison University has received a $2.72 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support civic discourse and dialogue across institutions of higher education nationwide.
The grant enables other colleges and universities to learn from JMU's best practices in civic discourse from the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement’s Better Conversations Together program.
JMU is one of only 16 universities and colleges selected – and the only institution from Virginia – for the civil discourse funding from a highly competitive and deep pool of applicants.
Goddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. remembers his life and message
On Jan. 21, civil rights activist, actress and author Donzaleigh Abernathy delivered the keynote address during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week, hosted by the Center for Multicultural Student Services.
Abernathy, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, co-founder of the Civil Rights Movement, described growing up during the turbulent era.
Important FAFSA dates you should know
The 2026–2027 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is open and can be completed at www.studentaid.gov. Visit our FAFSA page for more information.
Students applying to James Madison University and seeking scholarship consideration should file the FAFSA by January 1, 2026 to maximize their eligibility.
To meet JMU’s priority filing deadline, be sure to submit your FAFSA by March 1, 2026.
Other Resources
Recorded Webinars
Dive into a collection of insightful webinars, hosted by JMU Admissions Counselors, designed to equip you with valuable information and resources, ensuring you can guide your students towards a bright future at JMU. Learn more
Campus Visits
Want to experience our beautiful campus for yourself? We would love to have you come and see all of the exciting growth at JMU. Find out how you can schedule a campus visit for yourself or your students. Learn more
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