We're excited to introduce the updated Counselor Education Program (CEP), your go-to resource for guidance, tools and the latest updates from JMU.
Things To Look Forward To This Year
Monthly CEP Newsletter
Our new monthly newsletter will give you an inside look at all things JMU. Each edition will feature insights from our team, student stories, admissions updates and helpful resources to support your work with students.
Monthly Webinars
Join us each month for engaging information sessions on admissions topics, campus updates and the JMU student experience. These webinars are designed to keep you informed and connected throughout the year.
Email Deliverability and Sign-Up
We encourage you to subscribe to the CEP Newsletter. We're using a new marketing platform to manage CEP communications and webinar registration. Because some school districts email filters may block messages from external platforms, we recommend adjusting your email settings to allow outside communications or using a personal email address when signing up. This will help ensure you receive all CEP updates and event invitations.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the incredible work you do to support students throughout their college search journey. We look forward to connecting with you through CEP this year!
Got Questions?
Please email us at counselored@jmu.edu or call us at 540-568-5681 with any questions you may have.
Additional Info and Resources
Upcoming Webinar
We are currently setting up our first webinar for the 2026-27 school year. In the meantime, join our mailing list to stay updated on event opportunities and important information from CEP.
Visit JMU’s Campus
We would love to have you come and visit us to see all of the exciting growth on campus!
To join us for an information session and campus tour, don’t register, but view our schedule. Email us at counselored@jmu.edu that you are coming with the date and time. We’d love to say hello and provide lunch for you on campus while you are here, but please let us know in advance!
Planning a school or group visit? Please contact us at visit-jmu@jmu.edu to schedule.
Request a Visit from JMU
Please email your regional admissions counselor or admissionstravel@jmu.edu to request JMU’s participation in a school visit, panel, or college fair. We hope to see you this year and can travel in person and virtually!
Admissions Information
Most answers regarding our admissions process can be found on this site. If you or your students have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sending Official High School Transcripts:
For transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent through a secure provider such as Naviance/Parchment, e-Scrip Safe, etc. or be sent through US Postal mail. If sending by mail, please use the following address:
James Madison University
Office of Admissions – MSC 0101
100 E Grace Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Any transcripts sent as an email attachment or fax are considered unofficial and will not be reviewed.
Letter of Recommendation Submission Process:
We have retained the same submission process for letters of recommendation as we have used in the last few years.
Our process requires the student to submit the reference's email address. Our office will then send directions to the recommender on how to complete the submission process. Please do not send the regional counselor or the application processing team letters of recommendation directly without consulting your school’s regional counselor first.
Mid-Year Grades:
Mid-year grades may be requested to be reviewed with a student's application. While mid-year grades are not required, studies have shown that students who experience a drop in their senior year grades will often follow with poor grades in their first year of college, so it is always in the student's best interest to continue to do well through senior year.
JMU requires a final official transcript for all admitted students after graduation, and we reserve the right to rescind an offer of admission due to poor academic performance in the senior year.
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