Upcoming Events
Early Action Report & Understanding Our Decisions
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Kelly Ball, JMU's AVP for Access and Enrollment and the Director of Admissions and Roger Burke, Deputy Director of Admissions, as they share insights into our Early Action applicant pool. We will also have Victoria Alicandro, Admissions Counselor, explain the different decision options that we use at JMU and what they mean for your students.
Please note: This event is intended for secondary school counselors and IEC's.
New Year, New Webinars
Happy New Year from JMU Office of Admissions!
We're thrilled to start 2026 with new opportunities for you to connect and learn more about JMU. This spring, the Counselor Education Program will offer a variety of webinars packed with insights and resources to help you support your students.
Kick things off by joining our first webinar of the new year: Early Action Report and Understanding Our Decisions on Tuesday, January 20th at 11:30 a.m.
JMU students applying classroom learning to real world situations
JMU’s Diplomacy & Defense Lab allows students and faculty to tackle national security, defense and foreign policy challenges by partnering with the government, military and mission-driven organizations.
Students in the Madison Defense Colloquium concluded the semester with "Baltic Line: Germany’s Test of Resolve" on November 10, an immersive simulation exploring European security, NATO decision-making and Germany’s leadership role in Baltic defense.
The simulation was facilitated by Bernd Velling and political science professor Bernie Kaussler and supported by the German Embassy’s Germany on Campus Initiative. Defense attachés, JMU faculty and a NATO volunteer served as advisers, giving students real-world insight into strategic and diplomatic decision-making.
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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