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Incoming Freshman Checklist:

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Get in
You did it! Welcome to JMU's Class of 2027!

Tell everyone
Share your excitement with #JMU27. Check out our downloads.

Meet your classmates on JMYou
Log in at jmyou.jmu.edu.

Attend the CHOICES Admitted Student Open House
Join us on campus for CHOICES, an exclusive admitted student open house where the day is yours to explore all JMU has to offer. Choose from Saturday, Feb. 18, Friday, March 31, or Friday, April 14. Learn more and register here.

Can't attend CHOICES? We have several other events planned for admitted students. Learn more here.

Stock up on purple
Stop by the bookstore on campus or shop online.

Pay your enrollment deposit by May 1
Reserve your spot by the May 1 deadline. Remember: the sooner you submit your deposit, the higher priority you have to pick your room on campus. Pay your deposit here.

Start your One Book
Your Orientation handbook - AKA the One Book - will be viewable online starting March 15. Follow the steps in sequence to prepare for everything leading up to your first day on campus. We created this guide to help make your transition to JMU seamless! The One Book includes all of the steps to help you:

Set up your JMU email account
Reserve an orientation date and declare your major
Prepare for class enrollment
Fill out your housing contract
and so much more!

You'll be able to do these next steps by following your One Book:

Enroll in Classes
It's getting real now.

Attend Summer Orientation
Choose the orientation date that works for you for this one-day event in June or July. Your Orientation Peer Adviser will be one of your main guides on the way to becoming a JMU Duke.

Choose your Residence Hall and Room
Connect with your roommate and get to know one another!

Move in
Time to start making memories!

Attend Weeks of Welcome
For several weeks starting in late August, the JMU campus community rolls out the purple carpet with a collection of programs aimed at engaging new students like you with campus life.

Incoming Transfer Student Checklist:

Apply

Get in
You did it! Welcome to JMU!

Tell everyone
Share your excitement on social media with #JMUBound. Check out our downloads.

Meet other new Dukes on JMYou
Check out our social media platform and stay connected. Log in at jmyou.jmu.edu.

Attend the CHOICES Admitted Student Open House
Join us on campus for CHOICES, an exclusive admitted student open house where the day is yours to explore all JMU has to offer. Choose from Saturday, Feb. 18, Friday, March 31, or Friday, April 14. Learn more and register here.

Can't attend CHOICES? We have several other events planned for admitted students. Learn more here.

Stock up on purple
Stop by the bookstore on campus or shop online.

Pay your enrollment deposit before May 5
Reserve your spot by the May 5 deadline. Pay your deposit here.

Start your Transfer One Book
Your Orientation handbook - AKA the Transfer One Book - will be viewable online starting March 15. Follow the steps in sequence to prepare for everything leading up to your first day on campus. We created this guide to help make your transition to JMU seamless! The Transfer One Book includes all of the steps to help you:

Set up your JMU email account
Reserve an orientation date and declare your major
Prepare for class enrollment
and so much more!

You'll be able to do these next steps by following your Transfer One Book:

Enroll in Classes
It's getting real now.

Attend Transfer Summer Orientation
Choose the orientation date that works for you for this one-day event in June. Your Transfer Orientation Peer Adviser (TOPA) will be one of your main guides on the way to becoming a JMU Duke.

Explore your housing options
Time to start making memories!

Move in
Off-Campus Life and Office of Residence Life are two great resources for you.

Attend Weeks of Welcome
For several weeks starting in late August, the JMU campus community rolls out the purple carpet with a collection of programs aimed at engaging new students like you with campus life.

JMU Office of Admissions

Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall)
MSC 0101
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

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(540) 568-5681
Fax: (540) 568-3332