Welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts!
The College of Visual and Performing Arts will be holding both on-campus and virtual events this year. Below you'll find some of the ways you can interact with members of the JMU arts community.
To sign up for an audition or portfolio review, visit the Arts Undergraduate Admissions page.
Questions? Email us at AdmissionsCVPA@jmu.edu.
JMU Open House
JMU will hold the JMU Explore Open House for prospective students in the fall. To learn more, register through the Office of Admissions registration page.
JMU will hold Admitted Student Open House events in person (dates to be determined). The School of Art, Design and Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre and Dance will be running program-specific information sessions and tours. To learn more, visit the Office of Admissions registration page.
Tours and Information Sessions
Each school in the College of Visual and Performing Arts offers unique opportunities to learn more about what it's like to be a visual or performing arts major. We have in-person tours and sessions where you will have the opportunity to explore our spaces and talk with a student, faculty, and/or staff member.
School of Art, Design and Art History (Architectural Design, Art History, Art Studio, Graphic Design, Industrial Design)
| Sept. 4, 2026 Sept. 18, 2026 Oct. 2, 2026 Oct. 23, 2026 Nov. 6, 2026 Nov. 20, 2026 Dec. 4, 2026 |
2027 registration opens in December: Jan. 29, 2027 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 26, 2027 Mar. 5, 2027 Mar. 12, 2027 Apr. 23, 2027 Apr. 30, 2027 |
School of Music
Music Major Preview Day – Nov. 12, 2026
Other dates to be posted once the fall semester begins.
School of Theatre & Dance (Dance)
Sept. 21, 2026
Oct. 12, 2026
Nov. 16, 2026
February 1, 2027 – registration opens in December
School of Theatre & Dance ( Theatre & Musical Theatre)
| Oct. 9, 2026 Nov. 13, 2026 |
2027 registration opens in December: Feb. 19, 2027 April 9, 2027 |
360° Facility Images
Find a virtual tour of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and links to facility descriptions and stunning 360° images of classroom, performance, workshop, maker, and studio spaces within the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faculty and staff members have put together a list of their most frequently asked questions from prospective students and their families. You can also always send us an email with any questions to admissionscvpa@jmu.edu.
