Frequently Asked Questions
All transcripts are to be submitted through the CSDCAS application system. Please check the CSDCAS FAQ's section for instructions on how to submit transcripts to CSDCAS.
Send official transcripts to JMU’s Graduate School only if you accept JMU’s offer of admission.
No. As of 2022, the JMU M.S. SLP (online) program no longer requires GRE scores.
Yes, we require two letters of recommendation. We are looking for your letter writers to provide evidence of your critical-thinking skills, work ethic (for example, reliability and dependability) and interpersonal skills, such as compassion, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and openness to feedback. It is helpful to identify letter writers who can comment on one or more of these traits with specific examples. Consider asking a faculty member, an employer, or a leader in one of your extracurricular organizations/activities (e.g., athletics, community agency, religious organization, on and off-campus clubs etc.). Letter writers should not be friends or family members. Please note that JMU does not require a letter from a faculty member, but other graduate programs may require that one or more letters are from faculty.
Visit JMU’s Graduate School website to check the status of your application: https://www.jmu.edu/grad/prospective/applicant-status.shtml
If you are having trouble accessing your application information, please contact tgs@jmu.edu
Applicants may edit contact information through both CSDCAS and their JMU MyMadison account.
Yes, all applicants are welcomed and encouraged to attend our information sessions, either on campus or online. For a schedule refer to our website.
You will be notified of the admission committee’s decision in March. If offered admission, you will receive additional information through the mail. If you are offered a place on the waiting list and accept, we will be in contact with you when an opening becomes available.
There are a limited number of students accepted in each cohort. We ask that you confirm your decision to attend JMU or be placed on the waiting list as soon as possible.
Due to the high volume of inquiries and applications, we are unable to offer individual appointments. However, we encourage prospective students to check our website for detailed information on the application process as well as dates for open houses. If after reviewing the website you still have questions, please email slp@jmu.edu for more information.
CSDCAS Contact Information:
- Customer Service Phone: (617) 612-2030 Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST.
- Customer Service E-Mail: csdcasinfo@csdcas.org (Most e-mails are answered within 24-48 hours. During the busiest seasons, responses can be expected within 1-3 business days.)
JMU Graduate School Contact Information:
- JMU Graduate School webpage: https://www.jmu.edu/grad/contact.shtml
- JMU Graduate School E-Mail: grad@jmu.edu
- JMU Graduate School Phone: (540) 568-6131
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