Student Resources for Diversity

LGBT & Ally Education Program
Located in the Student Success Center, 1st floor, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Education Program offers a free and confidential space to check out over 1500 books and movies about LGBT issues. The program supports JMU's commitment to diversity by providing volunteer opportunities for students and educational events about the experience of LGBTQ identified students at JMU. The resource library is open from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Website: https://www.jmu.edu/lgbta/
Madison Equality
Madison Equality is JMU's support community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. The primary mission of the club is the promotion of tolerance and acceptance through education and awareness. The club holds weekly meetings and does periodic educational programming on campus. Website: https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/madisonequality
Black Alumni Chapter
The mission of the JMU BAC is to serve as an instrument to promote positive relationships between the JMU African American student community, JMU African American alumni, and the University; to serve as a network of support to the JMU African American student community. Visit Website
Center for Multicultural Student Services
The Center for Multicultural Student Services celebrates diversity by heightening awareness and educating students regarding ethnic and cultural diversity. There are a number of programs, events and student organizations designed to support you. Visit Website
Multicultural D.E.E.P Impact
The CMSS Multicultural Attachés promote diversity awareness throughout the JMU community by encouraging the transitioning student body to embrace multiculturalism. The program places special emphasis on assisting and supporting first year multicultural students who are adjusting to life at James Madison University. Visit Website
JMU Interfaith Coalition
The vision of the JMU Interfaith Coalition is to facilitate mutual understanding of any and all religions and world views, and to promote positive civic engagement in the JMU and local communities. Visit Website
Office of Admissions
The Office of Admission offers opportunities to join Students for Minority Outreach or Student Ambassadors to recruit future students to JMU. Student Ambassadors offers various recruitment weekends to visit the campus in the fall and spring semesters. Visit Website
Center for Global Engagement
The Center for Global Engagement offers opportunities to study abroad and participate in programs at JMU designed to promote and support international life and culture. Visit Website
Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services assists the University in creating an accessible community where everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in their educational experience. Visit Website
Furious Flower Poetry Center
The Furious Flower Poetry Center aims to advance the genre of African American Poetry by providing opportunities for education, research, and publication. Visit Website