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:  http://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

Multilingual Writers' Community Blog

The James Madison University English Language Learner Services department has recently launched the Multilingual Writers' Community Blog where students are able to submit personal pieces of writing. The site allows for students to connect with each other and at the same time exercise their writing skills in a non-evaluative setting, which as we all know, is a highly important skill in all professional fields. To join this blog go to  http://www.jmumwc.com

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