Add/Drop Deadline- Winter session 1W1. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

First Day of Classes - Winter Session 1W1, 2W1, 3W1

Add/Drop Deadline- Winter session 2W1. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

Last day to add with department permission deadline - Winter session 1W1. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date, they will need to consult with instrutor for WP/WF.

Add/Drop Deadline- Winter session 3W1. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

Classes End - Winter session 1W1

Final exam held on last class meeting.

Classes begin for winter session 1W2

Add with department permission - Winter session 2W1. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Add/Drop Deadline- Winter session 1W2. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

Add with department permission - Winter session 1W2. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will consult wtih instructor for WP/WF.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will must consult with instructor for WP/WF grade.

Add with department permission - Winter session 3W1. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Classes End - Winter session 1W2 and 2W1

Final exam held on last class meeting.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will must consult with instructor for WP/WF grade.

Classes do not meet.

Classes begin for spring 2025 semester and 1st block.

Classes End - Winter session 3W1

Final exam held on last class meeting.

Add/Drop Deadline- Semester and First Block. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

Assessment Day - classes do not meet prior to 3:55pm

Assessment Day is February 10, 2026. Students will receive an instructional email on February 9, 2026, if they have 45-70 credit hours and are required to participate. Classes on February 10, 2026, will be canceled from 8 AM to 3:55 PM to allow students time to test. Assessment Day occurs separately from major-specific assessments. For further questions, individuals can visit our website or email our office (assessment@jmu.edu). 

https://www.jmu.edu/assessment/days/index.shtml

Withdrawal from University Deadline - cancellation of tuition charges and refund.  Student must withdraw from all classes to be eligible.  Must submit a non-returning/LOA notice to be eligible.

Add with department permission deadline - 1st block. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will receive the letter grade earned unless other arrangements made with professor.

Classes End - 1st block. Final Exam held on last class meeting.

Classes begin for spring 2nd block.

Spring break - classes do not meet.

Add with department permission - Semester. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will receive the letter grade earned unless other arrangements made with professor.

First day of registration for Summer 2026.

Add/Drop Deadline- Second block. Withdrawing from a class after the drop deadline results in a W grade and corresponding tuition charges, if applicable.

First day of registration for Fall 2026.

Add with department permission deadline- 2nd block. Student must register for course on MyMadison.

Withdraw with W grade deadline and adjust credit repeat option. After this date they will receive the letter grade earned unless other arrangements made with professor.

Apply December 2026 Graduation
Applications accepted via MyMadison beginning May 1st

Classes End - Semester and 2nd block

Final Exams - Semester and 2nd block

Visit www.jmu.edu/commencement for more information.

First Day of Classes - 1W1, 13W

Add/Drop Deadline - 1W1

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission deadline - Summer - 1W1

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 1W1

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Last Day of Classes- 1W1

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Memorial Day - JMU Closed

First Day of Classes- 12W, 10W, 8W1, 6W1, 4W1, 2W1

Add/Drop Deadline - 13W, 2W1

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add/Drop Deadline - 4W1

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add/Drop Deadline - 6W1

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission - 2W1

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Add/Drop Deadline - 10W, 8W1

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 2W1

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Add/Drop Deadline - 12W

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Last Day of Classes- 2W1

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Add with Permission - 4W1

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 4W1

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

First Day of Classes- 2W2

Add/Drop Deadline - 2W2

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission - 2W2

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Add with Permission - 6W1

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 2W2

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 6W1

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Last Day of Classes- 4W1, 2W2

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Juneteenth Day Observed - JMU Closed June 19th

Add with Permission - 8W1

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

First Day of Classes- 8W2, 4W2

Add/Drop Deadline - 4W2

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 8W1

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Add/Drop Deadline - 8W2

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission - 10W

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 10W

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Add with Permission - 13W, 4W2

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Last Day of Classes- 6W1

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Independence Day Observed - JMU Closed July 3

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 13W, 4W2

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

First Day of Classes- 6W2

Add/Drop Deadline - 6W2

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission - 12W

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 12W

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Last Day of Classes- 8W1, 4W2

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Add with Permission - 8W2

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 8W2

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Add with Permission - 6W2

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - 6W2

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Last Day of Classes- 10W

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

First Day of Classes- CLN

Add/Drop Deadline - CLN

Drop a class with no grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges (“W” grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date)

Add with Permission - CLN

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw and Course Adjustment - CLN

Last day to withdraw with “W” grade/Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option. Cannot withdraw from class after this date, student must consult with instructor for WP/WF after this date.

Last Day of Classes- 13W, 12W, 6W2, 8W2

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

Last Day of Classes- CLN

Final exam held on the last day of the session.

First Day of Classes - Fall Semester and 1st block

Add/Drop Deadline - Semester/1st block

Drop a class with no W grade penalty and removal/refund of tuition charges.
W grade and full tuition charges will apply after this date.

Withdrawal from University Deadline - cancellation of tuition charges and refund.  Student must withdraw from all classes to be eligible.  Must submit a non-returning/LOA notice to be eligible.

Add with Permission deadline - 1st Block

Last day to Add Class w/ Department Permission

Withdraw with “W” grade
Change Course Credit (CR/NC, Audit) and Repeat Option
Cannot withdraw from class or add classes w/permission after this date

Apply for Spring/Summer 2027 Graduation. Applications accepted via MyMadison beginning 10/1.

Family Weekend

Fall Break- No classes - University offices open

Homecoming Weekend