Each summer, JMU Parents Council and the Office of Family Engagement team up to host First-Year Send Offs. These events provide a great opportunity for new students and their parents/guardians to meet fellow Duke Families in their geographic area and ask any last-minute questions prior to move-in. Each event is approximately two hours consisting of a meal, a program, Q&A opportunities and a bag full of JMU goodies. 

The JMU student may attend at no charge. Guests are $15/person regardless of age.

Virtual First-Year Send Off
For all areas via Zoom
Thurs., June 25 • 6:30 PM
Link will be sent to registrants.
Limited to 300 guests

Fairfax County, VA
Wed., July 29 • 7:00 PM
Stacy Sherwood Community Center
Fairfax, VA
Registration Deadline: July 20

Hampton Roads, VA
Sat., July 25 • 4:00 PM
Norfolk Academy
Norfolk, VA
Registration Deadline: July 15

Loudoun County, VA
Sun., July 19 • 4:00 PM
The Lodge at Hanson Park
Aldie, VA
Registration Deadline: July 9

New England
Sun., July 19 • 11:30 AM
AC Hotels Marriott
Worcester, MA
Registration Deadline: July 9

New Jersey
Sun., July 19 • 1:00 PM
Delta Hotels by Marriott
Somerset, NJ
Registration Deadline: July 9 

New York
Sat., July 18 • 2:00 PM
Saw Mill Tavern
Ardsley, NY
Registration Deadline: July 8 

Richmond, VA North
Thu., Aug. 6 • 6:30 PM
Dominion Club
Glen Allen, VA
Registration Deadline: July 27

Richmond, VA South
Wed., July 15 • 6:30 PM
Independence Golf Club
Midlothian, VA
Registration Deadline: July 8

Roanoke, VA
Tues., Aug. 4 • 6:00 PM 
Roanoke Higher Education Center
Roanoke, VA
Registration Deadline: July 26

Winchester, VA
Sat., Aug. 8 • 11:30 AM
Hilton Garden Inn
Winchester, VA
Registration Deadline: July 30

Q&A Family Panel
This webinar connects you with current members of the JMU community to prepare for the transition to campus! We are excited to provide you with updates, resources, and tips as you plan for move-in and arrival. Registration is required. Please click on the date to register for the date that suits your schedule.
Monday, July 27, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m.