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 6

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 Webinars
TBD
More information to come later this summer