Welcome, First-Gen Duke!
If you’re the first in your family to attend college, or one of the first, you’re not alone. At JMU, 3,000 students share your experience. This site is your starting point for navigating college life as a first-gen Duke.
First-Generation Student Success programs work to advocate for and provide resources to first-generation students attending JMU. We offer networking opportunities, academic workshops, study abroad programs and a space for first-gen students to study, rest, and collaborate.
First-Gen program resources are located on the second floor of the Student Success Center in the Reddix Center. If you are a student looking for resources, support, or have questions about anything JMU-related send the center an email at firstgencenter@jmu.edu.
If you're interested in opportunities to support first-gen students at JMU, click here.
What Does "First-Generation" Mean?
JMU defines “first-generation” as a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not graduate from a four-year institution. However, the Reddix Center welcomes any student with limited prior exposure to or knowledge of the college experience. Currently, about 17% of the JMU undergraduate population is considered first-generation.
James Madison University is proud to be a First Scholars institution in partnership with FirstGen Forward.
To learn more about national efforts to support First-Gen students visit their website and resources.
Reddix Center Hours:
Sun: 12pm-8pm
Mon-Thurs: 8am-9pm
Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat: Closed
Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm
Fri: 8am-12pm
