General Education is JMU's core academic program. It is the university's essential liberal arts education, and is required of all students, regardless of their major or professional program.
"A JMU education is marked by the distinctive set of skills and knowledge that all graduates develop during their undergraduate career. Our students acquire the balance of a liberal arts education, and the experience of undergraduate research and power skill development..."
President Jim Schmidt
JMU Strategic Plan, Pillar 1
Enhance Purpose, Value, and Impact of a JMU Education
New GenEd Program Fall 2028
Current Requirements through Spring 2028
General Education consists of 14 requirements, about 41 credit hours. To graduate, a student must satisfy each requirement.
General Education
