Welcome!
Orientation is crucial for you to be informed and confident as you navigate a new academic system, cultural environment, and daily life at JMU. During orientation, you will be introduced to important information and resources, as well as begin to build your network that will support you through your time at JMU.
International student orientation sessions will be held in the Center for Global Engagement in Holland Yates Hall on the second floor.
Required Registration Session - MyMadison, SEVIS, SSN, etc.
Once you have secured housing and activated your U.S. phone number, schedule your appointment to complete:
- JMU registration requirements in MyMadison
- Immigration registration requirements in SEVIS
- Preliminary Social Security Number (SSN) application steps, if you have a GA
- Employment and payroll-related onboarding processes, if you have a GA
Required Orientation Sessions (TBA)
We will announce the orientation schedule closer to the start of the semester! We look forward to meeting you in January.
Spring 2027 Orientation Sessions
We will announce the orientation schedule closer to the start of the semester! We look forward to meeting you in January.
