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.

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Registration Sessions (Required)

Complete your required registration with the university and the U.S. government by attending one of the following open sessions in CGE to complete your registration requirements:

Monday, August 17 at 3:30pm
Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00am and 3:30pm
Wednesday, August 19 at 11:00am and 3:30pm
Thursday, August 20 at 11:00am and 3:30pm
Friday, August 21 at 3:30pm
Orientation Sessions (Required)

Saturday, August 22

11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - Immigration Session
Bring your passport and laptop to this session
2:00pm - Student Panel
Graduate Student Success 
3:00pm - Health and Health Insurance Session
Fall 2026 Orientation Sessions (Optional)

Wednesday, August 19 at 12:15pm - Lunch for New International Graduate Students

Thursday, August 20 at 5:00pm - Dinner with GSA

Friday, August 21 at 10:00am - Graduate School Orientation

Friday, August 21 at 5:00pm - Welcome Picnic at UREC

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