2026 Orientation - Registration Opening Soon
2026 Online Orientation Sessions
Must Attend One
May 18 - 12:00 - 1:00pm
June 17 - 5:30 - 6:30pm
July 14 - 12:00 - 1:00pm
August 6 - 5:30 - 6:30pm
August 13 - 12:00 - 1:00pm
A Graduate Student's Guide to JMU
Optional
Holland Yates Hall Room 4000
August 21, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For more details regarding the Orientation events visit Orientation Details.
Welcome to Graduate Studies at JMU!
Explore our orientation site for all the info you need to have a great experience as a Graduate Student at JMU!
On behalf of the graduate faculty and administration at James Madison University, we welcome you to The Graduate School at JMU! Graduate studies have become increasingly more important to professional development and career advancement. You will find that JMU’s Graduate School is invested in your success. Our outstanding faculty are excited about mentoring your graduate study, learning experiences, internships, research and other scholarly or creative endeavors.
Orientation Topics:
Helpful Links
International Student Orientation
International students have additional steps to take when orienting to JMU and graduate school. Please see the New International Student Information.
Program Orientations
Please note that your program may have an orientation specific to the program, and that you are expected to attend. Check with your program to ensure that you know the date, time, and location for this orientation.
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
