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Graduation Dates and Deadlines
May 2023 Graduation
- Graduation Applications Open: Sep. 15, 2022
- Deadline to Submit Graduation Applications: Oct. 13, 2022
- Scholarly Documents and Comprehensive Assessments due: April 12, 2023
- Coursework must be completed by: May 11, 2023
- The May 2023 Graduate School Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Atlantic Union Bank Center. For more details, visit the JMU Commencement website.
August 2023 Graduation
- Graduation Applications Open: Sep. 15, 2022
- Deadline to Submit Graduation Applications: Oct. 13, 2022
- Scholarly Documents and Comprehensive Assessments due: July 12, 2023
- Coursework must be completed by: August 11, 2023
- August graduates may participate in May 2023 or December 2023 commencement. Check with your graduate program to see if they have a preference as to which ceremony you participate in.
December 2023 Graduation
- Graduation Applications Open: April 1st, 2023
- Deadline to Submit Graduation Applications: April 12, 2023
- Scholarly Documents and Comprehensive Assessments due: November 17th, 2023
- Coursework must be completed by: December 15th, 2023
- The December 2023 Graduate School Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for December 16th, 2023, at TBD p.m. at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. For more details, visit the JMU Commencement website.
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The Graduate School
Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall)
MSC 6702
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
MSC 6702
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Hours:
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch



