The application will open October 1 and the deadline is January 15. The CSD program at JMU participates in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Central Application Service known as CSDCAS.  In order to be considered for admission, you must also complete an application through CSDCAS at  https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login.

All applicants are encouraged to visit our website for complete instructions. Follow all instructions carefully.

 Fall

Send official transcripts to JMU only if offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

Applicants are required to complete an application through both JMU and CSDCAS by January 15. 

Two-Part Application Process:

1. Complete an Application through JMU Graduate School.  

2. Complete an Application through CSDCAS, with the following: 

• Current resume
• Statement of intent (Personal essay regarding career goals, reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree, and areas of clinical and/or research interest)
• Names and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to serve as references
• Official transcripts 

Please note: 

• Prerequisites
• The JMU AuD program no longer requires GRE scores for admissions. Applications will be reviewed in accordance with the department’s holistic admission philosophy. We commit to the mission and vision of JMU’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, by adopting a holistic review process that fosters inclusive excellence and values the experiences and attributes that students from diverse backgrounds bring to our university. We welcome students who can think critically and who embody compassion, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and openness to feedback. 
• A virtual interview is required for all finalists and is initiated by invitation from the program not the applicant.
• Upon admission to the program, applicants will be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School. The preferred method is an electronic copy sent via e-Scrip or National Student Clearing House.

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. 

This program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please refer to the JMU Professional Licensure Program Status by Jurisdiction Index to determine if this JMU program meets the educational requirements specified by the associated licensing or certification agency in the state or territory in which you are located and other states and territories. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table.