James Madison University

Explore our majors to find your passion.

We have 70+ majors and 130+ programs for you. The options give you room to grow, achieve and succeed. We can’t wait to see where you land.

Dec 1 JMU recognized for substance use prevention efforts
The Virginia Higher Education Substance Use Advisory Committee has recognized five Virginia campuses for their commitment to furthering student substance use education, prevention, recovery and intervention efforts.
Dec 1 JMU among nation’s best for producing leaders
Madison makes TIME magazine's exclusive new list.
Dec 1 JMU vice provost joins CCI Technical Advisory Board
Anthony Tongen, chief research officer and vice provost of JMU, has joined the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s Technical Advisory Board.
Nov 30 Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football
Curt Cignetti resigns as head coach of JMU Football.
Nov 29 “Engineering a Better World” sees another successful year
Programs like “Engineering a Better World” help to promote collaborative, hands-on exploration that inspires students to pursue engineering.

Oct 30 The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts to Host Holiday Food Drive Benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Join us in the fight against hunger by dropping off non-perishable food and other items needed Nov. 6 - Dec. 15 More Articles >
Oct 17 STAD welcomes Ruben Carrazana as guest director of "Anon(ymous)"
A look into what it's like directing the upcoming show "Anon(ymous)" beginning Nov. 7 More Articles >
Oct 10 Madison Art Collection unveils exclusive works of art
The Madison Art Collection showcases recent researched works of art for the very first time More Articles >
Aug 21 CVPA welcomes 10-person, cohort hire
Dean Graciani’s vision was to strategically connect vacant faculty lines in all three schools across a common theme of integrative arts More Articles >
Jun 27 2023 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner
The Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, is the recipient of the 2023 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. More Articles >