Mosaic Connections
Mosaic Connections is a student success program that helps new JMU students foster a sense of belonging before Weeks of Welcome and provides resources for success. It includes a three-day Pre-Weeks of Welcome experience and a year-long focus on peer mentoring, holistic student development, and community-building. Participants will:- Move in early
- Build lasting bonds with peers, mentors and campus leaders.
- Explore campus resources to support your whole self from the classroom to your well-being.
- Learn how to navigate JMU with confidence academically, socially and personally.
- Leave the program with new friends, real support and a real sense of belonging.
Program Mission:
Mosaic Connections empowers first-year and transfer students as they transition to college by providing resources, community building opportunities, and cultivating opportunities for intercultural engagement to establish a true sense of belonging at JMU.
Program Goal:
Mosaic Connections supports students to foster a strong sense of belonging within JMU and the Harrisonburg community and develop holistically, with the goal of enhancing retention rates.
If you would like more information or have further questions please check the FAQ's below and/or please email multicultural@jmu.edu.
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Mosaic Connections FAQs
Becoming an MC (Mosaic Connector) gives you an opportunity to connect with new peers, get early access to campus resources, and gain tools needed to navigate the collegiate experience.
The Mosaic Connections program will begin on Wednesday August 13, 2025, and end on August 15, 2025. New Dukes (Mosaic Connectors) will get the opportunity to move into their residence hall early. The Mosaic Connections program will end in time for you to participate in all the Weeks of Welcome events. Participating in Mosaic Connections gives you a head start on learning the campus, making friends, and making JMU/Harrisonburg your home.
New Dukes (Mosaic Connectors) will move into the residence halls from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Wednesday August 13, 2025.
The the program is free!
All activities for the Mosaic Connections program will take place throughout the day and within the JMU/Harrisonburg community, which means you will be able to live in the residence hall assigned to you this academic year.
All New Dukes (incoming first-year and transfer students) are welcome to join us!
Mosaic Connections will have up to 100 New Dukes participating. During this experience, we will spend a lot of time connecting as a large group and within small groups facilitated by our Mosaic Ambassadors. Connections will be formed through participating in program activities, breakout discussions, engaging with peers, and our social gatherings. You will also have a chance to connect with a variety of Faculty and Staff members on campus.
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