Spring 2026 introduction from Title IX and OEO
Notices
Welcome back to campus for the 2026 Spring semester. As the year begins, the office of Access, Compliance and Engagement would like to introduce you to our offices and the resources that are available to members of the JMU community.
Title IX
The Title IX Office provides support and resources for anyone in the JMU community who has experienced dating or domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, non-consensual relationships, or other forms of discrimination on . The Title IX Office also offers support for students experiencing pregnancy or related conditions.
All JMU employees are required to notify the Title IX Office of any incidents of sexual misconduct that they learn about in the course of their paid duties, unless the employee has been designated as a confidential resource.
Guidance on reporting an incident or filing a formal complaint can be found on the Title IX Office website. For questions or to request a consultation, please reach out to the Title IX Office by email at titleix@jmu.edu or call (540) 568-5219.
Office of Equal Opportunity
The OEO is responsible for furthering the university's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for the JMU community, as well as investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. JMU adheres to a strict policy that prohibits discrimination of any form in JMU's hiring practices, admissions, academics, or programs involving JMU employees or students. Any university community member who believes they have been subjected to discrimination due to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status is encouraged to file a complaint with the OEO.
Instructions and information on what should be included in a complaint, as well as what to expect afterwards, can be found on the OEO website. For questions or to request a consultation, please reach out to the OEO by email—oeo@jmu.edu or call (540) 568-6991.
Visit the Title IX and OEO websites to learn more about the resources and supportive measures they offer.
Title IX
- Office: (540) 568-5219
- Email: titleix@jmu.edu
OEO
- Office: (540) 568-6991
- Email: oeo@jmu.edu
