The JMU Summer Honors Institute is a unique week-long program where talented rising high school juniors and seniors get a first-hand look at life in a dynamic university and its Honors College.

As a JMU Summer Honors student you can:

• Experience the excitement of life at a great university
• Take hands-on courses with outstanding faculty
• Explore careers and academic majors from the sciences, humanities, arts, business, and social sciences
• Learn about how college Honors programs can help you make the most of your college experience
• Attend admissions workshops and enhance your college applications
• Live in dorms and explore the JMU campus
• Go on field trips, explore downtown, and do other fun activities in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Who can attend:
Up to 30 talented high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year will be accepted to attend following a competitive application process.

Cost to attend: 

The cost is a $1,100 residential fee to participating students, which covers instructions, class materials, housing, meals, and social activities. Consider bringing money for snacks, the bookstore, and personal items.

Upon acceptance, there is a non-refundable $100.00 deposit to secure your spot in the program. If you decline your spot after making the deposit, you will not receive a refund for the deposit. There are a limited number of seats and a large number of applicants each year, therefore a deposit guarantees your admission.

As for the rest of the cost ($1,000), if you cancel your registration, you will receive:

1. A full refund if the cancellation request is received no later than 3 weeks prior to the start date of the program; after 3 weeks, a 75% refund will be given.
2. No refund for a “No Show” or for a cancellation request received the day before of after the start date of the program

For more information on scholarships or additional questions, contact Melissa Heatwole at heatwoml@jmu.edu or call (540) 568-4226.