Summer Honors Institute

July 11th - 17th, 2021

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 newly built Grace Street Apartments and explore the JMU campus
• Go hiking in the mountains, 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.

*Application may be submitted prior to submission of transcript. 

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