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U N D E R G R A D UAT E A D M I S S I O N S 2020–21
BEING THE CHANGE ®
Walking the walk.
Our students embrace JMU because of its uncommon vibe that allows Guiding the debate.
them to weave their individuality into the fabric of a caring, thriving
Crafting the knowledge.
community of learners.
Helping the cause.
A true fellowship of doers makes this place home. We celebrate hard
work. We find the right answers. We teach each other how to think. Saving the day.
We are family. Fueling the dream.
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Enrollment Academics
91% undergraduate student
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student body 16:1 faculty
# # # 19,943 undergraduate
students
1,925 graduate students
ratio
graduation rate in the U.S. most recommended best college in Virginia
76 undergraduate degree programs
for large, master’s-level public school in the U.S. for getting a job Average class size = 25
76% 24%
public universities Wall Street Journal and U.S. Department 89% of classes have fewer than 50 students
In-State Out-of-State
Times Higher Ed of Education statistics
National Center for
compiled by Zippia
Educational Statistics Students from 48 states and 66 countries
4 Libraries
58/42 female/male undergrad student body 1.5 million library
22% minorities within student body visits a year
2% international
90% Freshman 28% of students
retention rate study abroad
Location About Us
Harrisonburg, VA Founded in 1908
Public university
#1 most Instagrammed
Mascot: Duke Dog
location in Virginia
Colors: purple and gold
NCAA Division 1
1 national park and
1 national forest
near campus
66 Washington
D.C.
HARRISONBURG
95
Charlottesville
FAST FACTS
81
Richmond 64
Roanoke
Bristol Norfolk
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80 % JMU graduates succeed
because they have a
remarkable combination
of being able to work in teams and
of our undergraduates independently. This is the founda-
tion of a JMU education.
do research, a practicum,
an internship or student You will learn new, fun ways of
teach by the time thinking. Your journey will be filled
they graduate. with intellectual challenges that will
build your confidence and fill you
with more than just knowledge.
Some examples…
With an average class size of 25
and an emphasis on oral and written
communication, problem-solving,
research, and creative thinking,
College of Arts and Letters students
receive personal attention and gain
skills relevant to any career.
Thanks to more than 250 student
performances and art exhibitions
each year, every College of Visual
and Performing Arts student is
given chances to grow, create,
perform and connect with faculty
starting their freshman year.
At JMU, we do learning—and have
been since we opened our doors
in 1908.
You will be expected to embrace
the constant pursuit of ideas.
CRAFTING THE KNOWLEDGE
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Professors
at JMU make students their top priority.
JMU professors invest themselves fully in the teaching process. This
means the kind of heart-and-soul effort that drives learning.
Welcoming undergraduates in real-world research. Holding office hours
for you to come see them whenever you need them.
Mentors await you. You will receive guidance from top professors in
their respective fields. You will be challenged. And supported.
75% of recent College of Science and Mathematics students were
involved in faculty-mentored research.
80% of College of Integrated Science and Engineering students have
conducted a research or real-world application project by graduation.
What do professors offer JMU undergraduate students? Real attention,
partnerships and lessons to take with you for the rest of your life.
Our graduates say the relationships they forged with JMU
professors made a significant difference that continues to last long
past graduation.
Engineering major and All-American
safety Adam Smith says that Dr. Kyle
Gipson challenged him in ways that
Smith knows will stay with him forever.
98
%
Read their story at j.mu/profs of JMU classes are taught by
professors, a rarity for schools
our size.
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Innovation
is one of JMU’s signatures
because we know you need it
to succeed in work and life.
Our culture allows unique combinations of academic
programs that foster collaboration and results. We have new-
age classrooms that help learning come alive. Innovation at
JMU is more than just a buzz word.
One of the winning teams in a JMU 24-hour hackathon
event created a virtual reality program that simulated claus-
trophobia in hopes of helping sufferers learn to deal with it.
The hackathon brings together students from all over the
university in three- to five-person teams to attack real-world
problems and compete for cash prizes.
An autonomous vehicle course offers undergraduate
students the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams
to build a self-driving vehicle.
Collaboration among students and professors from major
fields of study across the university changes everyone
involved. These gatherings of minds produce answers to
complex problems.
Innovation—what you learn, where you learn, how you
learn and from who you learn—changes you for the better.
Kristen Connors (’20)
has focused her myriad
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interests into a career
path in biomedical
illustration. # JMU is the most innovative
university in the South,
Read her story according to U.S. News &
at j.mu/innovate World Report
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Hands-on learning
at JMU is real-life problem-solving.
Reading and lectures are important facets of the learning equation.
At JMU, your focus will also be on learning by experience.
86% of College of Business students complete one or more intern-
ships or other practical experiences relevant to their program of study.
From freshman year to graduation, the average College of Education
student logs over 500 hours of real experience in school classrooms and
related settings.
100% of Honors College graduates complete an undergraduate
research or scholarly project with thesis.
You will have access to your professors and great academic
programs that have an eye on the future. You will share classes with
undergrads who are just as hungry to learn and grow as you are. You will
have opportunities that most schools never provide their undergrads.
Get ready to take part in the kinds of real-life problem-solving that will
change so much of how you see the world.
Learning happens everywhere at JMU. The satisfaction
of understanding is beautiful, and you get to ex-
200,000+
perience that time and time again.
During her junior year,
internships are available annually
Jenna Harvey (’21) played a through Handshake, JMU’s online
huge role in discovering a career services management system.
black hole. (Yes. You read that
right!) Read her story at
j.mu/hands-on
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14,000+ Community
hours of community service
is unique here, and that’s a great
by JMU students each year
thing for you.
You have unlimited opportunities to make a difference in
the world. Internships. Community service. Endless choices to
promote the greater good.
Serving the community is a significant passion for so many
JMU students and faculty.
There is an unparalleled sense of community at JMU, one
that spills over to Harrisonburg, the Rockingham County area
and beyond. Examples are everywhere.
Alternative Break Program offerings include about 60 differ-
ent service trips a year, featuring wonderful opportunities for
groups of 10-12 students.
From Big Brothers/Big Sisters to volunteering with the Harri-
sonburg Rescue Squad and everything in between, 66% of JMU
students report participating in volunteer efforts during their
time here.
What’s in it for you? You will find your place. You will stretch
yourself in unexpected ways. You will grow.
The result? A better you.
Whether it’s dancing with Parkinson’s
patients or founding and teaching dance
classes for sexual abuse victims, Abby
Wiegand is using her gifts to help people
help themselves. For more on Abby’s
JMU journey, visit j.mu/abby
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Study abroad
takes you to places that change how
you see everything.
When you study abroad, it broadens your horizons.
Studying abroad increases your willingness to take stands and
to be involved. It expands your desire to make a difference.
Kyle Miller calls his London
JMU offers a wealth of opportunities to study abroad, one reason why
study abroad experience,
28% of our students choose this experience before they graduate.
including an intense internship,
Five JMU Semester Programs “even more positively life-
changing than I ever expected.”
60+ summer short-term programs
19 educational exchange partners from across the globe,
including Oxford, Cambridge and St. Andrews
Check out the video
When you seize the opportunity to study in a different country, at j.mu/goabroad
your world changes. Your comfort zone expands. You find
yourself taking on challenges after you return home because of the
experiences you have abroad. Immersion in a different language,
culture, food and lifestyle help you to see yourself
in ways that you never knew existed.
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JMU sends more students on short-
term study abroad programs—those
shorter than a semester in length—
than any of our peers nationally.
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Adventure here Chill here Live here
On a warm day, grab a blanket and Wayland Hall is among 25
Hike, bike, snowboard, kayak or
relax on the Quad, or toss a Frisbee residence halls that house
whatever else makes your heart
with friends. You certainly won’t be freshmen on campus.
happy. The beautiful area has it
alone. Since our doors opened in
all, and it’s all within your reach.
1908, the Quad has been the place
to make memories.
Study here
With 1.5 million annual
visits, JMU’s libraries are
much more than just Eat here Cheer here
books. From favorite Play here There is nothing quite like
study spots to resourc- D-Hall is among 28 amazing
The University Recreation Bridgeforth Stadium on
es that span the centu- on-campus choices whenever
Center truly needs to be a fall football Saturday.
ries, our libraries have you need some delicious food. seen to be believed. Over the We have FCS national
just what you need. There is a reason why JMU course of a busy day, UREC championship trophies
dining is #8 in the U.S.! has as many as 6,500 visitors. from 2004 and 2016 to
prove it!
WELCOME TO YOUR
NEW NEIGHBORHOOD
It’s all here. Get ready to be surprised.
16 17We know that happy minds
thrive. JMU classes are so
demanding that you need to find
ways for balance. We have much
in store for you.
Clubs. Alternative Break trips.
A cappella groups. Faith-based
organizations. Movies. Concerts.
(You get the idea.) And let’s also
mention national-class food, our
Quad on a sun-drenched day, any
home football Saturday.
We throw purple and gold streamers
at every touchdown. We rock out
to the JMU Pep Band during bas-
ketball games, and you’ll start new
traditions now that the spectacular
Atlantic Union Bank Center is open
450+
for basketball.
And don’t forget so many different
outdoor recreation choices that we
need a whole book to include even
half of them.
With more than 450 clubs and
organizations on campus, you will We all bleed purple and gold.
find something that will pique your
interest and help you grow.
FINDING Y OUR HOME
18 19LIVING ON CAMPUS
Food is so big here, it has its own traditions. Cheesy Thursday 34 different types of group exercise classes, totaling 135
is grilled cheese and soup, mac and cheese, and cheesecake. Buffalo Mash, classes per week, 3,600+ classes per year and over 52,000 individual
a bowl of mashed potatoes and chicken tenders covered in buffalo sauce, participations per year.
is a tried-and-true Friday staple.
2,000
The approximate number of
residence hall programs each
year: About 1,000 of them occurring on
weekends (average of over 33 programs
per weekend). And about 100 of these
involve faculty participation.
130+ demonstration cooking classes
at UREC for 1,300+ participants.
20 21GETTING INVOLVED
JMU Dukes know how to win. And the JMU Nation always shows
up. Whether it’s the CAA softball championship tournament or a different
venue, the stage really doesn’t matter. Dukes support Dukes.
There’s so much to do here. Think fun and teamwork, learning
and doing good, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Crazy numbers of students take part in JMU intramurals, non-varsity
club sports teams that play against other colleges and, of course, our 17
NCAA Division-I sports. In all, we’re talking close to 8,000 Dukes.
22 23There’s a peace about this 2,200
place that grows on you. Our University Recreation Center
handles 2,200 adventure equip-
ment rentals a year for students
pursuing their own adventure
opportunities.
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny
mountain ranges in the western part of Virginia,
Harrisonburg is a breath of fresh air and a bit of a
surprise to first-time visitors. The same is often said
about JMU.
Our Shenandoah Valley is a wonderland of outdoor
opportunity that needs to be seen to be appreciated.
The same is true for Harrisonburg, only two hours
from Washington, D.C. A bustling downtown complete
with restaurants, shops and culture a short walk from
campus awaits you.
Shenandoah National Park sunrises. Massanutten
Resort ski runs. JMU arboretum strolls. Reddish Knob
sunsets. The list of things to do is as long as your
imagination.
Conveniently accessible from Interstate 81, JMU
is easy to get to. From local and regional charter
buses to a JMU community ride-sharing network,
you will find it easy to get wherever you need to go.
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is a 20-minute
drive, and another airport and an Amtrak station are
an hour away.
24 2598 %
of JMU’s Class of 2019
were employed, in grad- Alumni success will happen
uate school or pursuing for you because students
are prepared to adapt
career-related endeavors
and grow.
within six months of
graduation. 2018 College of Arts and Letters
graduates were employed by 569
unique employers in 32 states,
Washington, D.C., and 17 countries.
95% of school principals say that
JMU’s College of Education grad-
uates “have a positive impact on
students through effective teaching
practices.”
JMU alumni land big jobs because
they know how work gets done. Our
graduates can work in teams. And
also on their own. They can follow.
And they can most definitely lead.
We recognize that a vibrant educa-
tion is a stepping stone to successful
careers and a full life.
OWNING THE FUTURE
26 27Career success
JMU graduates are explorers. They are unafraid
to try new ideas, test established boundaries,
experiment with change.
Every JMU Duke knows what hard work looks like,
what trying again feels like, what success tastes like.
Join us and you will, too.
Samantha Dawkins (’20), Goldman Sachs
Samantha had a job offer before she graduated. That happened
through a combination of her hard work and connections she
made, starting with a networking program she learned of fresh-
man year from JMU professor Hui Sono.
Dan Richardson (’12), U.S. Department of
Justice Dan’s meteoric rise from his days at JMU to his most
recent post—U.S. Supreme Court law clerk—has, in his words,
been predicated on a simple idea that remains at the core of
everything he does: making the government work.
Brianna Keefe (’16), food entrepreneur
Brianna is owner and founder of Toastique, a gourmet toast
and juice bar in Washington, D.C. Her entrepreneurial drive is on
display each day, highlighted by the elegance and uniqueness of
Toastique’s culinary offerings.
Romina Sasia (’17, ’18M), elementary school
dual language program teacher Brian Riley (’03), Amazon HQ2 Recruiter Head of
Romina is another shining example of the best JMU has to offer. recruiting programs and strategy for Amazon HQ2 at its East Coast head-
Her dedication and commitment to changing the lives of children quarters in Arlington, Virginia, Brian knows first-hand the importance that
is the very foundation on which JMU was founded in 1908. JMU places on training students to solve problems by looking at every
angle and being relentless in the pursuit of the best answer.
28 29To learn more about all
academic programs, visit
jmu.edu/academics
Programs of Study WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
Accounting International Business Your visit experience will be packed full of opportunities!
Anthropology Journalism
Architectural Design Justice Studies Whether you visit us virtually or in person, we are here to welcome
Art History Kinesiology you to our beautiful campus. You will find that we are a community
Art, Studio Management that learns, adapts and succeeds.
Biology Marketing
Check us out today! Prepare to be surprised.
Biophysical Chemistry Mathematics
Biotechnology Medical Arts and Design
Business (see specific majors) Medical Humanities
Chemistry Middle Grades Education
Communication Sciences and Disorders Music
jmu.edu/visit
Communication Studies Music Industry
Computer Information Systems Musical Theatre
Computer Science Nursing
Dance Philosophy and Religion
Dietetics Physics
Digital Video and Cinema Political Science
Earth Science Pre-Athletic Training
Economics Pre-Dentistry
Education (see specific majors) Pre-Forensic Studies
Elementary Education Pre-Law
Engineering Pre-Medicine
English Pre-Occupational Therapy
Environmental Humanities Pre-Optometry
Finance Pre-Pharmacy
Foreign Languages Pre-Physician Assistant 2020-21 TUITION FINANCIAL AID
Geographic Science Pre-Theology AND FEES To determine your eligibility for assistance, please complete the Free
(full-time students per year) Application for Federal Student Aid (available Oct. 1). FAFSA forms
Geology Pre-Veterinary
received by the Department of Education before our priority filing date of
Graphic Design Psychology In-State March 1 will receive first consideration.
Health Sciences Public Policy and Administration Tuition $7,250
You must include your Social Security Number on your admissions
Comprehensive Fees $5,080
Health Services Administration Quantitative Finance application if you wish to apply for financial aid. Our federal school code
Room and Board* $11,588
Total $23,918 is 003721.
Human Resource Development Science, Technology and Society
In addition to financial aid offerings, the university has made a commit-
History Secondary Education ment to keep its costs reasonable, while providing a high-quality education.
Out-of-State
Hospitality Management Social Work Tuition $24,150 More at: jmu.edu/financialaid
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Sociology Comprehensive Fees $5,080
Independent Scholars Special Education
Room and Board*
Total
$11,588
$40,818
SCHOLARSHIPS
Industrial Design Sport and Recreation Management Scholarship opportunities are very competitive due to limited resources
Information Technology Statistics *Includes $240 internet connection fee and the high caliber of students admitted to JMU. Some scholarship
opportunities require an additional application.
Integrated Science and Technology Teaching English to Speakers of
More at: jmu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Intelligence Analysis Other Languages
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Theatre
Interdisciplinary Social Science Writing, Rhetoric and Technical
International Affairs Communications
30 31It’s easy to apply!
FRESHMAN TRANSFER
APPLICATION ADMISSION
CHECKLIST To be eligible to apply for transfer admission, a
student must have completed or be in the process
REQ U I RE D of completing at least 24 credits post-high school
Just two items are required to complete your application: graduation. Priority consideration is given to those
who have completed an associate degree or those
APPLI C ATI O N
with at least 48 college credits earned.
Apply online at jmu.edu/applynow
TR ANS C RI P T S JMU reviews an applicant’s high school and college
Official transcripts from your high school must
be sent by the application deadline. Senior-
FRESHMAN ADMISSION 2020 FRE SH M EN
course work, grades and grade point average. The
more college courses completed, the less emphasis
year schedule must be included. APPLI C ATI O N STAT S is placed on high school performance. Competitive
JMU seeks to select the strongest candidates Cambridge International, Governor’s Schools, in
Applications: 24,413 applicants should have a minimum 3.0 cumula-
from a high quality applicant pool. Our application addition to honors-level courses.
O P TI O N AL Applicants accepted: 78% tive college GPA and have successfully completed
review focuses primarily on high school courses and
The following items will be considered in the review of your GR A D E S college-level course work in the areas of language
grades. These two factors are the most consistent Applicants enrolled: 5,194
application if you choose to submit them.
JMU evaluates your grades throughout your entire (English, foreign language, or speech communica-
indicators of academic success in college. Each
tions), mathematics, social science and lab science.
E X TR ACURRI CUL AR AC TI VITI E S applicant’s academic record is evaluated within high school career in core academic courses only
Freshmen
What have you done in clubs, organizations and the context of the applicant’s school curriculum. rather than an overall GPA. A competitive applicant accepted: More at: jmu.edu/admissions/transfer
athletics beyond just being a member? JMU is is an A/B student in core academic course work.
78%
Students may submit additional materials, such as
looking for quality involvement rather than quantity. a personal statement, letter of recommendation,
Community service and part-time jobs count, too. FI N E A N D PE RFO RM I N G A RT S REQ U I RE D A PPLI C ATI O N ITE MS
extracurricular activities and/or standardized test
List them on your application. REQ U I RE M ENT S Online application
scores that may be helpful in the review process
Most fine and performing arts areas require an
ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION but are not required. Official high school transcript
additional application as well as an audition or 2020 AD M IT TED
One letter of recommendation will be accepted and All official college transcripts
H I GH S CH O O L C O URSE S portfolio review. For details, visit: jmu.edu/arts FRE SH M E N
must be requested by the applicant through the
Competitive applicants should take rigorous course Mostly A’s and B’s in core academic areas
application. JMU will contact the recommender C O LLEGE C RED IT
work within the core academic areas (English, for- Ranked in top third of high school class 2020 TR ANSFER
with instructions for submitting a letter. Students can earn college credit for AP, IB, Dual
eign language, social studies, mathematics* and lab (46% reported ranks) APPLI C ATI O N STAT S
PERS O N AL STATEM ENT Enrollment and Cambridge International courses
sciences). This typically means taking college-level Standardized tests are optional Applications: 2,673
Is there something important we should know about taken in high school.
courses that are offered, such as Advanced Place- (76% submitted scores)
you? The personal statement section on the applica- More at: jmu.edu/admissions/earncredit Applicants accepted: 62%
ment, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, SAT Mid-50% range: 1150-1310
tion is your opportunity to tell us in 500 words or less. Applicants enrolled: 1,084
ACT Mid-50% range: 24-30
STA N DA RD IZE D TE ST S
* Mathematics requirement: One full year beyond Algebra II in a course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite. Course recommendations may
JMU no longer requires SAT/ACT scores. If you choose include Pre-Calculus, Math Analysis, Trigonometry, Probability/Statistics, Finite Math, Advanced Functions and Modeling, Computer Math and TR ANSFER APPLI C ATI O N
to submit a test score, your official test results must Calculus. Courses that do not meet this requirement include Algebra Functions & Data Analysis, Computer Science, AP Computer Science and
D E AD LI N E S
be sent to us electronically from the testing agency Consumer Mathematics.
and arrive by the application deadline. If you do not Spring Summer Fall
submit test scores, you will not be penalized in the Oct. 15 Feb. 1 March 1
NON-DISCRIMINATION CLERY ACT
application, scholarship or Honors College review
FRESHMAN APPLICATION
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processes. disability, race or color, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation,
religion, sex (including sexual harassment, assault and other forms of
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mation regarding campus security and personal safety and is available
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status, parental status (including pregnancy), marital status, family medical
or genetic information, in its employment, educational programs, activities,
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A copy of this report can be requested at the
Office of Public Safety: MSC 6810, James
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