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#2
Top public schools
in the U.S. South
U.S. News & World Report, 2019
THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN
UNDERGRADUATE
EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER ISC.JMU.EDU
DISCOVER THE
SPIRIT THAT CONTENTS
SETS US
The Madison Experience 04
Career and academic support 06
I feel like JMU is different to All-American campus life 08
APART
other universities because of the
atmosphere. It’s the university spirit At home in Harrisonburg 10
and you get really involved and
participate in a lot of events; you’re The JMU International
free to do everything you want. Study Center 12
There’s a lot of clubs, organizations,
which are led by other students.” Programs International Year 13
Eliza, Russia Undergraduate degree profiles 16
BA Musical Theatre
How to apply 19
For international students, James Madison
University (JMU) is an exciting destination,
where the ideals of American education
– first-class teaching, a rich campus life,
and a strong sense of community – come
together to offer an incredible experience.
JMU is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Virginia’s
Shenandoah Valley, just two hours from the nation’s capital of
Washington, D.C. We are a large university with approximately 20,000
students, yet offer a safe and hospitable environment with a family
feel and a strong culture of community.
We want all students to succeed and believe that our partnership
with Study Group creates a friendly environment where our students
can improve their English language skills while also taking courses
in our academic programs. All students take courses in our General
Education Program, which offers a liberal arts foundation that will
help you to think in different ways as you solve problems and address
issues in the world today. We also offer a wide variety of excellent
academic majors. Our faculty members are devoted to teaching,
guiding research, and mentoring as you develop as a scholar and
mature as a human being.
Jonathan R. Alger, J.D.
President, James Madison University
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#1 #1 #3 top Chicago
Boston
10%
New York
most recommended most innovative best southern Washington, D.C.
Harrisonburg
university according school in the regional universities
to students regional south U.S. News & World Report, 2020
for international
Wall Street Journal / THE US College U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Rankings, 2019 student value
College Factual, 2020 THE MADISON
PRINCIPLES
“Knowledge will forever govern
THE MADISON
ignorance; and people who mean to
be their own governors must arm
EXPERIENCE
themselves with the power which
knowledge gives.”
James Madison, the fourth President
of the United States of America
JMU offers an unforgettable university experience, QUICK FACTS
THE PLACE TO STUDY, LIVE, AND GROW
combining the very best of American education Welcome to Harrisonburg. Here you’ll find an authentic American college town Category: Public/State University
with a vibrant international community.
and college life. Named after James Madison, the Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
JMU has a long history of welcoming students from every continent to the
fourth president of the United States, JMU represents beautiful city of Harrisonburg, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia,
Campus: 2.8 km2
Founded: 1908
the perfect blend of focused learning and true where more than 44 different languages are spoken.
Student population:
university spirit. Our students are changing the game. Just two hours southwest of Washington, D.C., Harrisonburg is a lively town
with attractions including museums, shopping, skiing, golfing, caverns, farmers’ 19,883 undergraduates
markets, concerts, movie theaters, and restaurants. 1,880 graduate students
International student population: 2%
Student to faculty ratio: 16:1
Average class size: 29
Accreditation: Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges and 25+ specialized
accreditations for academic programs
including AACSB (business), ABET
(engineering and technology),
and NASAD (art and design).
Colleges: College of Arts and
Letters, College of Business, College
of Education, College of Health
and Behavioral Studies, College of
Integrated Science and Engineering,
College of Science and Mathematics,
College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Degree programs: 77 undergraduate,
46 graduate, 2 educational specialists,
8 doctoral.
90% freshmen
retention rate, compared
3.8 is the average
high school GPA of JMU’s
24,449
students apply each year
Harrisonburg Societies and clubs
to national average of freshmen class BEING THE CHANGE
78% of all four-year At JMU, we know that success requires equal parts intellect and action.
Students are encouraged to participate in life outside of their studies, for a full
public institutions and rich university experience.
JMU, Fall 2020
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CAREER AND ACADEMIC
SUPPORT
I remember coming on campus as a
HELPING YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS. freshman and not really knowing where
I was headed in terms of career. But now
There is a wealth of support for international students at STUDY RESOURCES I think that through the guidance of
JMU, from the moment you apply, all the way through 500,000 book volumes
professors and mentors and the people
that you meet, I have developed myself
your university education and career beyond. 165,000 e-book titles professionally and have really been able
110,000 e-journal titles to narrow down what it is I want to do in
the future. I think that JMU does that to
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER CAREER PLANNING INTERVIEW STREAM 43,000 audio-visuals volumes everyone in their own way. We really are
Houses more than 20 support facilities Practice your interview techniques shaped as Dukes but we leave campus
CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLANNING with Interview Stream, a web-based
including the University Health Center, absolutely stronger.”
RESOURCE CENTER
the Office of Academic and Career application that conducts free, online
From writing resumes and cover letters Marcela, USA
Planning, and Learning Centers. The interviews via a webcam.
to searching for internships and jobs, the BA Communication Studies with
Center is focused on helping you to
overcome challenges you may face.
Career and Academic Planning Resource ALUMNI AND Public Relations
Center is here to help. It also sponsors a CAREER SUCCESS
LIBRARIES number of career fair events each year Graduates of James Madison University
The JMU Libraries include the Carrier to provide students in all majors with the degrees enjoy great success in further
Library, the Music Library, and Rose opportunities to interact with employers academic study, and in the professional
Library. JMU librarians work with and find out about career options. world. You can take advantage of James
academic departments to provide More than 250 companies attended Madison University’s extensive career
subject specific library instruction, in recent years. services, employment events, and
research consultation, and to develop CAREER GUIDE TO JMU MAJORS internship opportunities:
collections. The award-winning A guide to introduce you to some of the International Career Week
Information Literacy program provides career options for each of the majors Optional Practical Training
students with skills for lifelong learning. offered at JMU. It includes internship
Internships
opportunities, characteristics of successful
CENTER FOR GLOBAL students, and websites for further
Career and job search services Our extensive library
ENGAGEMENT (CGE) guidance on potential careers.
The CGE offers a wealth of services,
RECRUIT-A-DUKE
courses, and excursions aimed at helping
JMU’s online platform, Recruit-a-Duke,
international students adapt and excel at
enables you to register for internships,
JMU. Programs such as Global X mentors
full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops,
and International Week create enjoyable
information sessions, and more.
and inspiring opportunities for you to make
More than 1,600 jobs are posted to
friends and network with students from
Recruit-a-Duke.
other cultures.
“LIFE” is a program that connects PRACTICE INTERVIEW PROGRAM
international students with local Gain valuable experience interviewing
families, so that you can experience with actual employers, without leaving
real American home life. the campus.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
99%
CAREER DAY (ISCD)
ISCD is a one-day program specifically
designed to help international students
who are considering pursuing internships
or jobs in the U.S. after graduation. of alumni are likely
or very likely to
recommend JMU to
a colleague, friend
or relative
JMU 2015-2016 Alumni Employment
and Education Report, Fall 2017
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ALL-AMERICAN
CAMPUS LIFE #58
in First-Year
Experiences
US News & World Reports, 2020a
JMU has so many opportunities for
SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY. students to get involved. They have all
the facilities and resources. I’m involved
If you’re looking for the ultimate American college with intramural sports playing football,
experience, JMU is the place for you! Our state-of- which I thought was soccer in the first
place! I’m also in the Professional
the-art facilities for sports, arts, and entertainment Business Fraternity, where I get to meet
offer a huge range of activities, so you’re bound to so many people and expand my network
here at JMU and the College of Business.
find something for you. I’m also involved with different cultural
organizations. As I’m Vietnamese I joined
the Vietnamese Organization, where I
350
SPORTS get the chance to participate in
UREC and University Park culture shows.”
The popular University Recreation Center
Thu Nga (Neena), Vietnam
(UREC) and University Park provide
BBA Business
everything you need for fitness and fun, student organizations
including a gym, swimming pool, climbing
50
wall, yoga studio, and indoor and
outdoor sports courts.
Basketball Racquetball
Dodgeball Sand Volleyball
Indoor and Team Handball
sports clubs on campus
Outdoor Soccer Ultimate Frisbee
Kickball Volleyball
ART, MUSIC, AND MOVIES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
For those with a passion for movies and JMU students are known for being both
the arts, JMU’s state-of-the-art facilities academically and socially engaged.
host on-campus movies, concerts, dance There are more than 350 clubs and
and theatrical performances, and art organizations on campus; from the
exhibitions throughout the year. Financial Management Association to
Anime Club, and Astronomy
OUTDOOR SPACES to Ski and Snowboard Racing, there truly
Arboretum is something for everyone.
The quiet lake surrounded by sleepy
willow trees is an ideal place to spend SAFETY
outdoor time on campus. There’s always James Madison University places a
a spot for a group study session or an distinct importance on inclusion and
afternoon picnic at the Edith J. Carrier safety, taking all possible steps to
Arboretum, John C. Wells Planetarium, help ensure an exceptional experience
or The Quad. while living and learning on campus.
Join in on the conversation via social
media to find out more about the
nationwide campaign, letting the
international community and future
students around the world know that
#YouAreWelcomeHere.
Great facilities for many ball sports Join the team, or go along and support Try rock climbing in the atrium
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AT HOME IN
HARRISONBURG
Harrisonburg is a very small town
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. but we’ve got everything around here,
and it is more diverse than I thought
Convenient, comfortable, and inclusive accommodation is before coming here. We have a lot of
allocated for students at the International Study Center. international students, we have a lot
of international people living here that
are not students. It is a very
1st
international-friendly city.”
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING MADISON INTERNATIONAL
Many international students live on This is a prestigious dedicated residence
Caio, Brazil (Pictured with his sister,
campus for their first year. There are where first-year international and U.S.
Amanda, also a JMU student)
many options of residence halls and students live and study together. Make most Instagrammed Studying BBA International
apartments. All rooms include wireless friends with people from around the Business and Marketing
internet, cable TV, all utilities, access world and improve your English quickly as place in Virginia
to study lounges and a variety of you spend more time with your English- Buzzfeed
recreational areas, including billiards speaking friends. You can apply before
75%
rooms, sand volleyball courts, basketball Fall intake to live in one of the most
courts, and barbecue areas. Submit desirable residences on campus.
the housing form to receive a room and
THINGS TO DO More than
roommate assignment. After the first
year, you can chose from a selection of JMU students are all about engaging with of students said their
the community. Get out and explore!
luxurious and affordable nearby off- important values are
campus housing. Explore Shenandoah Valley National
Park with a hike through the woods and
“my own identity, friendship,
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING see beautiful waterfalls and views. education, love, and family”
In some cases we will place students in Visit an amusement park. Kings JMU 2017-2018 Continuing Student Survey
off-campus accommodation. There are Dominion is a 2-hour drive, Busch
#7
a lot of nearby apartment complexes, Gardens Williamsburg is 3 hours away,
many of them are new and have great and there’s Virginia’s largest water park
amenities too. Shops, restaurants, too - Water Country USA.
parks, and cinemas are all close by.
Dance and sing along at one the many
The ISC will help you arrange your best city for millenials
music festivals, including Rocktown, and
accommodation if all on-campus AVERAGE
housing has been allocated.
Redwing Roots Music Festival. to live in TEMPERATURES
reviews.org, 2019
Rent is approximately $495 CUISINES FROM AROUND Spring: -2ºC/28ºF to 22ºC/72ºF
THE WORLD
34
per month, per person.
Summer: 14ºC/58ºF to 29ºC/85ºF
You can also choose from one of the JMU has the #5 best campus food in
many other accommodation options Fall: 0ºC/32ºF to 25ºC/77ºF
the U.S. (The Princeton Review, 2019)
available in Harrisonburg. Most off- and with so much choice it’s easy to see Winter: -7ºC/20ºF to 7ºC/44ºF
campus housing options offer individual why. From world-class coffee, desserts
leases and can be arranged online before
comfortable and affordable
and snacks, to halal, kosher, vegetarian,
you arrive. American, and Korean dishes, JMU’s residence halls on campus
28 on-campus dining facilities offer
top 10
something for every taste.
mountain bike towns
in the USA
National Geographic
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THE JMU INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
STUDY CENTER INTERNATIONAL YEAR
The JMU International Study Center is a place that International Year includes specialized courses in American
welcomes, supports, and helps you to gain the skills, culture, English for Academic Purposes, and study skills to help
knowledge, and perspectives you need to make the most you adjust to U.S. teaching methods and resources. You’ll also
of your university life. take courses from year one of your chosen degree programs,
allowing you to earn 24 to 30 credit hours.
STARTING YOUR DEGREE TEACHING YOU SKILLS
We understand that studying in a foreign FOR THE FUTURE DIRECT ADMISSION
country can be challenging, so from your Our International Study Center courses AT-A-GLANCE If you meet the appropriate language
first day at JMU, the International Study include CareerAhead activities, giving and academic requirements, you can
Center is here for you. Available as a 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-semester Graduate within four years, similar to
you the soft skills necessary to excel once apply directly to any of our academic
program direct admission students
Studying at the International Study you graduate from University. Once you programs at JMU. This is an excellent
Center means that you will get the leave the International Study Center, JMU Includes academic and English courses Take cohort classes with other
opportunity for students from English-
best of both worlds: the full JMU ‘all- will continue your employability training, Specialized academic courses that international students in the
speaking countries or with high scores on
American’ campus experience, plus the making sure you are career-ready. fully prepare you to enter your International Study Center, offering you
the IELTS and TOEFL to attend JMU.
care of a supportive community that degree program dedicated attention and academic help
INTENSIVE ENGLISH Regular classes are taken with
The ISC can also help you with your
will help you adapt and thrive as an 24 to 30 credit hours for your degree application.
international student. And when you’re PROGRAM (IEP) American students once you finish the
Develop your speaking, listening, reading, Additional support to help you Please contact our admissions office
ready, you’ll continue your chosen International Study Center
and writing skills. This program will succeed academically at naadmissions@studygroup.com
mainstream degree program, confident No JMU application fee for
and fully prepared for the challenges of a prepare you for studying in English and You will spend 8-16 months at the for details.
International
JMU education. the International Year. International Study Center and
Study Center applicants
then the remaining three years (of
your four-year degree) completely JMU issues the I-20 for visa purposes
Getting started at the International
integrated into the University
Study Center helped me because I was
with other international students who Programs at the International Study Center are delivered by Study Group,
were going through the same struggles in partnership with JMU. The International Study Center delivers the Intensive
I was going through. And I found that English Program courses, and James Madison University delivers the academic,
very encouraging to not feel like I was credit-bearing courses.
alone. It was just comforting to be with
other people who are figuring it out
with me as well.”
Vine, Nigeria
BA Communication Studies with
Sociology minor then MA
Communication and Advocacy
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PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL YEAR PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL YEAR
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PLAN UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
During our International Year, you will study a combination of Intensive COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Anthropology BA/BS
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND
BEHAVIORAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS
English Program (IEP) courses and academic content courses. Below is a Communication Studies BA/BS Athletic Training BS Architectural Design BFA
sample list of the courses you may take in the different pathway programs. English BA Communication Sciences Art History BA
and Disorders Psychology BA/BS Dance BA
History BA
Dietetics BS Graphic Design BFA
International Affairs BA
SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL YEAR CURRICULUM: ACADEMIC CONTENT COURSES Health Sciences BS Music BM
Justice Studies BA/BS
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER 3RD SEMESTER 4TH SEMESTER Health Services Administration BS Musical Theatre BA
Media Arts and Design,
Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading & Writing 3 Research Skills
with concentrations in: BA/BS Kinesiology, with concentrations in: BS Studio Art, with
Writing 1 Writing 2 Grammar 3 American Culture
Students will matriculate
Creative Advertising Exercise Science concentrations in: BA/BFA/BS
with up to 28 credits
Listening 1 Listening & Speaking 2 Strategic Learning + Lab Pathways to Success IV
IEP + 3 SEMESTER
Speaking 1 Grammar 2 Pathways to Success III
Digital Video and Cinema Physical & Health Education Ceramics
Grammar 1 Pathways to Success II WRTC 100: Reading & Writing Workshop (3 credits)
SCOM 123: Fundamental Human Communication: ISAT 160: Problem Solving Applications in Science Interactive Design Social Work BSW Fiber Arts & Weaving
Language in Academic Contexts
Group Presentations (3 credits) & Technology (3 credits)
COB 204: Computer Information Systems (3 Journalism Integrated 3D Emphasis
Pathways to Success I 1 JMU Math Course (3 Credits) HIST 101: World History to 1500 (3 credits) COLLEGE OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE
credits)
Modern Foreign Languages BA Metals & Jewelry
KIN 100: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness ECON 200: Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 PSYCH 160: Lifespan Human Development (3 AND ENGINEERING
(3 credits) credits) credits)
Philosophy and Religion BA/BS Biotechnology BS Painting & Drawing
UNST 102 : Career & Academic Planning
(1 Credit)
Computer Science BS Photography
Political Science BA
Printmaking
1 ST
SEMESTER 2 ND
SEMESTER 3 RD
SEMESTER Public Policy and Administration BS Engineering BS
Sculpture
Reading 2 Reading & Writing 3 Research Skills Psychology BA/BS Geographic Science BS/BA
Students will matriculate
Theatre BA
with up to 27 credits
Writing 2 Grammar 3 American Culture Sociology BA/BS Intelligence Analysis BS
3 SEMESTER IY
Listening & Speaking 2 Strategic Learning + Lab Pathways to Success IV
Grammar 2 Pathways to Success III Writing, Rhetoric and Integrated Science and Technology BS UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Pathways to Success II Technical Communication BA/BS Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies BS
WRTC 100: Reading & Writing Workshop (3 credits) COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Independent Scholars BA/BS
SCOM 123: Fundamental Human Communication:
Group Presentations (3 credits)
ISAT 160: Problem Solving Applications in Science &
Technology (3 credits)
MATHEMATICS
1 JMU Math Course (3 Credits) HIST 101: World History to 1500 (3 credits)a COB 204: Computer Information Systems (3 credits) Accounting BBA Biology BA/BS Example majors include:
KIN 100: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (3 credits) ECON 200: Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 credits) PSYCH 160: Lifespan Human Development (3 credits) Computer Information Systems BBA Biophysical Chemistry BS Entrepreneurship
Economics BA/BBA/BS Chemistry BS Photography
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
Reading & Writing 3 Research Skills
Finance BBA Earth Science BA Social Justice
Students will matriculate
Hospitality Management BBA Sustainability
with up to 21 credits
Grammar 3 American Culture Geology BS
2 SEMESTER IY
Strategic Learning + Lab Pathways to Success IV
Pathways to Success III
International Business BBA Mathematics BA/BS
WRTC 100: Reading & Writing Workshop (3 credits) Management BBA Physics BA/BS
ISAT 160: Problem Solving Applications in Science &
1 JMU Math Course (3 Credits)
Technology (3 credits) Marketing BBA Statistics BS
SCOM 123: Fundamental Human Communication:
Group Presentations (3 credits)
PSYCH 160: Lifespan Human Development (3 credits) Quantitative Finance BS
KIN 100: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (3 credits) ECON 200: Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 credits) Sport and Recreation Management BS
1ST SEMESTER
Research Skills
Students will matriculate
with up to 12 Credits
American Culture
1 SEMESTER IY
Strategic Learning Lab PROGRESSION CHART
Pathways to Success IV
WRTC 100: Reading & Writing Workshop (3 credits) ENTRY REQUIREMENT UNIVERSITY TIMELINE
1 JMU Math Course (3 Credits) Direct Entry
SCOM 123: Fundamental Human Communication: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80
Group Presentations (3 credits)
ISAT 160: Problem Solving Applications in Science PATHWAY:
& Technology (3 credits)
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
To successfully complete the pathway program, students 2.5 GPA and minimum 'C' in SCOM 123 and WRTC 100
* Summer semester is a modified program with shorter must adhere to these matriculation requirements For details on progression requirements, please review the fact flyer.
duration and reduced number of courses offered.
1-SEMESTER: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 68
This chart serves as a guide only. Depending on her/ 1 SEMESTER = 4 MONTHS
his English level, academic background and intended
major, the student may take a different curriculum 2-SEMESTER: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60 2 SEMESTER = 8 MONTHS G R A D UAT I O N
than this sample.
Students who have completed their ISC programs are
eligible to take summer break. 3-SEMESTER: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 50 3 SEMESTER = 12 MONTHS
4-SEMESTER: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 45
4 SEMESTER = 16 MONTHS
IEP SEM 3 SEM 2 SEM 1 SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 1 SEM 2
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR
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UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROFILES The Media Arts state-
of-the-art labs are home to
#26 #12 Best $1.5 million
Previous students from the International Study Center have Engineering Program for
non-doctorate offering schools Hospitality Management Colleges of industry-standard equipment,
gone on to successfully complete degrees in many fields. in the US in the US including a full digital HD video
These are some of the most popular choices: US News & World Report, 2020 College Factual, 2020 production studio.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COMPUTER SCIENCE, BS ENGINEERING, BS HOSPITALITY MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN, BA
PROGRAMS Our Computer Science program Our interdisciplinary program offers MANAGEMENT, BS Choosing our Media Arts and Design
focuses on solving real-world problems hands-on learning in a project-based Hospitality Management focuses on the program allows you to focus on real-
The College’s highly ranked programs
and encourages group involvement curriculum, culminating in a two-year use and development of technology, world experiences in state-of-the-art
focus on academic excellence with
within its small classes. The program project. The Industry Partners Program critical thinking and communication skills. labs with $1.5 million of industry-standard
engaged students and a global mindset.
covers Artificial Intelligence, Software connects students and departments with This program will provide you with a choice equipment, including a full digital HD video
Our Business and Accounting of job opportunities upon graduation.
Development, Systems, and preparation leading companies in order to pitch project production studio.
undergraduate program is one of
for Graduate School. sponsorships, collaborative research, and The program offers: There are four concentrations you can
only 186 in the world to have AACSB
The College has been designated as a mentorship programs. Experiential learning programs choose from:
accreditation, an accolade less than 5%
business schools have achieved. National Center of Academic Excellence The newly renovated Engineering facilities College of Business minor Creative Advertising
in Information Assurance Education. and workspaces include: 400-hour internship Digital Video & Cinema
Students benefit from having access to
This is due to our unique programs 3-D Visualization Lab Industry-experienced faculty
multiple centers for research and learning, Interactive Design
in Digital Forensics and Information Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory
like the Center for Entrepreneurship and Strong alumni relations Journalism
Security, where students can take part
the Center for Professional Sales. Circuits Laboratory Active professional student organizations Other facilities students can access
in research projects.
College of Business majors: Engineering Science Laboratory are internship opportunities, contact
Design Studio with alumni, a student-created film
• Accounting
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS production club (DogHouse Productions)
• Computer Information Systems
ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS
#112
and the Madison American Advertising
• Economics INCLUDE: RECENT EMPLOYERS Club Managers Association of Federation who compete in the National
• Finance OF JMU ENGINEERING America (CMAA) Student Advertising Competition.
Association for Computing Machinery
best undergraduate • International Business GRADUATES INCLUDE: Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Cyber Defense Club
Association International (HSMAI)
business program in the US • Management JMU Robotics Club
Amazon MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN
U.S. News & World Report, 2020 • Marketing Women in Technology
Exelon National Society of Minorities in ALUMNI INCLUDE:
Hospitality (NSMH)
• Quantitative Finance Microsoft
Professional Convention Management A senior White House correspondent
90%
Volvo
We want to teach the students and Association (PCMA) TV news anchors
allow the students to go out there and find Sport and Leisure Association of Photographers
job placement within six jobs and excel in their careers. It makes perfect sense to have Madison (SLAM) Producers
We try to connect with the employers as engineering students trying to work with
months of graduation
closely as we can. For example, we have real partners in the world, to deliver real
career panels where we invite alumni to good to the world, now in spaces that The hospitality management program
When I tell someone that I’m studying at
#21
campus to talk to us and talk to students enable this kind of learning engineering by here in JMU is very unique because you get
JMU for videos they say, “This guy knows
and we ask ‘what do you guys want?’ to doing engineering.” to do a lot of practical work experience in
what he’s doing. He’s studying for it, he
the employers. Then we also have addition to your classes. And also the
has the equipment.” JMU definitely
employers’ luncheons.” Dr. Kurt Paterson professors here are really amazing. They
accounting program Department Head
gives me the reputation.”
are really helpful, and they are really
in the US Dr. Qingfeng “Wilson” Liu Engineering Department friendly. Whenever you need help, they are Youssef, Egypt
College Factual, 2020 Professor of Finance, JMU always there for you.” Studying BA Media Arts and Design
Kesi, Indonesia
Studying BS Hospitality Management
“My experience in the ISC really and Business
helped me to improve my reading skills
and that will help me to be successful in
the computer science program.”
Jeff, China
Studying BS Computer Science and
Computer Information Systems
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As soon as I transferred from
the ISC to JMU, we started taking
classes with American students.
HOW TO
The ISC prepared me for that,
because otherwise it would have
APPLY
been overwhelming for me. I really
appreciate that I didn’t have to
compete with native speakers,
that one year gave me the
opportunity to adjust to the new
atmosphere and find myself.”
Arash, Iran
BS Economics and Mathematics
If you would like to study at James Madison University
Graduated Valedictorian in 2019
International Study Center, complete an application
form and submit the relevant documentation, and a
member of our team will contact you.
Our Student Enrollment Advisers are Apply online Apply via a local agent
always happy to answer your questions isc.jmu.edu Please contact your agent
and help with your application. Our Apply by email if you have any questions.
advisers speak a variety of languages, naadmissions@studygroup.com Join our social media community
and understand several more.
We will do our best to contact you in facebook.com/iscjamesmadisonuniversity
your preferred language. youtube.com/user/IntlStudyCenteratJMU
#MyJMUStory #YouAreWelcomeHere
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Harrisonburg, VA 22807 USA
T: +1-540-568-4384
E: naadmissions@studygroup.com
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most innovative
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This brochure is issued for the general guidance of students Study Group also reserves the right to make variations to the James Madison International Study Center is part of Study
considering entry to James Madison University International content and method of delivery of the programs and services, Group, a global leader in preparing students for international
Study Center in 2020. to discontinue programs and services and/or to combine and academic success and rewarding careers through a
The information is correct at the time of going to press, and merge programs, if such action is reasonably considered to life-changing learning experience. We offer customized
the programs and services described herein are those which be necessary by Study Group. programs across higher and language education, starting
Study Group is planning to offer. Applicants to Study Group programs will be notified as soon from high school to life-long learning.
However, Study Group reserves the right to amend, add or as practicable of any material changes likely to have a To learn more, please visit studygroup.com
remove any program and/or services set out in this brochure bearing on their applications, such as cancellation of, or major
and/or the timetable, delivery, content syllabi, and modification to programs offered, changes to
assessment of such programs. accommodation provision, or fees and charges to be levied
where applicable.
The University (where applicable) also reserves the right to
amend the regulations governing those programs without Neither the University nor Study Group shall be liable for
prior notice. Study Group therefore strongly recommends any errors or omissions that may be contained.
that immediately prior to making any application to Study
Group or accepting any offer from Study Group, students
should refer to the most up-to-date version of the program
descriptions and specifications and the regulations on the
James Madison University website.
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