Big-school opportunities, small-school feel

Superior academics, unparalleled student life, and a campus and faculty committed to preparing you to lead a productive and meaningful life. At Madison, you'll have terminal-degree faculty in your classroom from day one and a one-of-a-kind student success program — all dedicated to helping you find your way to Be the Change!

A world of opportunity

A world of opportunity opens up when you embark on the Madison Experience. At JMU, diversity equals endless possibilities. It means you are accepted for who you are and for your unique talents. It says that your individuality makes this university a richer place. From spending a semester overseas in our popular study-abroad program to becoming a leader in one of our more than 300 clubs and organizations, immersion in the world of JMU means opportunity.

Tradition

For a century, JMU has led the way in training teachers who have gone on to work their unending magic in classrooms across the country and the world. It just makes sense that a dedication to teaching is shared throughout JMU's faculty and benefits students in all our majors.

Innovation

Our cross-disciplinary engineering degree, one of our most recent gems, that concentrates on sustainable systems design and analysis. Forensic science. Integrated science and technology. Quantitative finance. And this is just the short list.

Social conscience

JMU graduates are known as positive risk-takers who embrace the idea that the world can be a better place when caring people listen, think and act. Expect that to start when you get here.

A place for you to grow

We work on your weaknesses and your strengths. Mixing in your imagination and curiosity and adding our insight and support guarantees that your Madison Experience will be special. It happens over and over because we work hard to keep the focus on you.