The following are postmark deadlines for your undergraduate application and all corresponding materials (transcripts, essay, etc.). A fee of $70.00 applies to all applications and must be submitted with your application. We cannot process applications without payment of the application fee.

Dates and Deadlines for...

What if I miss my deadline?

If you miss the deadline, we will not consider you for admission. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

First-Year Dates and Deadlines:

Early Action (non-binding)

Regular Decision
Transfer dates and deadlines:

Fall Term (Aug. – Dec.)
Spring Term (Jan. – May)
Summer Term (Jun. – Jul.)
International dates and deadlines:

Fall Term (Aug. – Dec.)
  • June 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)
Spring Term (Jan. – May)
  • October 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)
Summer Term (Jun. – Jul.)
  • February 15 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)
Re-entry dates and deadlines:

Fall Term (Aug. – Dec.)
  • July 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (re-entry application or intent to re-enroll form, etc. as applicable)
Spring Term (Jan. – May)
  • November 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (re-entry application or intent to re-enroll form, etc. as applicable)
Summer Term (Jun. – Jul.)
  • April 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (re-entry application or intent to re-enroll form, etc. as applicable)

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JMU Office of Admissions
Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall)
MSC 0101
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email Us
(540) 568-5681
Fax: (540) 568-3332
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.