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Interested in transferring to JMU? Check out JMU Next, an academic advising program that provides helpful resources and guidance for students looking to transfer to James Madison University.


COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION IS EASY!

Required Steps

STEP 1: Submit your online application ($70 application fee)

STEP 2: Send an official transcript from all colleges attended (this includes a college transcript for any dual enrollment classes taken during high school)

STEP 3: Send your final official high school transcript or a copy of your GED certificate. This is required of all applicants regardless of the date of high school graduation or number of college credits completed.

STEP 4: Send your letter of intent to enroll if you are applying under the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement

For transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent through a secure provider such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc. to James Madison University - Undergraduate Admissions or be sent through US Postal mail.

If sending through a secure provider:

  • Please be sure to send to a college/school not to an individual/email address. List James Madison University as the recipient.
  • When asked to select a department, please list Undergraduate Admissions.

* We do recommend that you retain your confirmation email until you see the to-do list item drop off your checklist.

If sending by mail, please use the following address:

James Madison University
Office of Admissions – MSCC 0101
100 E Grace Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Any transcripts sent as an email attachment or fax are considered unofficial and will not be reviewed.

After applying, please check your email regularly. We'll send you additional information for creating your JMU e-ID which you will use to Check your Application Status and your admission decision when it is posted.

Optional Application Information

Personal Statement: You may complete a personal statement discussing your personal goals as they relate to your interest in transferring to JMU.

Standardized Test Scores: JMU does not require applicants to submit SAT/ACT scores.

What We Are Looking For

If you have taken any college coursework after graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer applicant in our process. The more college coursework you have completed, the less we consider your high school record in our review. For students who were not competitive for admission to JMU directly from high school, we recommend that they complete or be in the process of completing at least 24 credit hours post-high school graduation at the time they apply.

In our review process, JMU considers the following from transfer applicants:

  • College courses
  • College grade point average
  • High school courses
  • High school grades

To be considered a competitive applicant, students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully completed college course work in these core subject areas: English, mathematics, social science and lab science.

If you have a question about the process, reach out to your regional recruiter for guidance.

Please note, admission to JMU does not necessarily guarantee admission into your intended major. For information on majors that have additional requirements, please view our Admission and Progression Standards.

Transfer dates and deadlines:

Fall Term (Aug. – Dec.)

Spring Term (Jan. – May)

Summer Term (Jun. – Jul.)
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Need help on your college transfer journey? Whether you are just starting or are already in the transfer process, Transfer Virginia can help.Through Transfer Virginia, students have access to current and consistent information as they research, plan and organize their college transfer journey.

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