Atlantic Union Bank Center

Come learn how we prepare students for a career in business in this session and student panel. We offer majors in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing and Quantitative Finance.

Festival, Ballroom A

Join us for an information session and student panel discussing pathways into the education field. We offer majors in Elementary, Inclusive Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Secondary and Special Education. Tours of Memorial Hall will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. from the bus stop at the front of Memorial Hall.

Wilson Hall, Auditorium (Also offered in Session D)

Come here to learn about the financial aid process. Please note that preliminary aid offers will not be available to admitted students in this session.

Grafton-Stovall Theatre

Learn about our entry-level professional programs designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills for a career in the health professions. We offer undergraduate majors in Dietetics and Health Services Administration and graduate programs in Athletic Training, Applied Nutrition, Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies.

The Union, Room 256 (Also offered in Session B)

Learn about the Honors community, curriculum and cultural enrichment opportunities and how they can enhance your college experience.

Harrison Hall, Room 2105

Learn how modern media creators craft powerful stories in SMAD’s Creative Advertising, Digital Video and Cinema, Interactive Design and Journalism concentrations and check out our studio and equipment.

Wilson Hall, Room 1012

Embrace the study of languages as a major, in combination with other majors, as a language minor or professional minor, or out of personal interest.

Forbes Center, Recital Hall

Join us for a presentation followed by a facility tour to learn more about the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees. Concentrations include Music Studies, Music Industry (BA) and Composition, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Theatre, and Performance (BM). Tour of Wayland Hall arts residence to follow at noon.

Festival, Highlands Room

Come learn how the Pre-Law network of advisors offers attentive advising and quality co-curricular experiences that prepare students for law school.

Holland Yates Hall, 1st Floor Presentation Room (Also offered in Session B)

Come hear from advisors and students about how our pre-professional health minors (pre-athletic training, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, preoccupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-veterinary medicine) enhance your preparation for graduate programs and careers in the health professions.

Festival, Ballroom B

Join us to learn how we center undergraduate student learning in a rigorous, research-based environment in our diverse range of majors. Come learn more about Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Astronomy.

The Union, Room 306

Join us for an engaging information session discussing the Social Work major and minors in Family Studies, Gerontology and Nonprofit Studies.

Forbes Center, Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre

Join us for a presentation followed by a facility tour to learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, Theatre or Dance. Tour of Wayland Hall arts residence to follow at noon.

Festival, Ballroom B

Join us for an interactive session and learn how your interest in biology can be transformed into a meaningful career by our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art equipment, inquiry-based labs, and flexible learning paths.

Festival, Highlands Room

Learn from a panel of alumni about their journey at JMU, including academic successes, connections with faculty and staff, extracurricular experiences and their Why JMU stories. The Black Alumni Chapter encompasses over 5,000 alumni who are here to help you by providing resources and support beyond the classroom.

The Union, Ballroom

Join us and explore how this pre-professional curriculum provides essential background for graduate study in the fields of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Wilson Hall, Auditorium

Come explore seven concentrations (Advocacy, Interpersonal, Cultural, Health, Organizational, Public Relations, and Generalist) in the School of Communication Studies which allow students to shape a wide range of future pursuits.

Engineering Geosciences Building, Room 2301

Learn about our multidisciplinary engineering program with a focus on sustainable design. This major features a hands-on, team-based capstone project in a range of engineering application areas.

Festival, Ballroom A (Also offered in Session D)

Join the Exploratory Advising and University Studies teams to learn about the exciting pathways that the Exploratory major has to offer, and how it can help students find their best fit major.

Wilson Hall, Room 1001

Explore the past and employ digital and public history tools to inform others.

The Union, Room 256 (Also offered in Session A)

Join us to learn about the Honors community, curriculum, and cultural enrichment opportunities and how they can enhance your college experience.

King Hall, Room 259

Come here to learn how this integrated information technology degree focusing on highly relevant skills in cybersecurity, computer networking, and end-user design and development prepares students for a wide range of careers.

Grafton-Stovall Theatre

Join us to learn about how classrooms, laboratories, simulation and clinicals support students’ achievement in the BSN program.

Wilson Hall, Room 1014

Unlock the world’s diversity as you encounter new perspectives and global traditions with us! Gain skills in analysis, dialogue, and cultural competency that employers highly value.

Holland Yates Hall, 1st Floor Presentation Room (Also offered in Session A)

Come hear from advisors and students about how our pre-professional health minors (pre-athletic training, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-veterinary medicine) enhance your preparation for graduate programs and careers in the health professions.

Duke Hall, Gallery Court

Join us for a presentation followed by a facility tour to learn more about the programs in Art Studio, Art History, Art Education, Architectural Design, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design. Tour of art facilities to follow at 2:15 p.m and tour of Wayland Hall arts residence to follow at 3:30 p.m. 

Wilson Hall, Room 2001

Come and explore studies in the English Department where you will develop expertise in research, critical reading and writing, equipping you with skills that are highly valued by employers.

Engineering Geosciences Building, Room 2002

Join us for an information session and learn how we empower students to address complex problems in areas such as human and environmental change. We offer concentrations in Applied GIS, Environmental Conservation, and Sustainability and Development.

Grafton-Stovall Theatre

Learn how this major combines health-related course work with other disciplines to study disease, wellness and behavior change, and methodologies for analysis of health concerns to prepare students for entry into allied health careers or a variety of graduate programs.

Godwin Hall, Room 353

Whether you work for a resort, restaurant or cruise ship, you’ll need a wide range of management, communication and leadership skills to capture the hearts of your patrons. This major will provide you with
innovative learning experiences, mentorship opportunities, exposure to premier hospitality organizations and interactions with dynamic industry professionals.

Engineering Geosciences Building, Room 1301

Join us as we discuss how students learn innovative ways to structure their thinking to assess complex real-world problems and prepare for a career as analysts, with a specialization in national security intelligence analysis.

Wilson Hall, Auditorium

Come explore the three majors and many paths in the Department of Political Science to learn how we help students prepare for careers in government, consulting, nonprofits and public policy.

The Union, Ballroom

Join us for an information session to learn about the study of human movement. We offer concentrations in Exercise Science and Physical and Health Education Teacher Education.

Wilson Hall, Room 1001

Through courses, lab work, fieldwork, and independent projects, gain hands-on experience doing sociology and anthropology: immersion in people’s daily lives, interviewing, interpreting artifacts and data sets, and producing socio-cultural commentary.

Festival, Ballroom B (Also offered in Session D)

Exclusively for our admitted students: Join us for a Q&A panel with current JMU students who will share
their experiences. Bring your questions about living on campus, getting involved, finding your niche and more!

Festival, Ballroom A (Also offered in Session D)

Join the Student Affairs team as they talk about supporting students through the exciting transition to college life and the college experience for the first semester on campus. Bring your questions for the orientation, living on campus, student support, and resources available to all students!

Holland Yates Hall, 1st Floor Presentation Room (Also offered in Session D)

Learn about the unique study abroad programs for incoming first year students and peek inside JMU’s portfolio of 70+ semester and short-term programs. At the end of the session, current students will share stories, experiences and takeaways from their own time abroad.

The Union, Room 306 (Also offered in Session B)

Transfer students, join University Advising and the Office of the Registrar to learn about opportunities at JMU and how to make the most of them in your transfer journey. We’ll address frequently asked questions related to transfer credit, choosing a major, understanding general education requirements, and more, with time to answer your questions, too.

Engineering Geosciences Building, Room 2301

Come learn how we nurture students’ passion for technology and equip you to thrive in the digital era. Focus areas within the major include Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, Software Development, and Systems.

The Union, Ballroom (Also offered in Session B)

Join the Exploratory Advising and University Studies teams to learn about the exciting pathways that the Exploratory major has to offer, and how it can help students find their best fit major.

Wilson Hall, Auditorium (Also offered in Session A)

Come here to learn about the financial aid process. Please note that preliminary aid offers will not be available to admitted students in this session.

Engineering Geosciences Building, Room 1302

Learn how we apply systems thinking and responsible innovation to address complex problems like climate change and infectious disease in this unique interdisciplinary major.

Wilson Hall, Room 1001

Come explore the ways in which the study of the justice fields can prepare you for meaningful careers in contexts as diverse as law, criminal justice practice, human rights policy, or social justice advocacy, activism and policy.

Grafton-Stovall Theatre

Join us for an information session and student panel to learn how JMU’s BA or BS in Psychology prepares students for careers and graduate school.

The Union, Room 256

Whether working with a professional sports team, at a commercial fitness business or for a parks and recreation department, you’ll need competencies in marketing, leadership and project management to be successful. This program will challenge you to think critically, to use technology and to appreciate the global community. 

Festival, Ballroom B (Also offered in Session C)

Exclusively for our admitted students: Join us for a Q&A panel with current JMU students who will share their experiences. Bring your questions about living on campus, getting involved, finding your niche, and more!

Festival, Ballroom A (Also offered in Session C)

Join the Student Affairs team as they talk about supporting students through the exciting transition to college life and the college experience for the first semester on campus. Bring your questions for the orientation, living on campus, student support, and resources available to all students!

Holland Yates Hall, 1st Floor Presentation Room (Also offered in Session C)

Learn about the unique study abroad programs for incoming first-year students and peek inside JMU’s portfolio of 70+ semester and short-term programs. At the end of the session, current students will share stories, experiences and takeaways from their own time abroad.

Wilson Hall, Room 2001

Stop in to explore skills and opportunities in Professional Writing and Publishing, Inclusive Design, Law and Society, and Writing for Science and Health (or look to “Design Your Own Career”).

The Union, Room 405

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us for an open house and learn about scholarship opportunities, earning a minor in Military Leadership, and the requirements to fulfill the Professional Military Education requirements for commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army upon graduation. Cadets and Cadre will be available for questions.

The Union, Room 405

10 a.m. - 2 p.m

Join us for an open house and learn about how Air Force ROTC Detachment 890 produces exemplary leaders and discover the Air Force/Space Force’s breadth of available career fields. Check out our flight simulator and VR headset and ask questions about the program and a potential future as a U.S. Air Force officer.

Wilson Hall, 2nd Floor

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Stop by to learn more about our variety of programs in Anthropology, Communication Studies, English, ModernForeign Languages, History, International Affairs, Justice Studies, Media Arts & Design, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Religion, Sociology, and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication.

Hartman Hall, Atrium

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Drop in any time to explore the COB Learning Complex, take a tour, enjoy some refreshments, and learn more about our academic programs in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing and Quantitative Finance. Faculty, Advisors and current students will be available for questions.

King Hall, Patio
(Incliment weather location: King Hall, Atrium)

9:20 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Stop by to learn more about our programs in technology and applied science (Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Integrated Science and Technology, Information Technology and Intelligence Analysis).

Festival, Allegheny Room

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Drop in to enjoy refreshments and learn more about a wide range of science and mathematics programs (Astronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry, Computational Analytics/Data Science, Earth Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics).

Hillcrest House

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by Hillcrest House and meet Honors College students, faculty and staff to learn more about the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor. Light refreshments will be provided.

Lakeview Hall

Noon - 2 p.m.

Visit JMU X-Labs for an interactive tour of our dynamic makerspace and Esports arena, where we set the stage for innovation by providing a dynamic space for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Open to all majors, students can uncover solutions to real world problems through courses, fellowships, workshops and other initiatives.

University Recreation Center

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Explore the award-winning University Recreation Center and learn about the wide range of facilities, activities and services available to JMU students to build healthy lifestyle habits during their time at JMU.