Whom should I contact for assistance?
The office of the Graduate School is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, except during campus holidays. Most staff members meet with visitors by appointment only, so we recommend that all visitors contact the office or the staff member you would like to meet (see below) prior to visiting. If you are uncertain who to contact, please send us an email (grad@jmu.edu) or telephone (540-568-6131). Tell us the nature of your request and provide contact information. We will have the appropriate staff member contact you shortly.
For Prospective Students
New Application Help (Click Here) |
1st: grad@jmu.edu 2nd: Pamela Bell |
Graduate Fair Information |
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Graduate Program Information (Click Here) |
1st: grad@jmu.edu 2nd: Pamela |
International Student Information (Click Here) |
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Application Status (Click Here) |
1st: Status/Activity Page 2nd: Pamela Bell |
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For Current Students
Transfer credit, course substitutions/waivers, comprehensive exams |
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Concentration or advisor changes |
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Thesis and Dissertation Information (Click Here) |
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Degree completion and commencement planning |
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Graduate Assistantships |
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Student withdrawals, dismissals, or academic progress concerns |
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Graduate Community Newsletter Suggestions/Submissions |
grad@jmu.edu or call Pamela Bell |
Graduate Student Travel Grant Information (Click Here) |
studentresearch@jmu.edu |
For Faculty and Staff
Curriculum approval and program development |
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Graduate school admission policies and procedures |
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Graduate Program Director changes |
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Graduate faculty/instructor appointment and status updates |
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Graduate Community Newsletter requests |
grad@jmu.edu or call Pamela Bell |
Graduate School website requests |
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Marketing materials requests |
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Student recruitment requests |
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For Everyone
Requests for appointments with the Associate Deans |
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Requests for appointments with the Dean |
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All other concerns |
grad@jmu.edu or call Pamela Bell |
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Linda Thomas
Graduate Dean
![Michael Stoloff](../_images/staff-headshots/stoloff-michael.jpg)
Michael Stoloff
Associate Dean
![Laura Ryman](../_images/staff-headshots/lryman2020.jpg)
Laura Ryman
Assistant Dean and Director, Graduate Student Services
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Pamela Bell
Administrative Assistant
![Cheryl Doss](../_images/staff-headshots/cdoss2020.jpg)
Cheryl Doss
Graduate Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator
![Jessica Good](../_images/2023-images/jessie_good_photo.jpg)
Jessica Good
Assistantship Coordinator
![Beth Johnson](../_images/staff-headshots/beth_johnson.jpg)
Beth Johnson
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
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Rebecca Lipscomb
Financial Services Manager
![Kristi McDonnell](../_images/2023-images/kristi-mcdonnell.jpg)
Kristi McDonnell
Student Records and Graduation Specialist
![Lynette Michael](../_images/staff-headshots/lmichael2020.jpg)
Lynette Michael
Director, Graduate Admissions
![Yvonne Miller staff](../_images/staff-headshots/yvonne-miller-2021.jpg)
Yvonne Miller
Assistant to the Graduate Dean
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Hannah Payne
Enrollment & Student Success Specialist
![Liz Rose](../_images/staff-headshots/lrose2020.jpg)
Liz Rose
Graduate Admissions Document Manager and Computer Coordinator
![Sarah Wampler](../_images/2023-images/sarah-wampler.jpg)
Sarah Wampler
Student Services and Records Assistant
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Vacant
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Faculty Fellow