The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a student-led and student-run organization that provides professional and social opportunities to all past, present and future James Madison University graduate students.

Every graduate student is considered a part of the GSA. There are no fees. 

With that being said, the GSA has great things planned for the future; including graduate student workshops, professional development opportunities, socials, and networking events.  

This Fall 2024, we’ll go hike together, have talks about Generative Artificial Intelligence, Stress and Grad School, organize movie nights… That will be a lot of fun and a lot of learning.

Take advantage of a great opportunity to further your graduate school life, professional careers, and the JMU community.

If you are a new grad student, we’ve created a handbook with key resources that will help you navigate grad school that can be found here.

Why we're here:

The Graduate Student Association exists to promote interdisciplinary unity between James Madison University Graduate students

Members of the JMU GSA will:

• Act as a liaison for interaction and social activity between graduate students.
• Gain professional knowledge and networking through workshops and career development events.
• Exercise leadership and organizational skills in committees and projects that support the graduate students of JMU.