Spring applications will open September 1st and close December 1st.

Fall applications will open January 15th and close August 1st.

Spring, Fall

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution other than JMU from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

All students are required to fulfill the graduate admission requirements of the University.

Applicants must:

• Have earned a baccalaureate and/or graduate degree from a regionally accrediated institution of higher education, or international equivalent, with verified official transcripts.
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study and/or a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.00 scale in graduate study (if applicable).
• Submit an essay describing how this certificate will support your interest and future career goals.(500 words).

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. A visa cannot be issued for programs that are primarily online.