Welcome to the family
This is an exciting time, Class of 2023. You are about to join a long line of learners, doers, dreamers. Get ready to find your place, surprise yourself, make your mark.
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Every year, admitting new Dukes into this community is an exciting time shared by all who love Madison. Current students, alumni, faculty – we are all happy to welcome new members to the JMU family because we know this experience is going to change your life as it has changed so many before you.
In the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education’s 2019 U.S. College Rankings, students at JMU were more likely to recommend their school than students at any other school in the nation. Without question, this is an experience that students are excited to pass on to future Dukes. Read more
In a way, No. 1 most recommended school in the country captures the essence of the Madison Experience. The people who are here—the ones you are about to share classes and clubs and life with—are among those who love it the most.
The magic of JMU doesn’t stop with current students. JMU alumni cherish their Madison days too, and for significant reasons. A 2016 survey conducted by Gallup, a global research and consulting firm, found that JMU alums scored far above the national average in every dimension of well-being that was measured. And living a life of meaning is what it’s all about.
Current students love this place. Alumni would do it all over again. The reasons are real.
Think of it—friendly community, beautiful surroundings, shoulders to lean on. Laughter, knowledge and a lifetime of friendships await you.
Welcome to the family.
