Overview 

Current JMU students are responsible for keeping their legal/primary name up-to-date with the Office of the Registrar. 

How Do I Change My Legal/Primary Name?

Once a student has matriculated (enrolled) at James Madison University, and requests a portion of their legal/primary name to be changed on official university records, the student is required to fill out and sign the Registrar’s Maintenance Form and provide the supporting documentation required on the form to the Office of the Registrar. The form and document(s) may be faxed (540-568-5615); or scanned as attachments to registrar@jmu.edu; or mailed to the following address:

JMU Student Success Center, Suite 5300

MSC 3528, 738 South Mason Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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Office of the Registrar
Student Success Center
MSC 3528
738 South Mason Street
Room 5300
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email Us
(540) 568-6281
Fax: (540) 568-5615
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours of Operation:
Mon - Thur 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.