FAQs and Helpful Information
Academic Advising
Application Process
Applications are generally processed in 48 hours or less. You should receive an email with instructions detailing how to activate your e-ID within 48 hours, or less, of submission.
Yes. The application process is required for all non-degree seeking students every summer. The application process determines the tuition (in-state or out of state) level based on residency criteria.
Upon the submission of your application to JMU, you will receive a confirmation email indicating your application has been received. This only a courtesy email for confirmation. You will receive another email from JMU within 48 hours stating your application has been processed. This information will contain information on accessing e-campus.
Course Registration
Some JMU courses have prerequisites--a condition that is required or necessary. The prerequisites may include an academic level (such as senior standing) or a course which needs to be taken prior to enrolling. All summer-only students who wish to take JMU courses which list a prerequisite must obtain JMU departmental permission.
Summer registration for summer-only students begins 4/21/25. In order to register, your application and e-ID process must be complete.
Yes. Current JMU students have registration appointments which begin prior to the open enrollment date.
On-Campus Logistics
The online map is available. You may also obtain a campus map from the Admissions Welcome Center located in Holland Yates Hall.
If you are attending courses on the JMU Campus and intend to use the facilities such as the University Recreational Education Center (UREC), computer labs or the Library, you will need to obtain your JMU Access Card (also known as a JACard). The JACard identifies you as a student member of the university community and has your picture and student ID number printed on it.
To obtain a JACard, go to Card Services on the 2nd floor of the Student Success Building. They are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Your first card is free, but there is a charge for replacements.
Obtaining a parking permit at JMU is essential if you plan to drive to campus. Parking regulations are strictly enforced 24 hours a day and tickets can be expensive. Parking permits can be ordered online through the parking services site, or purchased from the parking services office on the ground floor of the parking garage near the stadium. Refer to the parking services web site for current permit costs.
Summer Only Student Information
High School students who are rising seniors or seniors may take up to two courses at JMU during the summer. In addition to submitting the application and residency forms, high school students must also submit a letter or recommendation from the high school principal or counselor and a copy of their transcript.
Who is a non-JMU degree-seeking Student?
A non-JMU degree-seeking student is a degree-seeking student from another institution of higher education taking credit or non-credit courses at JMU, but who is not seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree from JMU. If you intend to seek a degree from JMU, contact the appropriate admissions office (Adult Degree Program, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions).
How do I apply as a non-JMU degree-seeking student?
Find information on how to apply and enroll in courses.
What courses are available?
Find available courses via JMU's public class search.
What if a course has prerequisites, and I think I met the prerequisite at my home institution?
Contact the department teaching the course and ask for a review and approval of the prerequisite course taken at your home institution. Typically, the department will require a course syllabus for the prerequisite course.
Can I receive Financial Aid?
Non-degree seeking students seeking teacher licensure can receive financial aid through JMU. All other non-JMU non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid, but are welcome to seek financial aid from private sources.
What do I need to do to get credit for courses taken at JMU transferred back to my home institution?
Transfer credit policies for courses taken at institutions different than your home institution vary. Contact your home institution about their policy and requirements for transferring credits for courses taken during JMU summer session back to your home institution. We highly recommend you do this prior to enrolling in JMU summer session courses.
Technical Information
If you have any problems with activating your JMU e-ID or need technical assistance with any of the JMU systems, contact the JMU IT Help Desk at 540-568-3555 or on the JMU Computing Help Desk website.
MyMadison is JMU's student portal which includes our online registration system. Students have access to it through an electronic ID and password. Students may register for classes via MyMadison, check course offerings, view their unofficial transcript, have access to their class schedule, and access other important information.
Tutorials for enrolling in classes are available here.
When you become a student, you will be assigned a JMU email address. You can setup and access your JMU Dukes email eID@Dukes.jmu.edu on Communication and Collaboration Services.
About Canvas
Canvas is a web-based course-management system designed to allow JMU students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or use online materials and activities to complement face-to-face teaching. Canvas enables instructors to provide students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, online quizzes, an academic resource center, and more. The degree to which Canvas is used in a course varies.
How to Access Canvas
Use your JMU e-ID and password to access Canvas.
Transcripts
To request a copy of your official transcript, you may either request go to the Registrar's transcript page.
(Please note that this transcript request form must be submitted in person, through the mail system or by fax to the Office of the Registrar. We cannot release a transcript without a written signature. For your convenience, the forms are also available at the Registrar's office.) You may also write a letter requesting your transcript. Additional information about requesting transcripts.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Find payment information on the University Business Office website or call 540-568-6505.
You need to contact the financial aid office of your home school to determine if your financial aid will cover courses taken at other academic institutions.
Find information on summer financial aid on Financial Aid & Scholarships. If you are a summer only student find information on Summer Only Student Information.
