James Madison University - Parents and Family
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Parents and Family
You've entrusted James Madison University with your most valued treasure: your child. It's a role we take seriously. The Office of Parent Relations is here to partner with you in preparing your student to become an educated and enlightened citizen who will lead a productive and meaningful life.
Use this site to locate resources for parents and family members of JMU students and find information on the annual Family Weekend, Parents Council, send-off picnics, and other activities.
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Get to and from JMU
Have a student trying to get home? We can help with that. Planning a visit to JMU? We have information on that, too.
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Stay connected
Keep in touch with what's happening at the university through JMU news, The Breeze, Madison magazine, and more. Parents also receive the Madison Family Connection e-newsletter. Register your e-mail here.
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About JMU
JMU is changing the world — one person at a time. Learn about our mission, academic programs, national rankings, and get information on tuition and fees.
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Family Weekend Oct. 5-7, 2012!
Click here for more information.
May Commencement
COMMENCEMENT DAY is a momentous event in the lives of graduates, their families and friends. James Madison University’s philosophy of inclusiveness - known as "all together one" - extends throughout the student’s years at college and beyond. Consistent with that philosophy, the university does not restrict the number of family members and guests that a student may bring to graduation, and tickets are not required. Click here for more information.
Welcome to the Madison Family
The Madison Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will shape your student's life and future. As JMU welcomes your sons and daughters, the university extends the same warm invitation to you as parents. To help you find your own place in the Madison Experience and to "follow along" as your child begins this important life transition, the Office of Parent Relations has assembled a handbook to guide you through the next four years. You too, are a part of Madison. You, as well as students, the faculty and staff, and alumni ... together ... enrich your student's total Madison Experience. So welcome to James Madison University.
Click here to access the Virtual Paper edition of the handbook.
Quality Enhancement Plan
An integral component of James Madison University's reaffirmation of SACS accreditation is to create and implement a Quality Enhancement Plan. Over 75 QEP proposals were submitted by the university community and the process is now at the evaluation stage. Because the QEP process is designed to be inclusive, the entire JMU community now has the opportunity to view and comment on all the submitted proposals at the JMU QEP Blog.
» Learn more about the QEP
» Visit JMU's QEP Blog
