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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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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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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.
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Family Weekend
Registration and event brochure are now available! Click here for more information.
Mark your calendar for October 1-3 for the 2010 Family Weekend at James Madison University! Immerse yourself in the Madison Experience and join other JMU parents and families for a special weekend on campus during one of Harrisonburg's most beautiful seasons.
Family Weekend is your opportunity for a taste of campus life. Visit your son's or daughter's campus home, talk with university staff members, attend a class or presentation, tour campus, attend a concert and cheer on the Dukes to football victory.
Other Events
Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 and their families! Commencement for graduate students begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Convocation Center.
For undergraduates, there will be a Senior Convocation at 7 p.m. on May 6, 2010 in the Convocation Center. Undergraduate commencement begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at various locations around campus
First-Year Sendoffs
Before you embark on the most wonderful experience of your life, come join the excitement as we congratulate and welcome our newest Dukes! We'll provide the food while you enjoy the fun; talk with parents, alumni, and JMU staff and meet fellow classmates from your area.
