• 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.

• 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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  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.

• About JMU

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First-Year Sendoffs 2010

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.

DATE
PHOTOS
LOCATION
 
Saturday, July 17


 
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NEW ENGLAND
Home of Steve & Jeannie Morrissey
Westford, MA
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Sunday, July 18


 

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NEW JERSEY
Harry Dunham Park
Bernards Township, NJ
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Monday, July 19


 

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PENNSYLVANIA
Core Creek Park (Pavilion 6)
Langhorne, PA
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Wednesday, July 21


 

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ROANOKE
New Century Church
Roanoke, VA
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Thursday, July 22

 

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VIRGINIA BEACH / TIDEWATER
Landstown High School
Virginia Beach, VA
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Saturday, July 24

PHOTOS COMING SOON




TEXAS 
Home of Paul & Missy Thompson
1215 Bent Creek Drive
Southlake, TX
Directions




 
Sunday, July 25


 
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MARYLAND
The Other Barn
Oakland Mills Community Association
Columbia, MD
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Tuesday, July 27


 
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RICHMOND
Cosby High School
Midlothian, VA
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Wednesday, July 28


 

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
C.D. Hylton High School
Woodbridge, VA
Directions




 
Friday, July 30


 
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CONNECTICUT
Stanwich Congregational Church
Greenwich, CT
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Saturday, July 31


 

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NEW YORK
Helen Keller National Center
Sands Point, NY
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Sunday, August 1


 

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DELAWARE
Delaware Saengerbund
Newark, DE
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Sunday, August 1


 
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SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Freedom Park
Medford, NJ
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Sunday, August 1


 
CANCELLED




 
LYNCHBURG / FOREST
Knights of Columbus
Forest, VA
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Tuesday, August 3


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FAIRFAX COUNTY
Oakton High School
Vienna, VA
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 Tuesday, August 17



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Harrisonburg, VA
Spotswood Country Club
Harrisonburg, VA