James Madison University (JMU) is a public research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Established in 1908, it has evolved from a women’s college into a coeducational institution with a diverse range of academic programs.
Below are important dates on JMU class schedule for Fall 2024.
- JMU First-year move-in occurs from August 16 to 18, 2024, Friday to Sunday, during their appointment time on their assigned days.
- JMU Fall 2024 Classes start on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
- The last day to withdraw from the university with tuition charges and refund cancellation is Tuesday, September 10, 2024, according to JMU academic calendar 2024-2025.
- Family Weekend is scheduled from Friday to Sunday, September 27 to 29, 2024.
- First Block courses end on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, while Second Block courses begin on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
- Thursday, October 10, 2024, marks the last day to submit an application for a Master’s, Ed.s., or Doctoral degree if graduation requirements are to be met in May or August 2025.
- Mid-semester grades and First Block course final grades are due in the Office of the Registrar on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
- JMU Fall Break 2024 is scheduled from October 16 to 20, 2024, Wednesday to Sunday. There will be no classes, and the University Offices will be Open.
- Homecoming occurs from October 25 to 27, 2024, Friday to Sunday.
- Registration begins for the 2025 spring semester on Friday, November 1, 2024, for some populations and on Monday, November 4, 2024, for all.
- Comprehensive assessment results and scholarly documents are due to The Graduate School for December 2024 graduation candidates on Friday, November 15, 2024.
- JMU Thanksgiving holiday begins from Saturday, November 23, 2024, to December 1, 2024.
- Classes resume on Monday, December 2, 2024, and the last day of classes is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024.
- Final examinations are set to take place from December 7 to 13, 2024, Saturday to Friday.
- The deadline for December graduates to complete coursework is Friday, December 13, 2024. The December Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
- Regular Semester and Second Block course grades are due in the Office of the Registrar by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, according to JMU academic calendar 2024-2025.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change and may be adjusted by the university. It’s always a good idea to double-check with the official JMU academic calendar.
For more on JMU academic calendar 2024-2025, visit the JMU Registrar website.
