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.
JMU academic calendar shows registration dates, add/drop dates, withdrawal deadlines, holidays, exam dates, and other important dates and deadlines.
Below are important dates on the JMU calendar for the Spring term of 2025.
- Residence halls and Dining services open on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday falls on Monday, January 20, 2025. There will be no classes, and the University Offices will be Closed.
- JMU Spring 2025 Classes start on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
- February 11, 2025, Tuesday, is the last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges and refund. Student Assessment/Faculty Assistance is available (no classes 8 a.m.- 3:55 p.m.), while evening classes (those beginning 3:55 p.m. or later) meet as scheduled.
- First Block courses end on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
- Mid-semester grades are due in the Office of the Registrar on Friday, March 14, 2025.
- JMU Spring Break 2025 is scheduled from Monday, March 17, to Friday, March 21, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, March 24, 2025, and Second Block courses begin.
- First Block course grades are due in the Office of the Registrar on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to JMU academic calendar 2024-2025.
- Advance registration for the 2025 summer session begins for some populations on Monday, March 31, 2025.
- Registration for the 2025 fall semester begins for some populations on Friday, April 11, 2025, and for all on Monday, April 14, 2025.
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 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 December 2025. Comprehensive assessment results and scholarly documents are due to The Graduate School for May 2025 graduation candidates.
- The last day of classes is Thursday, May 8, 2025.
- Final examinations occur from Friday to Thursday, May 9 to 15, 2025.
- Thursday, May 15, 2025, is the deadline for completion of coursework for May graduates. Commencement Ceremonies will follow from May 15 to 17, 2025, Thursday to Saturday.
- Regular Semester and Second Block course grades are due in the Office of the Registrar by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 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 James Madison University calendar.
For more on James Madison University calendar 2024-2025, visit the JMU Registrar website.
Related: JMU 2024-2025 Schedule.
