Schedule a visit with us!

    Please join us on the beautiful campus of James Madison University for one of our tour or visit options. Once on campus, you may stay for as long as you like on your visit day.

    Daily events are published through May 11, 2024 for all visit options.


    Office of Admissions School Year Hours (August 27, 2023 through May 11, 2024):
    Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
    Closed Sundays and University holidays and during University break periods. 


    Visit Options

    Information Session and Tour: Join us for a 30-minute information session specifically designed for prospective transfer students, followed by a 1 ½ hour campus tour led by a JMU student tour guide. In the information session, you will learn more about the Madison Experience, transfer admissions process, and resources available to ease your transition to JMU.  The tour will include academic buildings, student life buildings and the historic portion of JMU's campus.  

    Information Session Only: 
    Join us for a 30-minute information session specifically designed for prospective transfer students. In this session, you will learn more about the Madison Experience, transfer admissions process, and resources available to ease your transition to JMU.
    While you are here, we encourage you to explore campus through a self-guided tour. You will be provided with maps, guides, and other materials to fully enjoy campus and to learn as much about JMU as possible. 


    Drop In Hours
    For students who have questions and would like to connect with a transfer admissions counselor, these drop-in hours are for you. Register to receive driving and parking instructions, and you may come at any time during the scheduled hours.  
    While you are here, we encourage you to explore campus through a self-guided tour. We would be happy to provide you with maps, guides, and other materials to fully enjoy campus and to learn as much about JMU as possible. 

    Please note: JMU does not offer interviews as a part of our process. Additionally, our transfer admissions counselors are not able to provide you with an on-site admissions decision or a credit evaluation.


    Virtual Information Session: Join us for a 30-minute virtual information session specifically designed for prospective transfer students. In this session, you will learn more about the Madison Experience, transfer admissions process, and resources available to ease your transition to JMU. At the conclusion of the information session, there will be a Q&A period for you to get your questions answered.

    Potential Transfer Students are also encouraged to visit at other times if these events do not meet your availability.  Self-Guided Visits, Information Sessions and Tours and other events are available on our JMU Visit page

    If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel or reschedule your visit online or contact the Office of Admissions at 540-568-5681.