About JMU

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 December 31, 2025 for all visit options.

Office of Admissions School Year Hours: (through May 16, 2026)
Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Sundays, University holidays and during University break periods.

Self-Guided Visit: You may arrive any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Explore campus on your own! Visitors will be provided with maps, guides and other materials to fully enjoy campus and to learn as much about JMU as possible. Visitors are encouraged to talk to students, faculty and staff during their visit to better understand the unique campus culture of James Madison University.

Information Session and Tour: Join us for a 30 minute admissions information session and an hour-and-a-half student-led walking tour. This tour will focus on the western portion of the JMU campus and will include academic buildings, a model residence hall room, the Student Success Center, the Union, the Quad and other stops as well. You are encouraged to visit other portions of campus that may interest you after your tour; maps and directions are provided as part of the visit.

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.