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JMU hosts more than 425 international and foreign-born students from 75 countries.
Learn more about Madisons location in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia,
rigorous academic programs, and our affordable tuition and fees.
Admissions Process
International undergraduate applications are accepted on a rolling basis, or all year round!
See below for application requirements.
Please Note:
Graduate students should visit our Graduate School for application information.
U.S. citizens living abroad and students living in U.S. territories should follow the same
application process as domestic students.
Table of Contents
1 Admissions Process
a International Dates & Deadlines
b Application Guideline & Materials
c How to Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
2 Need to Improve English First?
3 Finances
a Tuition
b Financial Aid and Scholarships
4 Obtaining Transfer Credit
5 Cambridge International Program
6 More Resources
Fall
August December
Spring
January May
Summer
June July
Must be complete. Applicants still enrolled must also include grades for the most recent
term.
Excellent class rank and an academic background that shows a strong program of study.
Must be completed by the student's sponsor or financial guarantor and submitted with the
application materials.
This form must be completed by all freshmen applicants attending high school in the United
States and transfer students attending college in the U.S.
The Send TOEFL scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Services to
the Office of Admissions. Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing
form.
IELTS score of 6.5-7. Submitted scores must be directly from IELTS. Student copies will
not be accepted.
Authors: Jordan Beard, Chris Clark, and Jackie Brennan
For applicants who meet all other admission requirements but lack the necessary TOEFL
or IELTS score, the student may enroll in the English Language Transition Program.
For students whose academic qualifications meet the entry requirements, but whose
English is not yet proficient, it is possible to be admitted to JMU with enrollment and
Successful completion of our intensive English Language Transition Program.
If our English Language Transition Program is not a good fit, JMU also has a partnership
with Eastern Mennonite University, a smaller university located in the same city as JMU
(Harrisonburg, VA). EMUs Intensive English Program is another option for transitioning to
coursework at JMU.
Finances
Tuition
Tuition: $21,738 per year
Room and Board: $8,128 per year
Yearly Total: $31,539
Financial certification amount required for I-20: $34,000
For international applicants who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence
Scholarship decisions based on application for admission, transcripts and test scores
More Resources
Frequently asked questions about visas, travel requirements, working in the U.S., what
to bring to JMU, health insurance, questions about your spouse and more
Ask a JMU student! Find out what its really like to be an international student at JMU
from one of our current students