Varner House/Quad/ Wilson Hall

Bluestone Dr./Across from Forbes Center

Miller Hall/Student Success Center

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Take the Shuttle!Open House shuttles will run throughout campus until 12:30 p.m. Look for the “Open House Shuttle” sign. See your campus map for shuttle stop locations indicated by the numbered stop sign icons and look for the large purple balloons at each stop. Shuttles will run to and from the parking lots until 1:30 p.m.

Festival Conference and Student Center

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Admissions Information Session8:30 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.

General Education is our core academic program and is required of all students regardless of major. Many of your AP, IB or Dual Enrollment credits will apply to these classes. Come hear how those credits are applied to JMU’s curricular requirements and learn more about our award-winning General Education program.

AP/IB/Dual Enrollment and General Education at JMU8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Designed primarily for those students and families who are not familiar with the JMU admissions process and/or have not visited James Madison University before.

This is a 30-minute session that includes a brief overview of the JMU admissions process followed by a Q&A with Office of Admissions staff and students.

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SHUTTLE STOPS: *See Open House map

Key highlights include: • College academic fairs, information sessions and interactive opportunities from 9 a.m. to noon • Open Houses at the JMU X-Labs, the University Recreation Center and the Honors College • The University Services & Student Organizations Fair

If you have questions about the day or what JMU has to offer you, feel free to ask any of our staff and students located all around campus. Have a great day!

Choose your own adventure!Welcome to James Madison University! Take some time to look over all the events of the day, and plan out your time here on campus.

College of Arts & LettersAcademic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)

EnglishForeign Languages, Literatures, & CulturesHistoryJustice Studies Crime and Criminology; Global Justice; Social Justice

Philosophy/Religion

Political Science Political Science; International Affairs; Public Policy and Administration Information Sessions at 10 & 11 a.m.

Sociology/Anthropology

School of Communication Studies Conflict Analysis and Intervention; Cultural Communication; Health Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Organizational Communication; Advocacy Studies; Public Relations

School of Media Arts & Design Interactive Design; Creative Advertising; Digital Video & Cinema; Journalism Information Sessions at 10 & 11 a.m.

School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication Technical and Scientific Communication; Writing and Rhetoric Information Sessions at 10 & 11 a.m.

College Overview Sessions Accounting

Computer Information Systems Economics

Finance International BusinessManagementMarketing

College of BusinessAcademic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)Attend 1, 2, or 3 sessions

College Overview Sessions at 9 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10 a.m. Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship will present at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Transfer Student Advising from 10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

College of EducationAcademic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)

Elementary Education PreK-Sixth grade Inclusive Early Childhood Birth – Age 5 Special Education andPreK-Third grade

K-12 Special Education

Middle Education Sixth through Eighth grade Secondary Education Sixth through 12th grade

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Grades K-12

Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Hospitality Management* *Tours of the Hospitality Culinary Lab will follow information sessions. Sport and Recreation Management

Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & RecreationManagement

Pre-Professional Health Advising

Pre-professional health (PPH) advising provides aspiring health professionals with the information, advising, and application support necessary to engage in career exploration, achieve excellence in core competencies, and prepare for admission to health professions schools. PPH students concurrently complete an undergraduate degree and major program of their choice.

Pre-Dentistry; Pre-Medicine; Pre-Optometry; Pre-Physical Therapy; Pre-Pharmacy; Pre-Veterinary Medicine; Pre-Physician Assistant; Pre-Occupational Therapy

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8:30 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Overview with Q&A (40 min)10 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Student Panel (30 min)11 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Overview (20 min)

College of Health &Behavioral Studies

College of IntegratedScience & Engineering

College of Science & Mathematics

Academic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)Between 9 a.m. and noon, individual departments and student organizations will be hosting tables and open labs for prospective students and families to learn more about all the opportunities available in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.

Academic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)*Additional programming may be available; check with individual academic departments.

Academic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)*Additional programming may be available; check with individual academic departments.

Communication Sciences & DisordersHealth Sciences

NursingPsychologySocial WorkPre-Professional Health**See page 2

Computer ScienceEngineeringGeographic Science Applied Geographic Information Science; Environment, Conservation, Sustainability, and Development

Integrated Science and Technology Applied Biotechnology; Energy; Production Systems; Environment; Information and Knowledge Management; Telecommunications, Networking, and Security

Intelligence Analysis Supporting better decision making in a wide variety of fields.

Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Major-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

AstronomyBiochemistryBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryEarth Science

Environmental Programs GeologyMathematicsPhysicsStatisticsPre-Professional Health* See page 2

College of Visual & Performing ArtsAcademic Fair (9 a.m. – Noon)School of Music & School of Theatre and Dance located in Forbes Center, second floor lobby. School of Art, Design and Art History located in Duke Hall Atrium.

School of Art, Design and Art History* Art Education; Art History; Architectural Design; Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Studio Art

School of Music* Music; Music Education School of Theatre and Dance* Dance; Musical Theatre; Theatre

School-specific Information Sessions at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Also Provided:Tours of Wayland Hall Arts Learning Community at noon & 1 p.m.

Honors College(9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Honors College students:• Work together across academic disciplines.• Work in an environment that moves them to

higher levels of success.• Experience authentic faculty mentorship• Foster ideas that will enrich the entire

campus community.• Develop real-world strengths in leadership,

global studies, service, research, and creative expression.

*Tours of facilities will follow information sessions

10 a.m. - Q & A Panel

11 a.m. Q & A Panel

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. HonorsCollege Open House

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8:30 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Overview with Q&A (40 min)10 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Student Panel (30 min)11 a.m. Pre-Professional Health Overview (20 min)

Learn more about the JMU Honors College:

Health Professions• Dietetics • Health Services Administration • Occupational Therapy (Graduate Program)• Athletic Training (Graduate Program)• Physicians Assistant (Graduate Program)

Kinesiology• Kinesiology• Exercise Science • Physical & Health Education

Campus ToursEast Campus Tours Offered continuously from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and from11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Leave from the lower level of Festival.

West Campus Tours Offered continuously from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Leave from the Burruss Fountain.

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts Tours Tours leave from the Forbes Center lobby at 9:55 a.m., 10:55 a.m., and 11:55 a.m.

EAST CAMPUS DININGEast Campus Dining Hall 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Festival Noon – 7:30 p.m.Jemmy’s Corner Market 1 p.m. – midnightRose Library Starbucks Noon - 5 p.m.

JMU X-Labs: Real problems. Real skills. Real impact.

Dining Halls on campusSee the campus map for locations

10 a.m. - NoonJMU X-Labs is designed to teach innovation with intention. Its programming challenges students to take ownership of their education, pivot creatively, and confidently tackle problems. The “X” in JMU X-Labs represents the variable of discipline - any and every major is welcome. Come learn more about our academic classes, Pop-Ups, Open Lab hours, and events!

NORTH CAMPUS DINING Dunkin’ Donuts (in Student Success Center) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

University Services & Student Organization FairCome explore the opportunities you will have to be involved as a student at JMU, and learn more about services available to you during your time here. The fair will feature university offices, student clubs & organizations that encourage success, involvement, and leadership for all JMU students. Come interact with student leaders, faculty and staff who are dedicated to enriching the life of students through learning outside of the traditional classroom.

WEST CAMPUS DININGD-Hall (2nd Floor) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.Chick-Fil-A (in D-Hall) 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Market 64 (in D-Hall) 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Steak ‘N Shake (in D-Hall) 11 a.m. - midnightCarrier Library Starbucks Noon – 6 p.m.

A Special Welcome Gift For Open House AttendeesReceive 20% off a single apparel or gift item*

By providing your e-mail address, we’ll keep you up-to-date on products and services from the bookstore. *Valid 11/09/2019 only. May not be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store and on select items only. Limit one coupon per customer. Excludes textbooks, gift card, diploma frames, previous and online purchases, calculators, computer supplies/hardware/software, and professional reference. Void if copied, transferred, and where prohibited by law. See store for details.

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Visit the BookstoreOpen Today 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Study Abroad Programs9 a.m. & 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Come at any one of these three times to learn about all the interesting and unique study abroad options available to JMU students. Both semester long and short-term programs are available to all students as early as their first semester at JMU!

University Recreation Center Open HouseFeaturing Sport Clubs & Adventure11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Group tours will leave the University Recreation Center (UREC) Welcome Center at 11:30 a.m, 11:40 a.m, 11:50 a.m, and noon. Visitors are also welcome to take a self-guided tour anytime UREC is open, from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Interested in joining a Sport Club at JMU? Come speak with Sport Club team members and administrators to learn more getting involved with the 50+ student-run clubs at JMU.

The UREC Adventure Center will be open for families to boulder/climb our rock walls and learn about the wide variety of adventure trips we send out each year in the Shenandoah Valley.

Questions for a Counselor10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come meet with an Admissions Counselor for a 10-minute individual session to answer your questions about admissions at JMU. Counselors will answer questions about the application process, admissions criteria and specialized opportunities at the University. Please note that this Q&A session is merely for your information, as JMU does not use an interview as part of our admissions process.