Description
James Madison University
James Madison University
Features
James Madison University (JMU) expands the world's knowledge through innovative and cutting-edge research, widely available to its undergraduates. JMU explores new worlds through global-centric perspectives and study abroad programs. It devises new ways to generate prosperity.
With the mentoring of faculty whose first love is teaching, JMU helps students fulfill their destinies. JMU offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.
The Basics
| Setting | The university is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, with the campus quadrangle located on South Main Street. |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Host family or apartment |
| School Website | http://www.jmu.edu/ |
| State | Virginia |
| Nearest City | Harrisonburg |
| Year Founded | 1908 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall/ Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate and graduate programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 22,000 students |
| International Students | 2% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Map |
Academic Programs:
Academic Divisions: College of Arts and Letters; College of Business; College of Education; College of Integrated Science and Technology; College of Science and Mathematics; College of Visual and Performing Arts; The Graduate School.
http://www.jmu.edu/jmuweb/academics/programs.shtml
Campus:
Computer lab, fitness center, gymnastics room, swimming pool, tennis court, baseball stadium, softball field, turf & track, roller hockey rink etc.
Students Life:
JMU provides different programs for clubs and organizations, such as Yoga class, Group Fitness Class, Massage Workshop and Stress Management etc.
http://www.jmu.edu/recreation/Programs/GroupFitness/Programs.html