James Madison University is a public coeducational research university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. The University was founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. It had four names but it is the only university in America named for James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and fourth president of the United States.

James Madison University is a comprehensive university that is part of the statewide system of public higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia that offers programs on the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.

University is a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

JMU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor’s, master’s, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Psychology degrees.

JMUonline is the gateway to distance learning programs and online courses offered by James Madison University and serves as a single point of access to the distance learning resources, services, and support for JMU faculty and students.

The University also assists students with identifying and obtaining resources to finance higher education. It delivers funds in a timely and equitable manner.