James Madison University Top Questions

A person who is not passionate about school spirit and supporting their school should not come to James Madison. James Madison is a family and a community in which everyone comes together and supports each other.

If you don't like walking around a lot, and up many hills, this is not the school for you. Also, you have to be very openminded and friendly to fit in here at James Madison.

people who don't like engaging with other people and the world

People who NEED an ethnically diverse student population in order to be happy. I did not realize how not diverse this school is until I got here. The university works really hard to appreciate and cultivate diversity but the truth is the school is full of primarily white females. It makes me sad sometimes because I came from a richly diverse high school. There is however, a lot of diversity in terms of thought, politics, religion, etc., just not a lot of ethnic/racial diversity.

Any person who thinks that only going to school to make money or keep their head down will never be able to take full advantage of what JMU has to offer them because if you are not willing to reach out, no one can catch you when you fall.

There is a place for all different personalities at James Madison University. However, the majority of the school is made up of outgoing and friendly people. If a person is not very friendly or lacks school spirit then they will most likely be turned off by the school.

Someone who is quiet and reserved, and plans on staying that way, should not attend JMU. Also, anyone who does not enjoy loud enthusiastic school spirit should not attend.

people who are introverted or people who don't like to be a part of a close knit society

Anyone can attend this school. There are different types of people here who somehow find a group of people that they fit in with.

Harrisonburg is a rural area, so someone who loves the city wouldn't really like it here. This is a very big campus, but at the same time our classes are usually on the smaller side, which gives a more intimate relationship with the teacher. Those who like working on their own and like a bigger class environment shouldn't attend this school.