James Madison University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Tughral

My school is best known for most the amount of students joining the peace corps after graduating. We have a great number of students who care about helping those in need, especially people from third world countries. They also see it as a great opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience other cultures.

Jillian

My school is best known fo our Arts department. We thrive on excellence in the arts wether it be Visual or Performing. We are also highly acclaimed for our Nursing Program.

megan

food, friendliness, and happiness

Elle

James Madison University is best known for people who hold doors open. Not only a polite and kind gesture but it describes the kind of students that attend the university. The students, or "dukes," of James Madison University are friendly and outgoing. As you walk around campus you will run into people who are happy to meet new faces and students who will treat strangers as friends. I believe James Madison University is best known for the students who attend and the achievements they make during and after their years at Madison. Even if they include small acts of kindness.

Nora

For their great academics, and extracirricular activies

Hailey

One of the students dresses up as James Madison on a regular basis and comes to campus events and goes to the dining halls. Everyone likes to take pictures with her, and it's just a lot of fun.

Melissa

My favorite campus traditions are laying out on the Quad, going to football games, and participating in the arts. I love to just hang out with friends around campus.

Christopher

Depending on what aspect you're coming from, JMU is known for quite a bit. As of late, there was Springfest and major drinking. But, academically they are known for many of their undergraduate and graduate programs alike. They are also well known for their on campus food.

Mariah

James Madison University is best known for its outstanding business program. Also, this school is characterized by great dining hall food, new facilities, and weekend parties. There is a tremendous amount of school spirit where the campus literally goes purple and gold on the days of planned tours of prospective students and sports events.

Kelsea

JMU is best known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere as well as social events and opportunities to get involved.