Program Overview

Introduction to the Adult Degree Program

The Adult Degree Program is offered by JMU's School of Professional & Continuing Education, inviting former JMU students to complete their degree.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Adult Degree Program, students must meet the following criteria:

• They are an undergraduate student.
• They have at least one graded (including withdrawals) semester at JMU.
• They left JMU in good academic standing and with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Fewer than two years have passed since their last graded (including withdrawals) semester.

Re-Entry Application

Students who meet the eligibility criteria may submit an Intent to Re-Enroll form. However, if they:

• Left JMU on academic suspension or their cumulative GPA was below 2.0.
• Have had more than two years pass since their last graded (including withdrawals) semester. They will need to contact the office to determine if they are eligible to submit a Re-Entry Application.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the Adult Degree Program are as follows:

• Fall I: July 1
• Fall II: September 1
• Spring I: November 1
• Spring II: February 1
• Summer: April 1

Program Details

The Adult Degree Program offers various course tracks, including:

• Healthcare Leadership
• Business & Information Technology
• Human Resource Development & Management
• Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
• Professional Workplace Communication
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Special Education
• Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Additional Information

Prospective students can find more information on how to apply, reasons to return to college, and available scholarships. Current students can access student information, resources, and the student gateway.