International Study Center

James Madison University students studying together

Term dates

When can you join us at JMU?

Dates below are displayed in the Day/Month/Year format.

International Year 1 Semester

August 2026

StartFinish
Semester 125/8/202610/12/2026

January 2027

StartFinish
Semester 118/1/202712/5/2027

August 2027

StartFinish
Semester 124/8/202716/12/2027

International Year 2 Semester

May 2026

StartFinish
Semester 121/5/202613/8/2026
Semester 225/8/202617/12/2026

August 2026

StartFinish
Semester 125/8/202610/12/2026
Semester 218/1/202712/5/2027

January 2027

StartFinish
Semester 118/1/202712/5/2027
Semester 223/5/202723/8/2027

May 2027

StartFinish
Semester 123/5/202723/8/2027
Semester 224/8/202716/12/2027

August 2027

StartFinish
Semester 124/8/202716/12/2027
Semester 217/1/20289/5/2028

International Year 3 Semester

May 2026

StartFinish
Semester 121/5/202613/8/2026
Semester 225/8/202617/12/2026
Semester 318/1/202712/5/2027

August 2026

StartFinish
Semester 125/8/202610/12/2026
Semester 218/1/202712/5/2027
Semester 323/5/202723/8/2027

January 2027

StartFinish
Semester 118/1/202712/5/2027
Semester 223/5/202723/8/2027
Semester 324/8/202716/12/2027

May 2027

StartFinish
Semester 123/5/202723/8/2027
Semester 224/8/202716/12/2027
Semester 317/1/20289/5/2028

August 2027

StartFinish
Semester 124/8/202716/12/2027
Semester 217/1/20289/5/2028
Semester 316/5/202817/8/2028
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Entry requirements

Find out what grades you need in order to join us at the International Study Center, for either our International Year or direct admission to the University. 

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Fees

There are different fees with studying at James Madison University and the International Study Center. Discover what the associated costs are and prepare to join us.

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Have questions? Check out our FAQ page to find out more about studying with us or contact us if you don’t find your answer.

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Our student enrollment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We can’t wait to meet you.