The College of Visual and Performing Arts is bursting with creativity. It celebrates the values of artistic expression and the nature and diversity of human experience. The College provides a stimulating environment in which you can create, perform, interpret, research, teach and think critically about the arts.
You can choose a program from a wide variety of options, from Industrial Design to Ballroom Dance, and from Piano to Theatre Education. Learn more about the options available.
The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts serves as a support space and performance venue for the School of Music. Featuring 5 remarkable venues, the Forbes Center hosts dance, theatre and music performances by critically acclaimed guest artists as well as James Madison University faculty members, students and alumni.
If you want to know more about the benefits of living on campus in college, watch this video. Former ISC student, Eliza, explains what it’s like in her residence, Madison International, which is a selective hall bringing together domestic and international students.
"I fell in love with the magnificent architecture, the beautiful quad, the breathtaking sunset and the delicious food at JMU. The campus is filled with enthusiasm and lots of fun!”
Neena, from Vietnam and Russia. Studying Business.
