james madison university offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student. established march 14, 1908, jmu has been a coeducational institution since 1966. james madison university combines the best of research-based universities and small liberal arts institutions. professors include undergraduates in research opportunities. they care about students’ well-being beyond the classroom. after graduation, students are welcomed to a prestigious network of 120,000 dukes who are passionate about james madison university and who help each other succeed. we are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.