Orientation Reservation & Declaring a Major COMPLETE BY MAY 29 Orientation is a one-day program where you will learn about academics at JMU, student expectations and campus resources, and engage with your Orientation Peer Adviser and other new students. Summer Orientation is available both on campus and virtually though we recommend attending on campus. This step must be completed to be able to enroll in fall classes. You will receive an email once the step is submitted fully as well as an event reminder a few days prior to your reserved day. If you cannot attend any dates, please be sure to select Unable to Attend within the reservation. ◆ On Campus | 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Students, Families & Supporters Dates - June 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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You will choose an available date based on your availability. Date options are first-come, first-reserved. We encourage you to complete your steps as soon as possible to have access to your preferred date. Families and supporters will have their own schedule to attend separate sessions about services and resources to best support you. Invite up to two guests to attend and register them in this step. Provide your guest’s email address when you register them, so they receive event registration details. ◆ Virtual: July 17 | 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. est | Students only If you are unable to join us on campus, be sure to select the virtual session on July 17 when making your reservation. You will receive an email to your Dukes account with your personalized link to join live sessions. Make sure your camera, microphone and speakers are in good working order so you are ready to engage with each session. Accommodations If you or your guest(s) need accommodations during your Orientation day, please submit your request in the Accommodations section when you complete your reservation. Accommodations may be provided for individuals needing language interpretation (including American Sign Lan- guage) and/or assistance for limited mobility, hearing difficulties, and impaired vision. Submit requests for accommodations at least 10 business days before your reserved date. You will receive a confirmation email once it has been received. Orientation and Transition Fee All new students are charged $200, regardless of attendance at Orientation. This fee covers your Orientation day, Weeks of Welcome and other first-year programs. You don’t have to pay the Orientation and Transition fee now, but if you have an installment payment plan, make sure your budget includes this fee.
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Orientation schedules, hotel accommodations, parking and additional resources for the transition.
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