Overview
Lansing-area students interested in future careers in international relations and public affairs are invited to participate in the Pre-Residential Immersive Madison Experience (PRIME) Leadership Program, hosted annually during Ingham County's Spring Break.
Led by JMC's Office of Outreach & Recruitment, PRIME allows Ingham County high school students to learn more about the academic and professional opportunities that exist at James Madison College. The program encourages participants to consider future careers in public policy, law, political science, government and international affairs.
Leadership Academy
The PRIME Leadership Academy is an alternative spring break program hosted at JMC during Ingham County's Spring Break.
During the week-long Leadership Academy, students will:
- Attend mock JMC classes with Madison faculty members;
- Learn more about JMC’s majors;
- Tour MSU campus;
- Connect with faculty, staff, and students;
- Participate in a variety of educational activities;
- Learn more about scholarship opportunities to attend MSU and JMC.
The Spring 2026 Leadership Academy has ended. Share your information via Qualtrics to join the mailing list and receive application information for the Spring 2027 Leadership Academy when it's available.
PRIME News
JMC program bridges the gap with Lansing students (JMC News, Nov. 7, 2024)
View photos from the March 2024 Leadership Academy (Instagram, April 7, 2024)
Contact
Interested in learning more about PRIME? Contact Outreach Specialist Jahshua Smith at smithjah@msu.edu.