Future Students
Will JMC help you meet your goals?
The students and faculty at James Madison College share a common goal of addressing and examining the major political, legal, social and economic issues affecting our world. Each major within the college allows students to examine a unique aspect of public affairs while developing strong communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Graduates of James Madison College go on to careers in government, politics, business, education and human services, as well as continue their education at top graduate and law schools. We invite you to explore what James Madison College has to offer you!
- Curious about JMC's four unique majors and academic pathways? Learn more about the college's majors and minors.
- As a residential college, JMC offers a vibrant living-learning community. Read more about the residential college experience.
- Experiential Learning is an integral part of the Madison education. By engaging in internships, students gain firsthand experience that can then be applied to their academic interests.
- James Madison is a leader in study abroad programs. Find more information about Madison's Education Abroad experiences.
- Madison students possess diverse academic interests that translate to several different career paths post-graduation.
- More than half of Madison graduates secure full-time employment within six months of graduation.
- James Madison College offers exceptional pre-law and graduate study preparation. Approximately 12% of Madison graduates pursue law school within six months of graduation, and another 12% matriculate to other graduate programs.
- Madison alumni have been accepted to some of the most prestigious law programs in the nation, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Columbia University, the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago. Common graduate programs our alumni pursue include business, economics, public health, international relations, sociology, Russian literature, urban affairs, resource development and journalism.
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