You can pay your JMU admission deposit for 2026 by logging into MyMadison with your student credentials. Parents without an account can use the Guest Center instead—just enter the student’s JMU ID and last name.
What's Happening
You must pay a $400 non-refundable deposit by the deadline in your admission letter to keep your spot in the incoming class.
JMU won’t hold your place forever. They’ll cancel your admission if you miss the deadline, which is usually May 1. According to the JMU Admissions Office, late payments can lead to rescinded offers—so don’t wait until the last minute.
How to Pay Your Deposit (Step-by-Step)
Log in to MyMadison, go to Student Center > Finances > Admission Deposit, and pay the $400 fee.
- Sign in: Head to MyMadison and log in with your JMU eID and password.
- Find the deposit section: From your dashboard, click Student Center, then Finances, then Admission Deposit.
- Enter your card info: Pick Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Type in your card number, billing address, and confirm the $400 amount.
- Submit and save: Hit Submit Payment. Print or save the confirmation—you’ll need it later.
- Double-check: Log back in within a day to make sure the deposit shows up under Finances > Account Activity.
Still Having Trouble?
Parents without MyMadison access can pay through the Guest Center, mail a check, or visit the Bursar’s Office in person.
- Guest payment: No MyMadison account? Use the Guest Center at https://www.mymadison.jmu.edu/guest. Enter the student’s JMU ID, last name, and DOB, then select “Make a Deposit.”
- Mail a check: Grab the Admission Deposit Form from JMU Card Services. Mail it with a check or money order to JMU Bursar’s Office, MSC 3517, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Don’t forget to include a copy of your admission letter.
- Pay in person: Swing by the Bursar’s Office in Warren Hall, Room 101, during business hours. They take cash, checks, and cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Bring your JMU ID just in case.
Don’t Let This Slip Through the Cracks
Set a reminder for May 1, verify your address, check for holds, and keep your payment confirmation.
- Mark your calendar: The deposit deadline is usually May 1. Miss it, and you might lose your spot.
- Update your address: Make sure your permanent and local addresses in MyMadison are correct—otherwise, you could miss important mail.
- Look for holds: Check MyMadison 48 hours after paying to ensure no enrollment holds pop up under Finances > Holds.
- Save your receipt: Keep that confirmation email or PDF until the deposit shows up on your account statement. (Trust me, you’ll want proof.)
Stuck? Call the JMU Admissions Office at (540) 568-5681 or the Bursar’s Office at (540) 568-6505. They’re there to help—don’t hesitate to reach out.
