New Program will Enhance Student Access, Affordability

Description

A joint program announced today by Blue Ridge Community College and James Madison University will open new doors for students. The Bridge to Madison transfer program, one of only a few similar programs in Virginia, provides academic and social support to help students gain admittance to and succeed at JMU.

Under the agreement, students who applied to JMU but have not been accepted through the regular admissions process can be considered for selection into the program. These students will be able to live on the university campus while taking their first year of college coursework at Blue Ridge Community College. The arrangement lowers costs for program students and provides academic support from both institutions. Students successfully completing the program will be able to attend JMU full time their sophomore year.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/news/2021/07/26-bridgestomadison.shtml?fbclid=IwAR1liA_M9-rgFKW0nJ1ldpVDQGBo2K-vcgtxpT1anJTd6JZuhSxTigUQWh0

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students

Scope

JMU Campus Scope, Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

Summer 2021

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Engagement Attributes

JMU Specific

Type of Partner

Colleges and Universities

Zip Code/Location

22807

Community Partner Name

Blue Ridge Community College

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program