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Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS)
Adult Degree Program




The Adult Degree Program, through James Madison University (JMU), provides adult students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS), with an emphasis in Social Sciences.

Students work with ADP staff, academic advisors, and other JMU faculty to incorporate JMU's general education requirements into their curriculum.

ADP students will have access to a variety of support services in all areas of academic and career planning to help them achieve their educational and career goals.



Earn Credit Non-Tradionally

Keep in mind that ADP offers various non-traditional ways to earn academic credit, such as prior learning assessments, CLEP exams, independent studies, and military service!




To enter the BIS Adult Degree Program, candidates should be/must have:

  • At least 25 years of age
  • A three-year lapse in university/college enrollment
  • 30 transferable credit hours
  • A "C" or better overall grade point average
  • Transcripts can be submitted at any time for evaluation
To apply for a Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree in the Adult Degree Program, or if you have questions, visit www.jmu.edu/adultdegree, or contact Pamela Brown brownpg@jmu.edu or Carol Fleming fleminca@jmu.edu.


For more information:

    Adult Degree Program
    MSC 6913
    395 South High Street
    Harrisonburg, VA  22807
    Phone:  (540) 568-6824
    Contact: Pamela Brown
    Phone:  (540) 568-6824
    OR
    Carol Ann Fleming
    Phone:  (540) 568-8987



   $292.00  per credit hour  In-state
   $848.00  per credit hour  Out-of-state


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