B.S., B.A. or B.I.S.

Adult Degree Program

Offered by: James Madison University
Type: Bachelor's
Format: Online (asynchronous)

About the Program

A university education is about learning to ask and answer complex questions. The JMU Adult Degree Program (ADP) allows highly motivated and self-directed students to pursue the questions about which they are most passionate. ADP students epitomize the intentional intellectual engagement at the core of a great liberal education: focused, rigorous, disciplinary learning, even when integrating multiple disciplines.

ADP is not a means to vocational or applied versions of existing degrees; nor does it provide a secondary alternative to (or a “light” version of) existing majors. It is, instead, a place for students 22 and older to complete their bachelor’s degree. It is a place for intellectually curious, reflective, and self-directed students who embrace learning for its own sake. This program is not a place to just “get a degree;” this is a place to pursue deep learning.

Student Support

We know the path to higher education can be daunting, which is why we’re here to help.

As a student of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, you will have access to:

  • Library collections and services
  • Student Success Center
  • Career Center
  • Computer lab and student lounge
  • Cafe serving breakfast and lunch
  • Free parking with a student parking pass

Learn more about student support resources available to JMU students.

Visit the program page for more information.