Hello from the James Madison College Advising Team,

As the Spring Semester begins to wrap up, we want to remind you of resources available to your student heading into summer and share a few recent highlights that celebrate a successful year at JMC.

JMC advisors are available throughout the summer. If your student has questions about fall courses, degree requirements, adding or changing a major, or anything else, they can find out how to connect with us through JMC’s academic advising webpage.

If your student needs additional support in these last few weeks of the Spring Semester, you can find a collection of helpful resources on our website.

It's been a pleasure working with your student this year.

Jeff, Karissa, Emelia, Kristie, Abubakar, Lauren, Jahshua and Lindsay
James Madison College Academic Advising Team

2025-26 Highlights from JMC

• Career placement data for JMC’s Class of 2025 is in! Within six months of graduation:

  • 94% of graduates are employed full- or part-time, continuing their education or involved in outcomes that include the military or service organizations.

  • Of those continuing their education, 59% are pursuing Law (JD).

  • 96% of the Class of 2025 completed internships during their time at JMC.

• The college launched a new major for students interested in becoming teachers this year. The Public Affairs for Secondary Educators (PASE) major Madison allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree and Michigan teaching certification in four years.

• JMC student Ashlin Stover was named MSU’s first recipient of the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service this year. She was one of several Madison students recognized in national and international award competitions.

• JMC’s Career Services and Field Experience Offices are getting ready for the Spring Career Exposure Program in Detroit in May. It’s the second part of an expanded approach to career exposure at the college, which allows Madison students to explore a variety of career paths accessible to public affairs graduates.

• The college is preparing to welcome its first cohorts of high school students and teachers to the JMC Academy for Civic Education this summer. Funded by a $1.3 million grant, JMC-ACE will offer intensive seminars built around foundational American texts.

Upcoming Events

Annual JMC Gala: JMC Student Senate will host its Annual Gala at The Graduate Hotel in East Lansing on Friday, April 11. Current students, faculty and staff, and alumni gather to celebrate the strength of the JMC community and wrap up the year.

2026 JMC Research Showcase: On April 24, Madison students will present their research and creative activity during the JMC Research Showcase.

Spring Commencement Ceremony: We look forward to celebrating JMC’s Class of 2026 during our Spring Commencement Ceremony at the Wharton Center on May 2. United States Magistrate Judge (and JMC alum!) Jeffrey Cummings will serve as JMC’s commencement speaker. Sam Wright will address fellow graduates as the student commencement speaker.