James Madison University

100/ 100

James Madison University (also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. The university is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Conference: Sun Belt Conference

Score Breakdown

25/25

Nondiscrimination Policy

15/15

Trans Inclusion Policy

15/15

Sexual Harassment Policy

10/10

Fan Code of Conduct

15/15

Annual Partnership / Collaboration

10/10

LGBTQ Educational Resources

5/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff

5/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes


Date of Last Audit

October, 2023

Site Last Updated

January, 2024

  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Trans Inclusion Policy
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Fan Code of Conduct
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Annual Partnership / Collaboration
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their LGBTQ Educational Resources
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff
  • Learn how James Madison University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes

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