The Geology at James Madison University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Harrisonburg , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 23, 2026.

About Bachelor of Geology

Geology is the scientific study of the processes, composition and history of terrestrial planets.

The field has a broad variety of applications, from geographic information systems to environmental science to the examination of other planetary bodies. At JMU, we urge students to go beyond the classroom and into the real world to explore their scientific interests. Whether our students are interested in local projects in the Shenandoah Valley or international projects in locations like Ireland, our faculty strive to engage majors in field-based research. Because our geology department consists entirely of undergraduate students, our majors receive more individualized instruction from our professionally recognized faculty. We also have a research requirement for majors, which means our students are prepared for their future career goals and also often emerge from our program with professional publications and presentation experience. Our majors are more than just students–they are scientists.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geology at James Madison University

Entry Requirements

In the Jordanian system: a minimum average of 70 on the 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. If your high school uses a different grading scale, please contact us.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact us to explain your situation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 81

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Geology

ºGeologist
ºGeochemist
ºMineralogist
ºSoil

Watershed Resouces Assistant at Stewards Individual Placement Program
USFS Streamflow Permanence Research Opportunity at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Signs & Graffiti Fellow - Joshua Tree National Park at American Conservation Experience
USGS Fellowship on Climate Change and Wildlife Action Plans - Translational Science at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Geologist Resource Assistant at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Capitol Reef National Park at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Chiricahua National Monument at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador-Zion National Park at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Joshua Tree National Park at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Channel Islands National Park at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve - Administrative Internship at Northwest Youth Corps

Watershed Resouces Assistant at Stewards Individual Placement Program

Geologist Resource Assistant at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Community Volunteer Ambassador – Lassen Volcanic National Park at Stewards Individual Placement Program
Global Compliance Intern | September to December at STERIS
Global Compliance Intern (36527) at STERIS

Organic Agriculture Internship at Big Island Farms
USDA-ARS Biological Science & Soils Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Remote Sensing at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Watershed Resouces Assistant at Stewards Individual Placement Program
USDA-ARS SCINet/AI-COE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bridging Local Measurements to Management Scales Using Machine Learning at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
USDA-ARS SCINet/AI-COE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food Security Agency in Alaska at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Metabolomics Postdoctoral Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
USDA-ARS Research Fellowship in Plant-Microbe Interactions (CERCA) at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
EPA Fellowship in Ocean and Coastal Research and Management at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Plant Microbe Soil Interactions Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
EPA Fellowship for Assessing the Metabolomic Perturbations of Pesticides and High Priority Contaminants in Various Species at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
USDA-ARS Postgraduate Research Opportunity in Soil Sciences at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Construction Management Intern at Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.
Construction Management Intern at Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.
EPA Groundwater Nitrate Soil Health Practices Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Soil Science for Continental-Scale Soil Health Interpretation at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
USDA-ARS High Performance Computing and Prediction of Geospatial Dynamics Fellowship at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Grapevine Physiology at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

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Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

There are two freshman application options to choose from and you only need to submit one. We have no preference between the two application platforms.

We recommend selecting the option that best complements your college search and application process. If you're unsure which to select

Transfer applicants use the ApplyWeb Application. Due to technical difficulties JMU does not accept the Common App for transfer appplicants.