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Personal InformationStudent IDeID Housing Mail: Name [First & LAST]

800 S. Main Street JMU Box # ____

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Communication

oIP- ISSS:

Tel: (540) 568-6119,

Fax: (540) 568-8080

CampusSims

Online/ internet options

Technology @ JMU MyMadison Canvas Computing Labs (21, 500, & 2x24) On Campus Network Connectivity Off Campus Network Connectivity Computing HelpDesk

Location: Student Success Center- 4th floor

Phone #: 568-3555E-mail: helpdesk@jmu.edu

JAC card (the JMU card)

Access Flex, Punch, Dining dollars… Meals

Residential PlansCommuter Plans

Payments

Housing

On-Campus Breaks

Off-Campus Off Campus Life Office UDAP

Money & Payments Tuition Deadline (Friday) Methods of payment:

Madison Money Manager- M3 & Installment planCredit Card, Electronic Check & online

Bank Account Social Security Number Student Employment Center:

Job Link: http://joblink.jmu.edu

School SuppliesComputer Purchase

BookstoreWalmart, Best Buy, online

Obtaining textbooksBookstore, OutpostFacebookOnline

Learning Centers LGBT & Ally Education Program Office of Disability University Health Center Community Service Learning Career & Academic Planning Counseling Center Computing Help Desk Office of the Registrar University Business Office

Student Success Center

Community Service Learning

Dux Center

Office of Student Activities &

Involvement

University Recreation Center (UREC)

Get Involved!

ISSS Programs

Conversation Partner

Program

LIFE Program

Global Connections

Advice from Seniors

Open Your Mind To New Possibilities"Take chances and do something different and unexpected. Don't be afraid to get involved!”

“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back” -Chinese proverb

Ask For Help"It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help - whether it be from a professor, a friend, or a staff member. I spent too much time trying to tough out situations that could have been easily solved had I not been to proud to ask for help.”

Take Academics Seriously"No matter how intelligent you are (or think you are), there's a subject out there that will humble you. Make sure you challenge yourself in your coursework, otherwise you're wasting your educational dollars.”

Get To Know Your Professors"The professors love when you seek them out for advice and help. It is part of the college learning process... They are much more helpful and friendly in a one-on-one setting."

When Picking A Major…"Don't choose a major just because you feel that you need one. Wait until you figure out what you want to do with your life.”

Join An Organization"I wish I had understood that getting involved in clubs, sports, volunteering or any other organizations REALLY helps your motivation. I found the more active I was, the happier and more complete I felt.”

Start Planning For Your Career"Sit down and think about exactly what you want to get out of college. Talk to professionals in the field you want work in. Ask them how they got there, where they see themselves down the road, what is a typical day like, etc. Find out what you plan to get out of your college experience.”

Other Thoughts…

"Don't feel obligated to go out to parties to meet people or to be cool. Take advantage of TDU and all on campus events. They are tons of fun!""Be courteous to your roommate no matter what situation you find yourselves in. It will make your year go much smoother."

The JMU Way

Hold the door Recycle Cheesy Thursday Carrier on Bleed Purple

BeingHealthy &

SafePresentation

JMU Campus SafetyEmergency (540) 568-6911 (JMU Police)

911 (Harrisonburg Emergency)

Campus Safety Escorts (540) 568-6913

Safe Rides (540) 568-7433 (Friday & Saturday 10pm-3am)

Emergency notification system Get emergency notifications to your phone through text messages or voice recording

Blue Lights

Laws and PoliciesJMU & Virginia Laws [Found in the JMU Student Handbook]

Individuals must be 21 years of age to buy, possess or drink alcoholic beverages.

Against the law: Drunkenness and/or possession of open containers

of alcohol in public area are prohibited. Driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated

You and your passengers must wear seatbelt at all times

Smoking in university buildings and residence courtyards is prohibited

Plagiarism- Using the computer to examine, modify or copy programs or data other than one’s own without proper authorizationhttp://www.jmu.edu/catalog

Health Center

Schedule an appointment (540) 568-6178 OR online There is a $25 fine for students who are late, do not

show, or do not provide at least one-hour cancellation notice

Bring your JACard and list of medicines you are currently taking

Health insurance is not accepted No fee to see doctor/nurse (except for: lab tests,

vaccines, injections) Pay with cash, check, FLEX, or

Discover/MasterCard/Visa credit card

UREC

UREC

Counseling

Make an appointment (540) 568-6552 or visit the Counseling Center (3rd floor SSC) At least 24 hours

advance notice if you need to cancel or reschedule

First appointment is 15-20 minutes.

https://youtu.be/GfCWUX9gnDc

For more information, visit www.jmu.edu/counselingctr

Living in a New PlacePresentati

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Q1. How can I get to know my roommate better?

A. Look through my roommate’s stuffB. Say “Hi” and “Bye” C. Ignore him/herD. Eat together, ask questions, find similar interests

D. Eat together, ask questions,find similar interests

Remember…

Talk to one

another face to face

Try to find

similarities between

one another

Do fun activities

together

Q2. What do I do when I have problems with my roommate?

A. Call my parents and ask them to solve the problemB. Talk with my roommateC. Talk with the resident advisor (RA) or leasing officeD. Yell at my roommate and expect him/her to move outE. Ignore him/her

If it fails or is going nowhere call the resident advisor (RA) or leasing office NEXT

B. Talk with my roommate FIRST!

Remember...

To avoid problems from the beginning, set DO’s & DON’TsTalk with your roommate and resident advisor (RA)/leasing officeGo over the Roommate Agreement

Let’s set rules so we don’t have any problems!

Yes, it’s very

important!

Q3. Can I live off-campus my sophomore year?

A. Yes

B. No

A. Yes

Visit their website: info.jmu.edu/ocl

And many more…

Q4. Can I stay in my dorm during breaks? (e.g. Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break)

A. Of course yesB. NoC. Maybe, if I am nice to my RA

B. No

What do I do during

long breaks?

Where can I go?

Q5. Is taxi the only way I can get to the airport?

A. YesB. NoC. Just don’t leave Harrisonburg

B. No

Valley Connector

Away Trip

(Nov. 20th & 21st)

Shuttle 1

Leaving JMU5:30am

Arriving IAD7:30am

Shuttle 2

Leaving JMU9:30am

Arriving IAD11:30am

Shuttle 3

Leaving JMU3pm

Dulles 5pm

$35 each way

Make your own trip

Pay over the phone

Return Trip

(Nov. 28th & 29th)

Shuttle 1

Leaving Dulles9:30am

Arriving JMU11:30am

Shuttle 2

Leaving Dulles2:30pm

Arriving JMU4:30pm

Shuttle 3

Leaving Dulles7:30pm

Arriving JMU9:30pm

Visit the website to book your seat or to view other shuttles: www.shenvalleycommuters.com

Thanksgiving Break Schedule:

• By Plane:• Shenandoah Valley Regional

Airport (SHD)• Dulles International Airport

(IAD)• Reagan National Airport

(DCA)

• Airport Shuttle Services:• Shenandoah Airport Shuttle

• By Bus or Train:• Amtrak• College Transit• Home Ride of Virginia

• By Car:• JMU Zimride• Zipcar

• Don’t forget to ask your friends and peers!

www.jmu.edu/transportation

Q6. I hate walking! What can I do to get from east campus to Memorial?

A. Just keep walkingB. Take the Inner Campus Shuttle (ICS) or use a bicycleC. Take a taxi. It won’t be too expensive. D. Call Thomas and ask him to give you a ride

B. Take the Inner Campus Shuttle (ICS) or a bicycle

Get online schedules here: www.harrisonburgva.gov/bus-service

Go online and use the Bus Finder www.jmu.edu/navigatejmu/busfinder/ to find which bus to take

Real-time transit information www.nextbus.com

Harrisonburg Department of

Public Transportation

(HDPT)

Bike Rental at UREC www.jmu.edu/recreation