Computing HelpDesk Hours:

Phone: 540-568-3555
Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
When the University is closed for inclement weather, the Computing HelpDesk is closed. Please check self-help for answers to many of your computing questions.

Exceptions:

Departmental Recommendations for incoming students

We’ve simplified the process of selecting the right computer for your major. Working with JMU Information Technology and the JMU Academic Departments we put together the following list of computer systems for each major. If you have additional questions about these recommendations, please contact the department directly.

	College of Arts and Letters Division of Communication, Information, and Media School of Media Arts and Design* School of Communication Studies School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication Division of International and Public Affairs International Affairs (a concentration within Political Science) Justice Studies Political Science Public Policy and Administration (a concentration within Political Science) Division of Liberal Arts English Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures History Philosophy and Religion Sociology and Anthropology	Dell Latitude E6400A, B, or C Dell Latitude E6500A, B, or C Dell Optiplex 760MT or USFF Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro Apple iMac *Macs are preferred for School of Media Arts and Design.
	College of Business* Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration Core Computer Information Systems and Management Science Economics Finance and Business Law Hospitality and Tourism Management International Business Management Marketing Quantitative Finance	Dell Latitude E6400A, B, or C Dell Latitude E6500A, B, or C Dell Optiplex 760MT or USFF *College of Business majors may use a Mac however some classes use software that only runs on Windows. Such software is available in JMU computing labs or use Windows on Mac emulation software.
	College of Education Early, Elementary, and Reading Education Exceptional Education Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education Military Science	Dell Latitude E6400A, B, or C Dell Latitude E6500A, B, or C Dell Optiplex 760MT or USFF Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro Apple iMac
	College of Integrated Science and Technology Athletic Training Communication Sciences and Disorders Computer Science Dietetics Engineering* Exercise Science and Leadership Geographic Science Health Sciences Integrated Science and Technology Kinesiology Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Psychology Public Health Education Social Work Sport Management Therapeutic Recreation	Dell Latitude E6400A, B, or C Dell Latitude E6500A, B, or C Dell Optiplex 760MT or USFF Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro Apple iMac *School Of Engineering - Dell Latitude E6400C Dell Latitude E6500C Apple MacBook Pro 15" or 17" Macs must be able to run Windows based software using BootCamp, Parallels, or Fusion
	College of Science and Mathematics Biology Chemistry Geology and Environmental Science Mathematics and Statistics Physics	Dell Latitude E6400B Dell Optiplex 760MT Apple MacBook Apple iMac 20"
	College of Visual and Performing Arts Art and Art History Music Theatre and Dance	Dell Latitude E6400A, B, or C Dell Latitude E6500A, B, or C Dell Optiplex 760MT or USFF Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro Apple iMac