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Other Benefits for JMU Employees

JMU Bookstore
The JMU Bookstore is your full service bookstore. From textbooks to computers, from t-shirts to coffee mugs, the JMU Bookstore has everything you need to succeed. Faculty and staff are eligible for 15% discount on their purchases (computer products excluded). Best Sellers are always 30% off. Don't see a book you need? We'll order it. Shop us 24/7 at the online JMU Bookstore.

We are located in the Godwin parking lot.

Computer Purchase Program
JMU's Computer Purchase Program offers complete selections of computer hardware and software to compliment your academic, professional and personal needs. The purpose of this website is to provide JMU faculty, staff and students looking to purchase computer products sufficient information to make the correct buying decision. We have a dedicated staff ready to answer your questions. Employees may obtain additional computer products information by contacting the JMU Bookstore at (540) 568-3989 or mailto:jmu_computers@jmu.edu.  

Bus Service
Harrisonburg Public Transit Service provides transportation within Harrisonburg City and on the JMU campus for university employees, free of charge. For bus routes and schedules contact

Off Campus Life at (540) 568-6071, visit Harrisonburg's Department of Transportation Service or call (540) 432-0492.

CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. CommonHealth offers:

- Quarterly programs
- On site health checks every two years
- Future Moms - prenatal program 1-800-828-5891
- Tobacco cessation program, Quit for Life, 1-866-Quit-4-Life
- Fitness center discounts
- The Compass, an online quarterly newsletter

At JMU, the agency coordinator is Tim Howley mailto:howley@jmu.edu or (540) 568-7895.

Credit Unions
The university offers two credit unions that you and your family members may join. Both are full-service financial institutions, offering a variety of competitive savings and loan products.

CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union (540) 432-0361
Virginia Credit Union  (800) 285-6609

Parking
The Parking Services program is under the direction of Business Services. Faculty and staff who park on university-owned or leased property are responsible for obtaining and displaying a valid JMU parking permit. For the latest information concerning employee vehicle registration, please refer to the Faculty/Staff sections on the Parking Services website or call (540) 568-3300 for assistance.

Training and Development
FREE personal and professional development opportunities right here in your own backyard! The university offers a variety of opportunities for training and professional development. The Training and Development (T&D) Department was established in 2004 to contribute to the university's mission by providing performance improvement opportunities for administrative and professional faculty, classified staff and wage employees. Since then, we have offered hundreds of programs with over 10,000 attendees. T&D focuses on "soft skills" which are those things that help each of us reach our own potential as well as work effectively with others. Visit the Training and Development website to learn more about their services and sessions.

Tuition Reimbursement JMU Policy 1401
The university offers reimbursement for classes unavailable at the university for full-time classified and faculty members only. Employees may use another institution to take classes for:

  • The use of new or modified equipment
  • Skill and knowledge required due to changes in current position
  • Advancement to position for which qualified applicants are not otherwise available

In addition, tuition costs for courses offered through the university Office of Continuing Education are covered under this tuition reimbursement policy. The tuition reimbursement request form is found at the bottom of the PDF version of Policy 1401.

Tuition Waiver JMU Policy 1402
The university offers a waiver of tuition (undergraduate and graduate) to its classified employees for academic credit courses offered at JMU each semester. Classified employees are eligible to apply for tuition waiver for courses that begin after the day of their six-month anniversary as long as they receive a rating of "contributor" on their six-month probationary performance evaluation. Books, application fees, special course or departmental fees and readmission fees are not covered. Applicants may have tuition waived for a maximum of two classes and one lab per semester. Employees must meet the university admissions requirements for a degree-seeking course at the time of application.

Tuition waiver request form

University Recreation Center (UREC)
JMU has excellent recreational facilities, which are available for use by university employees and family members. UREC aims to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and support services.  Facilities include an indoor pool, rock climbing wall, fitness rooms, racquetball courts and an indoor track. Contact University Recreation for hours of operation and information at (540) 568-8732 or visit the UREC website.

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