Being Successful @ JMU



Roommate Relations - Thursday, August 30 @ 7 p.m.

This session will provide ideas and strategies for maintaining a successful roommate relationship whether you live on or off campus and provide tips for having a successful on-campus living experience.

Presenter:   Pam Steele, Office of Residence Life (ORL)
Location:  Wilson Hall 306 

 

Set Your Academic Plan for Success - Thursday, September 6 @ 7 p.m.

Navigating your academic plan for success will require more than just showing up to class.  Learn how to read and understand your syllabus, make the most of your professors’ and advisors’ office hours, maximize your knowledge of JMU’s grading system and much more.

Presenter: Heather Patterson, Career & Academic Planning
JoAnn Benjamin, University Advising
Location:  Wilson Hall 306

 

Communicating at JMU - Tuesday, September 11 @ 7 p.m.

This session will address US expectations for when, why, and how to communicate in-person and via email with faculty, student services, and other JMU students.

Presenter:   Kristen Shrewsbury, English Language Learner Services (ELLS)
Location:  Location: HHS 1202


What are you doing this weekend? Part I - Thursday, September 13 @ 7 p.m.

Join us to play the “Party Game” to learn more about partying at JMU!

Presenters:   Thomas Lavenir, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Jonathan Kratz, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Location: Wilson Hall 306

 

Library Research @ JMU - Tuesday, September 18 @ 7 p.m.

Librarian Kelly Giles will explain the JMU Libraries system and how to find the best books, articles, and databases for your research.

Presenter:  Kelly Giles, Librarian
Location:  Rose Library Room 3313

 

Campus Involvement:  More Than Just Fun - Thursday, September 20 @ 7 p.m.

Discover from our expert student panelists the values and benefits of campus involvement.

Presenters:   Thomas Lavenir, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Jonathan Kratz, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Location: Wilson Hall 306

 

Strategies for Time Management - Tuesday, October 2 @ 7 p.m.

Feeling overwhelmed with your classes and all of your reading assignments?  Learn different study and reading methods that will make your life easier in completing your homework!

Presenter:  Learning Strategies Instruction (LSI)
Location:  HHS 1202

 

What are you doing this weekend? Part II - Thursday, October 4 @ 7 p.m.

Come learn from our student panelists everything you wanted to know about dating on campus.

Presenters:   Thomas Lavenir, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Jonathan Kratz, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Location: Wilson Hall 306

 

The honeymoon’s over… Now what? - Tuesday, October 9th @ 7 p.m.

Excitement wears off as reality is setting in.  How are you adjusting to this new life?  Come over and let’s talk about it!

Presenter:  Dr. Rachel Friendly, Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC)
Location:  HHS 1202

 

Off-Campus Apartment Search - Thursday, October 11th @ 7 p.m.

Will you be living off-campus next year? What should you take into consideration? What does it mean to sign a lease? Find out everything that you should take into consideration when looking for an off campus apt. from beginning to end.

Presenter:  Off Campus Living (OCL)
Location:  Wilson 306

 

Registration 101 - Thursday, October 18th @ 7 p.m.

You can begin registering for spring classes starting October 29!  Come learn how to build the perfect schedule using MyMadison!  We’ll also answer other frequently asked academic advising questions.

Presenters:  JoAnn Benjamin, University Advising
                    Madison Advising Peers (MAPs)
Location:  Godwin 342 Computer Lab