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International Student and Scholar Services

JMU's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offers support and services to our international community. We are committed to providing timely, accurate and helpful assistance to requests regarding visa issues, employment documents for foreign workers, and all immigration matters pertinent to the students, scholars and staff of JMU. We also provide programs and services to enhance the stay of our international students and scholars, including social activities, informational sessions on issues such as culture shock, academic assistance, etc. Finally, we seek to provide educational programs to the entire campus community highlighting the numerous cultures represented on campus here and to increase awareness of cultures not currently represented.

Location

oIP's International Student and Scholar Services is located in the James Madison Administrative Complex Building 6, which is directly behind the Massanutten Hall (modern brick building on S. Main Street near Buffalo Wild Wings), in Suite 23.

Office Hours

Normal office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. However, office staff are occasionally at meetings during those hours, so you are encouraged to schedule an appointment or phone ahead to be sure to find someone available.

Contact us

Mailing address:

International Student and Scholar Services
James Madison University
JMAC 6, MSC 5731
1031 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 - USA

Telephone number: (540) 568-6119
Fax number: (540) 568-8080
E-mail address: isss@jmu.edu

Emergency Contact Number  

International students, faculty and staff who are currently at JMU and who have an emergency situation, such as accident or injury, may call for assistance when the ISSS office is not open for business.

Applicants for admission may not use this number to inquire about admission status or the status of the issuance of a Form I-20 or Form DS 2019. Current students may not use this number to request a signature on their I-20 or DS-2019, or to ask routine questions.

Emergency Phone:  (540) 208-1812