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International Student Move-In Procedures:

Once in Harrisonburg:
  • If you will be living on campus and should arrive before January 8, you will need to arrange for your own hotel accommodations. We recommend that you stay at the Best Western Hotel. By staying at the Best Western Hotel you will benefit from a special rate of $59 + tax per room per night (make sure to inform the hotel that you are JMU students) and we will provide transportation assistance from the hotel to your assigned residence hall on Sunday, January 8 (at 9am, wait in the Lobby Area with your bags ready to go).
  • You can reach Thomas Lavenir - International Student and Scholar Services staff member on his office phone (540) 568-7314 as they will be transfered to his cell phone. When on campus, simply dial: 87314 from the emergency phone (in a box) located outside the residence hall or from your room telephone.
  • If you do land in Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) and require transportation assistance, please make sure to send your itinerary and flight information to Thomas Lavenir at least 10 business days prior to your arrival!
  • Students faculty and staff rely on the JMU bus system to go from one end of the campus to the other, or to get around Harrisonburg and to their off campus apt. Click here to find out where and when to find the right bus. Considering that when you arrive in Harrisonburg, classes will not be in session on Sunday (or earlier that week) the bus routes and schedule may not be convenient to get around, for that reason you may consider taking a taxi. Here is a list of local taxi companies:
      | ABC Cab (540) 564-1214 | Green Shuttle (540) 810-2074
      | Royal Cab (540) 438-7777 | Yellow Cab (540) 434-2515

    Orientation Schedule:


    Spring Transitions 2012 -

    Sunday, January 8
    12:15pmLunch- You and your relatives should join us for a warm meal and to make new friendsTaylor Hall 400
      JMU 101- How will you lead your day to day life here at JMU and in Harrisonburg? How will you get around? How will you go about eating? And how will you pay your bills? Taylor Hall 400
      Academic Schedule- Find out which classes you have been pre-registered for and obtain your class schedule!Taylor Hall 400
      Campus Tour- Let's make sure that you have your JAC card and learn your way around the campus.Taylor Hall 400
    4pmShopping Trip- You most certainly need to purchase a few items for your new ‘spot’ from bed sheets, to a desk lamp…Miller Hall Bus Stop
    6:15pmDinner with friends- Are you hungry? Good… because at E’Hall it is ‘all you can eat!’ Come and experience E’HallE-Hall
    Tuesday, January 10
    3:30pmTrip to the Bank- Let’s set-up your bank account! Make sure to arrive on time and remember to bring: (a) your passport (b) your JAC card, and (c) a minimum of $25 to open your bank account.Miller Hall Bus Stop
    5:15pmShopping Trip- You most certainly need to purchase a few items for your new ‘spot’ from bed sheets, to a desk lamp…Miller Hall Bus Stop
    Wednesday, January 11
    6:30pmBeing Successful @JMU: Academic Experience- Attending classes and submitting your work on time is simply not enough to succeed academically. Learn what is expected of you and learn how to best navigate the system during this interactive session.Jackson Hall 102
    Thursday, January 12
    6:30pmBeing Successful @JMU: Campus Life- What is the campus culture like? What does one do for fun or how can one make friends around here? Join us for this fun and interactive session which will include some special guests!!Jackson Hall 102
    Friday, January 13
    9:00amImmigration Session This session for new Study Group students will cover the implications of your immigration status in terms of how many classes you can take, whether you can work on and off campus, and what forms you must complete before you leave the countryTaylor 304
    2:30pmTrip to the Bank- Let’s set-up your bank account! Make sure to arrive on time and remember to bring: (a) your passport (b) your JAC card, and (c) a minimum of $25 to open your bank account.Miller Hall Bus Stop
    Saturday, January 14
    2pmGame Time- New, returning, international and US students are invited to attend this social event. Meet new people, catch-up with your old friends while playing games and enjoying some warm refreshments... in other words let's have fun!T.D.U.
    Saturday, January 21
    11amBargain Shopping Trip- Shopping for warm clothes or finding used furniture for 'your new spot' can be expensive unless you look for bargains at special stores. Come find out where they are!Miller Hall Bus Stop


    Please note: Every new international student must stop by the International Student and Scholar Services office (JMAC3- suite 23) to make copies of their I-20 (or DS-2019), passport and I-94 cards plus complete the blue form at some point during the first week of classes!

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